Is The Traxxas Blast Durable? - 1 Year Update

[@dinhg5386]

Wow, great news that it's working and looking like new. Definitely value for money :)

[@RCInsiders]

Hi Dinh! The Blast is definitely a great value. Over a year and still running like new. We call that durable 👍😀 Thanks for stopping by #RCInsiders

[@randylange5389]

Thanks for the update....This is better than try before you buy.......I'am sure the guy's and gal's will love the product updates like this! A one year update is not that often even on Amazon,,,,,Thanks again and keep up with the updates!!!

[@RCInsiders]

Will do Randy! We love giving durability updates. We want to ensure you are getting a good value for your money. Thanks for stopping by & happy boating! #RCInsiders

[@miguelsalami]

Yea with a different pitch propeller it should make a world of difference the boats hull can definitely handle more speed👍 Then after that upgrade maybe a larger motor & a nice set of K-planes. Always good to see a RC product holding its own for reliability. Can't have too much fun without that right👍👍 🇺🇸

[@RCInsiders]

Absolutely Miguel! This is why I love the RC hobby. The possibilities are virtually limitless!! I bet if I put my imagination to work, I could probably make the Blast fly 😀 Thanks for dropping by my friend & happy boating! #RCInsiders

[@MRD-_]

Love the braves shirt with the Detroit hat😂

[@RCInsiders]

Thanks! 😜 As a kid, the only baseball I could see on TV was the Braves on TBS. Fell in love with the Braves back then and they are still one of my favorite teams. Just showin' love & support 😍 How long have you had your Traxxas Blast, or are you thinking about getting one? Thanks for stopping by!! #RCInsiders

[@Kenny-ej7fi]

Just got one, love it now that I push the water exit all the way through. Water inside just cleans it out after oiling. Lol

[@RCInsiders]

Awesome Kenny! Love the Blast 😍😍 Been a great boat for a long time. Is this your first boat? Thanks for stopping by & happy boating my friend!! #RCInsiders

[@Randomhobbys247]

Hey nice video also i am getting this boat for Easter and would like to know how fast it goes because I can’t find how fast it goes on the internet.

[@RCInsiders]

Hi, The Blast is not super fast. The best thing about this boat is that I have had it for years with zero issues. It is the only boat I've had for a long time that didn't give me problems. By far the most durable boat I've ever had. I believe it was around 15. Here is the speed test video - kzbin.info/www/bejne/aWaQoa2robqXrKc Do you have other boats or RC's? Congrats on your sweet new rig...It's a Blast Lol! Thanks for dropping by & have a great day :) #RCInsiders

[@Randomhobbys247]

@@RCInsiders thanks, I have some traxxas cars like the slash and 1/16 summit and the bandit Vxl. But never a traxxas boat. Also thanks for answering my comment so quickly I appreciate that.

[@RCInsiders]

@@Randomhobbys247 Awesome! Nice selection of rigs you have 😃

[@ThePchatty16]

Just took my Blast on its maiden voyage and as you stated in one of your videos, it is a BLAST!

[@RCInsiders]

Awesome! Congrats on the sweet new rig 😜😍 Do you have any other boats? Thanks for dropping by & happy boating my friend!! #RCInsiders

[@ThePchatty16]

@@RCInsiders this is my first boat, a lot faster than I thought.

[@RCInsiders]

@@ThePchatty16 Cool! Show it a little love & it will give you years of fun :)

[@ThePchatty16]

@@RCInsiders do you have any maintenance tips?

[@RCInsiders]

@@ThePchatty16 Never leave the battery in when your not running. Dry as much as possible after each run. Keep it lubricated. Happy boating my friend!!

[@goreyboggs]

Cool, Are you in Riverview? I do some Messing around with boats on my channel too.

[@RCInsiders]

Thanks! No, but we always hit that cool pond when we come down to the area. That park is an RC, boat & drone paradise 😃 Thanks for dropping by & have a great day!! #RCInsiders

[@MrJoey478]

That was my 1st RC boat. Haven't seen a video in a while but I was sure it was gonna go faster. It's all good. I had one to. I tried to upgrade it with the VXL system but it wouldn't work right, kept spinning out I guess on water.

