KNOCK OFF vs NAME BRAND Which RC Boat would you Buy?

[@TheRcSaylors]

Check out the name brand Proboat here: bit.ly/36zQXSI Check out the knock off Flytec RC boat here: bit.ly/3MdrSwa Check out the RC sale we mentioned here: bit.ly/3vAeeMR Which rc boat would you buy? The knock off RC boat, the Flytec v009, or the name brand rc boat, the Proboat JetJam? In this video we compare the two and let you know which is our favorite! Disclosure: This description box contains affiliate links. Check out the name brand Proboat here: hbit.ly/36zQXSI Save $40 with code: SPRING Check out the knock off Flytec RC boat here: bit.ly/3MdrSwa Check out the RC sale we mentioned here: bit.ly/3vAeeMR The products in this video are rated for ages 14+. Support TheRcSaylors Patreon & Stickers | www.patreon.com/TheRcSaylors Merch | www.thercsaylorsyt.com/shirts Mail | 1140 Carter Ave, P.O. Box 361, Ashland, Kentucky 41101 Social Media TheRcSaylors Shorts | bit.ly/3rN37xp Facebook | facebook.com/thercsaylors Instagram | instagram.com/thercsaylors Twitter | twitter.com/thercsaylors Vlog and Live Channel | kzbin.info SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR PATREON FAMILY!! Doug Dahlheimer, Eddy Sinclair, Gary Zion, Haar Bear, Jake Barnes, Jamey Crowl, Jason day, Jeff Buys, Jesper Larsen, john love, john salt, Jose Valentin, Kent Barnes, Matt Reetz, Michael Schouten, Raymond Hausele, RC HOOLIGANS, Richard Higginson, Ron Erickson, Ryan Alexander, Terry Kellogg, Bill Conradi, Brian Buckstiegel, Brian wehrley, charles foster, Chris Hamlett, Chuck R, and David Chenzoff #rcboat #boats #rc

[@chrisbrowne8997]

Thank you nate was in need of a recovery boat and this came along at the perfect time as I just received my udi arrow you guys are the best keep doing exactly what you're doing im glad to have you guys giving un paid no nonsense honest and fun reviews of rc products so that we can enjoy rc more

[@marcoreviews]

I love the recovery boats 🚤! They are so much fun!

[@adamgriff7286]

You had the boat on it's slowest setting to try the self-righting. If you turn it up to full power I think it would have worked!!! Can you please see if it make's a different?

[@TheRcSaylors]

This is true when we tried to manually flip it with the controller, but when we pressed the “auto flip” button it goes to full throttle. Just a little too weak to flip over on it’s own sadly ⚓️

[@acche-rc]

Or maybe the battery was flat? Seems much slower than the other one even though they should be the same

[@roberthartmann782]

Yeah this is what I was saying.. too..!!

[@adamgriff7286]

@@TheRcSaylors oh ok, thank you for letting me know 👊 🙏

[@TheKRU251]

My initial thoughts too........

[@hades..148..pitts..center..]

the boat dident flip over...was it because you were on low speed...flip it back over and try it on the fast speed may make the difference...moter will have more fliping power on hi than on low

[@roberthartmann782]

Maybe when it was at speed buttons on high . It might flip back up right?? I'm just thinking?? When u hit recovery button also..

[@f.noggle]

You would think with all of their experience in RC they would figure this out.

[@BenjySparky]

That's what I was going to say maybe if you had it in a faster speed!

[@TheRcSaylors]

Hey guys! Easy there frank! So, this little guy defaults to “full power” when you press that “auto flip” button no matter which speed mode you are in 😁 Sadly, this is just a little under powered. Otherwise, not the worst boat we’ve ever seen on our channel, but there are much better choices in our opinions! Have a great day! 👍😎⚓️

[@BenjySparky]

@@TheRcSaylors sorry but just didn't know that!

[@lane6939]

Self tighter will work if the throttle is on high

[@Wadinator038]

That’s what I was thinking

[@semperatis]

The self righting may well work,if the motor had been in it's fastest setting. Obviously the low speed didn't supply enough torque.

[@howardspitson1003]

I think the problem with the self righting is the wing on the top catching the water. I have a Flytec version of this boat without the wing and it rights just like the proboat. Actually I thing both boats are built by the same company. Removing the wing would probably solve the problem.. These are very fun boats!

