Fast Fun On The Water! ProBoat Sonicwake Self-Righting Deep-V RTR Boat Review | RC Driver

Ready to roost some water with an RC Boat capable of going 50mph?! We love hitting the lake or pond every once in a while for some RC boating fun and we were excited to get our hands on the high-speed ProBoat Sonicwake Self-Righting Deep-V RTR Boat to try out. This big RC Boat comes ready to run with a powerful brushless system capable of running up to 6S! The running hardware is all performance oriented aluminum designed to help the v-hull handle anything from smooth to rough water. This boat also features a self-righting system, so if you flip the boat over, a pod fills with water to help flip the boat back over without you getting wet. Fast fun on the water, easy to use, ready to run, this boat is loaded with features. You need to see it in action and our review goes over all the details and back it up with action!
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ProBoat Sonicwake
By: Horizon Hobby
Part Number: PRB08032T1
MSRP: $399.99
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You’ll need: Two 2S or Two 3S LiPo Batteries and a charger
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Note: Sorry our GPS speedmeter didn’t survive our last RC car speed test so we couldn’t provide an exact speed on the boat. Also much of the action footage was shot up close, to do so, we ran the boat at slower speeds. The on-board footage in the video is a great example of how fast the boat can go.
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[@thomasdebiase8506]

I got a S2 custom prop from Chris Hoffman added a dual pickup rudder availability for the Sonicwake. One line for the motor and one for the esc with 2 outlets. Runs cooler with 2 11.1v 10.000mah 100c packs. This boat is a blast! With this set up 60+ consistently.

[@SINNER_01]

See, now, here I was not even wanting an RC boat until I decided to scroll through your videos and, BAM!!! I come across this video. Now, my wife is giving me THAT look. The look that tells me, "Aw hell naw. You are NOT getting into rc boats." But I hate to break it to her... I'm gonna get a boat. LOL

[@sampedregon1388]

More videos on boats would be great! :)

[@RC4X4]

WOW! This is cool. I was thinking of getting a Traxxas boat. I used to have three boats about 15 years ago but got rid of them.

[@cashcalhoun733]

would love some boat vids but also jumping rc cars would be cool!

[@redbeardrc1452]

This thing rips! Awesome boat Greg. 👍🏻👍🏻

[@jknewb6276]

Greg I'm considering grabbing this one from my LHS this week, but there's a pro boat jet boat that I'm thinking about too. Thanks for sharing!

[@chrisfigiel9547]

Great review, honest and informative. Looks pretty fast. Thank nk you

[@mauriziobezzina3378]

thanks for your full review, very informative

[@danielboon8721]

I'd like to see more boats. You did a great job on this video as usual. Let me add though, as for more boat videos, only ones with real part support like proboat or Traxxas. I'm done with that Amazon wuhan china toy stuff where it takes 2 months for a part to come in. Thanks again. Love your channel.

[@413RC]

Bring on the boats!

[@paulgoulet4599]

Nice video man! Now you need to do a side by side comparison with the Traxxas Spartan and give your opion on the pro's and con's of both please.😎🤘 Definitly like that it has the self righting unlike the Spartan.

[@nomusicrc]

I got rid of my Spartan because it doesn't have self righting i'm going to buy this one because it does

[@Dokroc78]

Just bought my first boat, Proboat Impluse. Haven't run it yet. It's an older fiberglass hull, not sure why they went to ABS, the fiberglass is so nice. Maybe has to do with the self righting. More boat videos please!

[@rcdriver]

Probably because fiberglass is more expensive to produce. The thickness of the ABS on this hull is pretty good. Some old boats used to have a really thin ABS. I think there’s another boat coming soon. 😎

[@Donte197869]

Man that things quick! Awesome videos!

[@GreatLakesRC]

Pro boat makes really nice stuff 👌

[@JerseyStyle7]

Niiiice, might have to get this one 👍

[@imedina619]

picked one up after i saw your review . thanks!

[@imedina619]

@Aj K it been the best and most fun. Quality ot top notch and the worry free self correction is awesome

[@barthennin6088]

Awesome!...What POV camera did you use? How did you mount it?

[@strexttp]

It looks amazing 🤩

[@rileykairc]

Just bought the black and green one with 2x 6s batteries and what do they do lock us down again before I can use it ************ not fair at this rate it will be a shelf queen for way to long 😕😢😔.update have used it a few times it's a beast ,have also upgraded the trim tabs, turning fines and prop I have also put bigger bore hoses on it to help with cooling better ,it's fast handles even better and doesn't over heat am so happy with it

[@tjsrcgarage]

Whoo love the new video!!!Have to continue watching...have to finish watchung the whole video...But thr video is lit soo far!!!

[@timsgarage1861]

What discharge rating batteries would you recommend? 2 3s 100c or 50c?

[@isaiahfurrow7414]

What do you think would make the best "first boat" of the currently available ones? Kinda looking at this one or the Veles Catamaran...