[@RCInsiders]

Hey Joe, It's definitely not the fastest, but I've had this boat for so long with no issues. I've had faster boats, but it seems like one issue after another. Thought about upgrading too, but I just love that every time I get it in the water...It works 😀 Do you still have it? Thanks for stopping by & happy boating my friend! #RCInsiders

[@CodyJohnstonbaugh]

I would really like to see a comparison between the blast and the Pro Boat StealthWake 23. They both seem like nice boats it's hard to choose lol

[@RCInsiders]

I hear you Garden! Definitely both nice boats. I personally would lean toward the Blast because I know I have a good chance of finding parts at my local hobby shop when I inevitably crash it 😜 I've had the Blast for a long time with no issues. If I ever get the other one I will definitely do a comparison video. Make sure to let us know what boat you get. We would love to hear about it :) Thanks for stopping by & happy boating my friend!! #RCInsiders

[@johntrevino2919]

I just got one of these boats yesterday. Haven't taken it out for its' maiden run yet. My only question is, if it flips over can you get it to flip back?

[@RCInsiders]

Hey John, This boat does not have self righting. I always run down stream or down wind so if I flip it it where I can get it. I also always bring a fishing pole when running any boat just in case :) Also, I have tried & tried & just cannot flip the Blast 😃 I'm not saying it's impossible, just very hard. Congrats on your sweet new rig! DO you have any others? Thanks for dropping by & have a great day!! #RCInsiders

[@jayalley3007]

Hey did can you drop the link to the new prop you put on it?

[@RCInsiders]

Hey Simeon! So funny you asked about this. Been busy for a while and never got around to doing it, but was just looking into it again. Here is the one I was looking at - www.offshoreelectrics.com/search.php It is out of stock at the moment, so I'm gonna hit a couple local hobby shops this weekend to see what I can come up with. I plan to put out a video about it & a speed test. Awesome boat. Had this boat for a long time with no issues, but it's time to start some upgrades :) How's yours running? Any mods? Thanks for stopping by & happy boating my friend!! #RCInsiders

[@mxracingunlimitedltd7784]

So it has reverse right? Does it use the regular Traxxas TQi Remote Control Transmitter? Like a traxxas rustler would use for example..

[@RCInsiders]

Hi Anthony, Sorry for the late response. Just seen this comment. This Blast does not have reverse. Yes, it comes with TQ 2.4 ghz controller. The Blast has been a great boat for a long time now. This one is years old now & still kicking :) Very durable. Are you thinking about getting one? Thanks for dropping by & happy boating my friend!! #RCInsiders

[@redraider7614]

Wanted to try a motor swap but idk what fits. Hoping to throw something that can handle 3S lipo…

[@RCInsiders]

Hi, If you wanna run big power & Lipo, you will need to do some upgrades. I would suggest you go with a brushless motor & esc. What is your budget? Thanks for dropping by & have a great day :) #RCInsiders

[@stevecallrc4640]

Well done!

[@RCInsiders]

Thanks Steve! Having a Blast 👍😀 Thanks for stopping by my friend #RCInsiders

[@stevecallrc4640]

@@RCInsiders Pun intended lol?

[@RCInsiders]

Yep...lol 😂

[@johnnybrown2719]

Thanks for this video! I was about to buy this boat, but its too slow stock!

[@RCInsiders]

Hey Johnny, The Blast is definitely not the fastest boat out there, but I've been running it for a long time now & still zero repairs. Not the fastest, but by far the most durable RC boat I've ever had 😜👍 Thanks for stopping by & happy boating my friend :) #RCInsiders

[@ineedhelpyt8434]

I just got one so that's why I'm watching the video to see if it's good

[@RCInsiders]

@@ineedhelpyt8434 Awesome Bryce! Congrats on the new boat :) Thanks for stopping by & happy boating my friend!! #RCInsiders

[@floridatrailfinders9961]

Can you run a lipo on it stock?

[@RCInsiders]

Hey Jeff, No, you cannot run Lipo without upgrading the esc. Do you have this boat? Thanks for dropping by & happy boating my friend!! #RCInsiders

[@floridatrailfinders9961]

Ok thank you. I guess I'll get the Spartan then lol. I wanted something fast for kinda cheap.

[@RCInsiders]

@@floridatrailfinders9961 Lol Jeff! I can find faster boats for sure, but usually much smaller & I cant vouch for durability. The Spartan is a beast! Would love to score one this Spring when our water is liquid again 😜 Let me know what you go with?