[@insiainutorrt259]

i have one swel never had that problem? have you tried low speed vs high speed setting for the reset? i hve never thought about it before

[@FarrellMcGovern]

ProBoat makes good stuff. I have their PBR (same type of boat as in the film Apocalypse Now), which is very scale, and has two water jets, which are used both as propulsion, and steering, since there is no rudder. It was a boat designed to travel in shallow inner rivers in South East Asia, and it was very good at its job. The scale ProBoat version is lots of fun to run! The off-brand I am guessing doesn't have a strong enough motor to give it the torque to flip itself, which is something I can see a cheaper spec versions doing. The both look almost identical, and I am guessing they are probably both made in the same factory, but ProBoat give is upgraded motors and other parts.

[@michaelray803]

I bet that wing is keeping it from Self writing just a thought if it comes off !!

[@TheRcSaylors]

We thought so too. Abby even tried taking it off, but couldn’t be done very easily at the lake. Thanks for tuning in! 👍😁⚓️

[@roberthartmann782]

Also I thought was where the recovery button.. but also have hit high speed button to the fastest.. maybe that was delaying it to recover because the motor wasn't going fast enough to make it rock. 🤔 hope you guys try take that wing off and also play with the high speed button and then hit recovery

[@marks7171]

It didn't work because you threw it in upside down to start with which means no water got into the impeller.

[@Imazdadrags]

Good call..

[@TheTootie52]

I would definitely buy the PROBOAT with the MUSTACHE!! AWESOME save ABBY!! Thanks Saylors!! 💟👍😘

[@TheRcSaylors]

Hahaha 😂 It does have a mustache! Never thought of it like that 👍😁⚓️

[@gabrielpichardo1492]

The self right probably didnt work because of all the water that got into that top layer when it capsized.

[@Hondo2476]

Maybe the self righting would have worked if you had the speed set to max.? Then maybe the trust would have been enough to flip it

[@donnyamanda3568]

Or maybe the spoiler is to heavy to let it roll back over

[@ChrisHeiman]

I have the JetJam and it works well as a recovery boat.

[@jebrc]

Maybe if there was a little water in it the het if the self-rite would work better? Great boat vid thanks Nate&Abby

[@marienspek812]

Still having massive fun with the flytec v008 (previous version) with which the self righting button works perfectly. Picked it up a while ago for just €45,- and have no regrets ever since 😄

[@robertsweeney101]

Another great video. I was running mu UDI R/C Arrow, another of your past boat week recommendations, on a local casting pond. Unfortunately I nailed the steel water inlet pipe in the center of the pond. Flipped on its back, would not self right. 45 min later it floated to where I could reach it. When I arrived home, I found the video where you did an earlier test of both the Jet Jam & the knockoff. My JJ rescue boat is here. Keep up the fun work and keep me spending money!

[@BenjySparky]

Abby and Nate y'all rock! Love the channel and content! I'm here for the algorithm! Peace

[@TheRcSaylors]

Thank you so much! 👍😁😎⚓️

[@bixik77]

You need to turn the speed all the way up for self-righting.

[@redbat1010]

i would of liked to see you try and flip it in the higher speed mode

[@roberthartmann782]

I hit on that pro boat link.. and it's goes to something else an error page Nate and Abby.. on my cellphone.. but the other links working well.

[@TheRcSaylors]

Thank you for letting us know. I fixed it! Here you go: bit.ly/36zQXSI

[@bushcraftjoe1]

love this channel and the integrity that is displayed

[@TheRcSaylors]

Thank you very much! 👍😁😎😁

[@mavicmaltarc]

Thanks for the vid, I needed another rescue boat and just picked it up 5 minutes ago for $84 canadian taxes in!

[@aliciapattengale5198]

the self righting may work on a higher speed

[@insiainutorrt259]

Mine works well not sure if ive tried in low speed settings... gota do that

[@briancooney4185]

Did you try the no name Brand boat in high speed to flip over

[@TheRcSaylors]

When you press the “auto flip” button it automatically goes to the highest speed setting. Good thought though! Poor little boat is just a little under powered 🙁

[@lylekehrer6159]

That was neat that it had the ?spoiler? on the canopy. Looked pretty quick.. should have raced the two, see if they were the same speed - we know that it didn't have the self righting. (See if the same besides that)

[@IJustGotHere]

Very fun little pool boat! 😀

[@HarvesterSportfishing1]

Love the vids keep up the good work

[@riffraffsrc]

Hi my friends! You need to try the self righting with the speed on high... 😉

[@TheRcSaylors]

I know, it looks like the speed setting was on low. However when you press that “auto flip” button it defaults to the higher speed 👍😁😎⚓️ Sadly this little boat was just a little under powered.