[@jjlawnservice5229]

Liking it looks like a good beginners boat

[@DronemanJoeRc]

I just got this boat. Im waiting for the batts to arrive I got 2 5200mah 3s 50c batteries I was wondering if these will do the job im looking for the speed out of the boat. Any input would be great. and thanks!!

[@ChrisMom-y9r]

I like this video, but I want to see New Orland's style paddle boats too. Thank you! C.L.

[@demetriusd2812]

What prop would you suggest for a bit higher top speed without causing excessive heat and killing the run time?

[@mr.bloggie5614]

So close to 100k subs!

[@yasikb]

Nice review and video. I I’ve my boat. Quick question where did u mount the camera on the boat and how did it effect the self righting function?

[@skyartrc8286]

nice boat

[@justinstearns7027]

What was the Runtime like? on 6s

[@1982james111]

Can I use two 4500mah at 60c lipo because I see everywhere states 5000mah which I don't have.

[@rcdriver]

Yes, the mAh is basically your run time.

[@tex9960]

hello, im looking at grabbing this boat, but if not what else would you suggest

[@gatorjackrc1853]

Dude I've been thinking about getting one of these ever since I got into surface RC

[@michaelsmith9308]

Upgraded it's fast

[@sludog]

It sounds like formula race car. Very cool.

[@nomusicrc]

Is this the only large boat that has self righting

[@mahesapemuda6750]

Mantap bos

[@przemysawszczygie8501]

How long can you swim on this battery?

[@pitbikecookracing3324]

The water cooling stock sucks . That’s why I made it my business doing mods for the sonicwake on my channel. 👊👍

[@pcango8694]

Which camera did you have on it and can it self-right with it mounted ?

[@rc_dubai]

nice, love your vids!

[@brentfoxhoven]

How much run time can you expect out of those batteries?

[@beckcity16]

Mine just shipped today

[@mooseymoo1328]

Do review after you run it!! Then you shouldn't have to say, "It should"! I want to see you in video!

[@1320cj]

Does this warn you when lipos are getting to low?

[@roberthartmann782]

Wish they had made a jet boat this size.. I cant afford those thrasher jet boats.. and I barely see large jet boats from company's like this.. except smaller size ones.. but thrasher jet boat is one the largest jet boat and kool boat. Rc sparks has a few them thrasher jet boats.. its probably something u should get to try them.

[@rcdriver]

A larger jet boat would be cool. I’ve seen those other boats. They do look fun.

[@roberthartmann782]

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[@tonyjaikaran6085]

have a king of shave p1 56"' V hull rc boat that i bought from someone but it's missing some parts was wondering if u had an idea of what size strut and rudder, trimms, turning blade etc. does it carry and what site i can buy it from ???

[@thomasdebiase8506]

Contact Bonzi rc boats

[@stinkyrainbow653]

I only had a Spartan so far and it somehow disappeared...yes, disappeared 😂🤦‍♂️. Now I am looking for something new. Could you give me some advice, how to make a boat salt water ready (sort of)?

[@rcdriver]

Suicide Betty We had a boat take off once into the ocean never to be seen again lol. Nothing is really saltwater ready. There are some teflon waterproofing sprays that would probably be a good start to protecting the metals. But you really need to jump on maintenance after your run. Clean dry and coat the metals with an anti-corrosion spray especially the flex shaft ASAP.

[@the_real_d1pper500]

Run fresh water through the cooling after use aswell

[@kymbo72]

do u ever fly rc planes? never seen them on ur channel

[@Dopeylyn]

How long does the battery last?

[@jdm724]

Will a rc boat always overhang to the side where the chamber is located?

[@rcdriver]

Once the boat is moving, the water dumps out and the boat levels out.

[@kiyomiswan4871]

awsome run,does it have reverse?

[@thomasdebiase8506]

Yes

[@michaelsmith9308]

Upgrade the esc to 200 , upgrade the battery, racing prop you will see 140 mph,that's fast, I'm going to make a video..

[@MrStingraybernard]

Nice but looks small

[@harisbennington4058]

Omg thank you so much for doing a boat review, I have a horizon hobby miss geico zelos 36

[@rcdriver]

Nice! Loved the Miss Geico boats!

[@baldymort565]

Better made then the Spartan but it's slower

[@HiRiSC300]

And just like that, I'm bit by the boat bug 😫

[@dchomerepair]

I FOUND IF YOU PULL YOUR TURN FINS UP SLIGHTLY OUT OF THE WATER YOU WILL GAIN A TON OF SPEED

[@FLSharkdiver]

Here is my PB w/ my SW 36 thats all stock except for a prop swap clocked at 57mph! kzbin.info/www/bejne/eaqxf6Vsrcx6pKs

[@thefewboyz4971]

Heloo 5 th

[@matthewschultz8462]

slow af

[@Martyv231]

That is the WORST RTR radio on the market!!!!!