[@floridatrailfinders9961]

will do, thanks bro

[@RCInsiders]

@Jeff Byrer Cool :)

[@Esther2772]

Can you run a 2S lipo

[@RCInsiders]

Hi, The Nautica esc is not designed for use with lipo . That being said, a lot of people will run 2s for very short runs. I have also seen lipo smoke the esc & even a motor. Without doing motor/esc upgrade, I caution against it. Do you have any other boats? Thanks for dropping by & happy boating! #RCInsiders

[@davidsalas7332]

How long do you have to charge it for?

[@RCInsiders]

Hey David; Usually 30 minutes or less. Do you have a Blast? Thanks for dropping b y & happy boating my friend!! #RCInsiders

[@davidsalas7332]

Yes I have the blast I got it for $150 wasn't bad I paid another $40 for adapter and another but I'm thinking about getting a trailer and another truck so that my wife can drive that for the boat

[@RCInsiders]

@@davidsalas7332 Awesome! Super cool that your wife likes RC :) Let me know what trailer you get?

[@davidsalas7332]

I'm thinking about what I should get red cat or Traxxas

[@thatkidsmokin]

I have a really old taxxas blast when it still had the three guys instead of the cap like his has

[@RCInsiders]

That's awesome! Is it still running? Thanks for stopping by & happy boating my friend :) #RCInsiders

[@nomusicrc]

How fast would you say this goes

[@RCInsiders]

Hey RC, I think it was around 15 stock. Here is the speed test - kzbin.info/www/bejne/aWaQoa2robqXrKc It's a great boat to run. Had a lot of fun with it over the years. Not the fastest out there, but its the only boat I've had for a long time period with no issues :) Thanks for dropping by & happy bashing my friend!! #RCInsiders

[@user-zr3tb6bg7o]

sucks water in from the side? and spits out the back? are you sure?

[@RCInsiders]

Hey S, I suppose if you wanna get technical, the water is forced in rather than sucked in :) Do you have a Blast? Thanks for dropping by & have a great day #RCInsiders

[@user-zr3tb6bg7o]

@@RCInsiders my point is that it goes in through the back and out fron the side . It couldn't possibly go in through the side as you siggested as the side pipe doesn't even sit under the water

[@RCInsiders]

good catch bud Thanks for taking the time to let us know Yes, takes in the back & shoots out the side Thanks again! #RCInsiders

[@zachstrobel]

Hey man just wondering, at what point of waves or wind would you say not to drive this? Also did you ever end up getting that propeller?

[@RCInsiders]

Hey Zach, I tried, and still do, to flip this boat with everything it would do & still haven't managed to flip it. As far as waves go I wouldn't worry to much, unless you're in the ocean? When it's very windy, I always run with a bank downwind,. Just in case you lose control for any reason it will be blown into the bank. Also, I will normally have a fishing pole...Just in case :) I never got the other prop. Still plan to though, just gotta manufacture some time 😜 Did you get a Blast? Thanks for dropping by & happy boating my friend!! @RCInsiders

[@zachstrobel]

@@RCInsiders awesome, thanks for responding so fast! Yea we just got a blast and we live in Kansas so basically everywhere waves cause the wind. Thanks again for answering so fast!!

[@zachstrobel]

@@RCInsiders One more question, we took the shaft out to grease it and we have it all back in but by the propeller you can move the pieces back an forth, is this normal?

[@RCInsiders]

@@zachstrobel Awesome Zach, congrats on the sweet new boat! 👍👍

[@RCInsiders]

@@zachstrobel Hey Zach, A very minor amount of movement is normal. Was there movement before you took it apart?

[@ajvdub]

Mine takes on a ton of water, how do you keep it out?

[@RCInsiders]

Hey Aaron, I have not had this issue with the Blast, but I have had it with other boats. If you are getting water through the lid, you can try the tape I've used before: amzn.to/3eUCe3d Thanks for stopping by my friend & happy boating! :) #RCInsiders

[@ajvdub]

@@RCInsiders awesome, I'll get some now!

[@RCInsiders]

Cool! How did it work out?

[@ajvdub]

@@RCInsiders , it worked really well! I'm finding because I'm not doing a lot of on plane driving and more slow turns, a lot of water comes up over the bow, but now only a fraction of it. Thanks again!

[@RCInsiders]

Awesome Aaron! Happy boating my friend :)

[@bryanrandolph8177]

My son’s Blast keeps having issues with cavitation. Sent to Traxxas and resolved it. However, it’s happened again. Traxxas suggested changing the trim. Still nothing. Anyone else have this issue? What’s a resolve?