[@riffraffsrc]

@@TheRcSaylors that's a shame, because if it worked properly, it would be a great little boat. I thought it was because the speed was on low, but if it defaults back to high when you do it, and still doesn't work, that's just bad engineering or possibly you got an underpowered motor. Thanks for explaining about it and showing it to us! 💯🤜🤛

[@BillKisel]

HH & TH are smart to be having 2 day sales instead of just the one day flash sales. I've missed so many of their one day sales because I generally just check my email once a day in the early AM and not again until the next day.

[@Bigchiefrob101]

Maybe high speed mode would make the reset button work

[@TheRcSaylors]

The boat defaults to high speed when you press the “auto flip” button 👍😁😎⚓️

[@sirjonplum]

I bet it would self-rite it it was on full power

[@TheRcSaylors]

It defaults to full power when you press the “auto flip” button 😉👍😁😎⚓️

[@logan.2022]

Hi love the boat

[@twrecks116]

Boat Week is Fun to Watch! 🤗

[@TheRcSaylors]

So much fun coming! We are out today with a Mean Green Machine setting some kind of records for sure! 👍😁😎⚓️

[@nicholasbevars8243]

Great content as always. I wonder if the self righting would have worked in high speed mode. Either way I think I'm passing on this knock off boat. The proboat one looks much better with the catcher on the front. I'm thinking of getting the Feijue (spelling?) one that was like 140 dollars and came with a 3S Lipo. That one looked fun for a relatively low entry. I do love the idea of a recovery boat! I wouldn't want to get in the water I plan to use an RC boat in. haha. Have a great day!

[@DBH1962]

Are you finally gonna sail that boat Nate? ( Compas sailboat)

[@garrettkifer8332]

Take that spoiler/wing off and it will self right.

[@Doggeslife]

They are both in the toy grade class, so either will do. Fei Lun started it all. I have viewed many of these 13" and 17" brushed motor boats since 2015, and the "works" inside are nearly identical. Rudders too. They all copied off the very successful Fei Lun FT009 and smaller FT007.

[@onereed333]

I'm looking for a larger jet boat, closer to 1/10 scale to pull behind my truck. Do you have something for me to look forward to?

[@chrisbrowne8997]

Wanted to get this for recovery link came up 404 error bad link

[@roberthartmann782]

Go to the sales link.. and look it up in there. I had that same issue with the pro boat link. But sale link goes directly to all different products but you can find the boat in there..

[@TheRcSaylors]

Thank you for letting us know. I fixed it! Here you go: bit.ly/36zQXSI

[@franknapolitano9144]

Very similar to my old Hobbico Brushless "Reef Racer 2" I purchased at Tower Hobbies back in 2005......and it still runs great!

[@53rdcards]

If you take that knock off back to the lake, or just fill up a tub, and remove that top with the goofy spoiler, then try its self righting. That china knockoff you have had on your channel from back when you first showed off the proboat, has the same kind of 1 button recovery this knockoff had, and it does exactly the same thing, but without that thing on top it easily flips over. I was able to add a scoop to its front with my 3d printer (did have to drill a hole in the front of that knockoff to mount the scoop) to allow my friends and i to recover disc golf discs that ended up in the water. But at the price, i went ahead and ordered the real one today. hopefully its scoop will be as good as the one i made for the other boat

[@2ezeddie]

404 Error from Pro Boat Link!

[@TheRcSaylors]

Thank you for letting us know. I fixed it! Here you go: bit.ly/36zQXSI

[@jamietitan119]

Where did you get the hook thingy on the front of the boat ?

[@carlhall2563]

Maybe it will self right itself if the speed is on fastest. You tried to self right on a low speed. Try again

[@TheRcSaylors]

The boat defaults to the high speed mode when you press the auto flip button. Try the comment again, lol 😉😂😁⚓️

[@robchambers4878]

Are there any like battleship rc boats like the U.S.S Missouri? Just wondering...?

[@howardtomberlin2906]

Would it work if you had it on the third power setting?

[@ricomon64]

Thanks for another great review! It would likely be self righting if it didn't have that wing.

[@dobermanrage]

You guys should do a load test on the capabilities of the water jet. How much weight could it push typically push/towboats are not jet powered due to the lack of torque that a traditional prop provides. In real life water jet drives operate more efficient at higher RPMs.