[@RCInsiders]

Hey Bryan, Does your prop have any nicks or cuts or rough edges? If the prop is 100% good, maybe try angling the pro up. How old is the Blast? Thanks for dropping by & happy boating my friend!! #RCInsiders

[@paulshepherd3878]

What do you think the top speed is??

[@RCInsiders]

Hey Paul, I believe the top speed was around 13 - 15 mph. Do you have a Blast? Thanks for dropping by & happy boating my friend :) @RCInsiders

[@MattMitchell1]

Does water get inside of yours? I'd imagine it's unavoidable but was just curious. Seeing how the electronics are water proof I'm not too worried about it but more concerned as if I'm not putting that cover on right hah.

[@RCInsiders]

Hi Matt, This is what I use on most RC boats to help keep out water: amzn.to/2O08mXL The Blast is awesome! How are you enjoying yours? Thanks for stopping by & happy boating my friend!! #RCInsiders

[@ModellbautechnikSalzkammergut]

Cool

[@RCInsiders]

Thanks! Having a blast with the Blast!! Do you have one? Thanks for stopping by & happy boating my friend!! #RCInsiders

[@ModellbautechnikSalzkammergut]

I have a few ships cars and planes.

[@RCInsiders]

Awesome!! Sounds like some unlimited fun 😝 Have an awesome week!! #RCInsiders

[@brodyboone5701]

What battery was in it during this

[@RCInsiders]

Hey SA20S! Everything is still 100% stock, including the battery 👍😀 Thanks for dropping by #RCInsiders

[@futuregamer5791]

1:40

[@RCInsiders]

She is a beautiful boat :)

[@TheSkyOpenwide]

A blast will never do 50, 60, or 70 mph. Way too unstable. Yes I've tried.

[@RCInsiders]

Not without mods for sure. I seen a guy push 70 once. He had rigged up outriggers. Straight shot only, with no turns. Thanks for stopping by & nice to meet you my friend! #RCInsiders

[@StankoPerko]

This is supposed to be a surface drive. Try to raise the prop a few deegres it may help. Good vid tohough.

[@RCInsiders]

Thanks Stan! Appreciate the tip. Do you have a Blast? Thanks for dropping by & happy boating my friend!! #RCInsiders

[@StankoPerko]

@@RCInsiders Had a Graupner Stilleto once, basically the same boat. Now I have a Graupner Cobra to assemble and it has almost the same drive system. Happy boating to you to.

[@RCInsiders]

@@StankoPerko Awesome! I haven't heard of this boat. Will check it out :)

[@ironj100]

It’s soo loud

[@RCInsiders]

Lol Jay 😅 The Blast is not that loud compared to many other hobby RC boats. This has been a great boat for years. Love it. Are you getting a Blast? Thanks for dropping by & happy boating my friend :) #RCInsiders

[@ironj100]

@@RCInsiders was things of getting one

[@RCInsiders]

@@ironj100 Cool. It has been the most durable boat. Let me know if you get it?

[@1peanut]

I run mine on 2s lipo and it is faster.

[@RCInsiders]

Awesome RC! Around how much of a speed gain would you say the 2s lipo added to the Blast? I know the Blast isn't the fastest, but man is it durable. Been driving this boat for a while now with no issues :) Thanks for stopping by & happy boating my friend!! #RCInsiders

[@1peanut]

@@RCInsiders not much more top end speed but much snappier of the starts and more torque. faster out the gate.

[@RCInsiders]

Gottcha, Thanks for your reply my friend

[@quiquesawesomecollectibles5138]

great 1 year update p.s I have a new video :) visit me :)

[@RCInsiders]

Thanks! The Blast is by far the most durable RC boat we've ever had :) Thanks for dropping by & happy boating my friend!! #RCInsiders

[@jmmustangs3078]

That’s slow

[@RCInsiders]

Hey JM, It's definitely not the fastest boat you can get, but years & years later this Blast still happily hits the waves & still no repairs. The Blast has been by far the most durable RC boat I've had. I have much faster boats, but they are always in the shop :) Do you have any RC boats? Thanks for dropping by my friend. #RCInsiders

[@futuregamer5791]

It's slow.

[@RCInsiders]

Definitely not the fastest, but by far the most durable I've had. Had a lot of boats over the years & this is the only one I have had to do nothing with :) Do you have one? Thanks for dropping by & have a great day! @RCInsiders