[@dobermanrage]

@@theoztreecrasher2647 😂😂😂

[@TheRcSaylors]

As amazing as that sounds, theo knows us very well. Thanks for watching guys! 👍😁😎⚓️

[@keithweedt7236]

You need to test out the sumersible.

[@disciplinerc]

Stop making me buy boats!! 😅🤣

[@TheRcSaylors]

Lol, in all fairness you have to admit this one’s a steal at $60 😉👍😁😎⚓️

[@ninadsonawane6371]

Hey RC sailor’s i watch all ur videos, only channel on youtube having a good content of RC boats , planes and cars, thanks alot

[@TheRcSaylors]

Thank you very much! 👍😁😎👍

[@johnsalt19]

nate when you tried the self righting feature you had it on low speed you would probs have to have it on high speed to do it you'll have to try it and let us know how it goes

[@iriquiosgunship]

Link doesn't work.

[@TheRcSaylors]

Thank you for letting us know. I fixed it! Here you go: bit.ly/36zQXSI

[@iriquiosgunship]

@@TheRcSaylors Thank you

[@robertkbrooks951]

I do Boats also, not just Airplanes. I modified the Pro-Boat 55 Blackjack to electric. got tired of having to get into my Kayak to save it when the Weed whacker motor would conk out. i live on the Intercoastal waterway and if I don't get them, will end up in Savannah. Now using a Power 120 electric and now no problem. Speed gunned it at 100 Mph. Screams !!!!!!!! have Fun. Arrgh CM.

[@TheRcSaylors]

How in the world do you control it/ it not fly out of the water at those speeds!? We are planning on driving a MUCH faster boat today and featuring it on the channel tonight. Be sure to tune in to that video. A Lot More Exciting 👍😁😎⚓️

[@thegasgeezer]

@@TheRcSaylors need to se that

[@MR2phene]

Just tried to use the coupon code. Wouldn't let me. Not sure why, but it said coupon cannot be added.

[@nomusicrc]

Since they look the same would the catcher fit on the off brand one

[@TheRcSaylors]

There is no hole drilled in the off brand one. Otherwise yes, it would be a perfect fit 👍😁😎⚓️

[@kolasaRC]

thats some quality content right there. from Alberta Canada

[@thegasgeezer]

Same here, I’m subscribed, get notification but by the time I can act on them it’s all over, how about a video trview with a warning that a deal is forth coming!! We can be ready for it then, on make the deal longer please!! Good videos on a pleasant note .x

[@wanderingdisciple]

Great vids. Ever do any rc tanks?

[@TheRcSaylors]

Oh absolutely! Grabbing a link:

[@TheRcSaylors]

Six years ago! Crazy! kzbin.info/www/bejne/jGXCaJWKqZ6UrLs

[@wanderingdisciple]

Thanks!

[@sufyjr536]

3:10, just stick an adjustable velcro with a few flat fishing lead on the side of the boat...

[@danielcallaway5650]

I have one to help me place a fishing bait in spots I can't cast to. The price is right and fun to play with if the fish aren't biting.

[@dutchloveRC]

look fun

[@smokin70chevelle]

Cool vid, I like how you guys mix it up, but PLEASE fly and review the eflite 1.2m P-51 June Nite. If you do, everytime I buy from Horizon, I'll use your links for all my future purchases. Nate says he's a P-51 man, but he's yet to review one of the most beautiful birds on Horizon's website. You guys are awesome! Great content.

[@TheRcSaylors]

I will accept that challenge! P-51 incoming this Spring / Summer for sure 👍😁😎⚓️

[@smokin70chevelle]

@@TheRcSaylors Awesome! Be sure to have Abbey fly it too! I'll be buying some more of those G2 smart batteries through those links real soon, and I will stay tuned! When video drops, I'll buy another June night through those links too (I like it so much I want a spare before they discontinue it) You guys rock!

[@thegasgeezer]

Tried to buy on 24th but no discount, still $99 !!

[@lorenzohall1784]

I'm not a big boat person,you and the wife make it look great ,Do you know of any submarines on the market that may be a good price

[@DonziGT230]

Maybe the self-righting didn't work because it was on low speed.

[@TheRcSaylors]

The boat defaults to high speed when you press the auto flip button 😉👍😎⚓️

[@eduardonessim4499]

guys I love your channel ! wich is the fast black boat you showed at the begginingof the video ? thanks !

[@holgerwinkelmann6219]

try with high speed set to rest and turn?

[@justingates3396]

You two are absolutely awesome, the wife and I both love watching your videos. Keep it up! Definitely could have used or should I say should have invested in one of these specifically for a rescue boat. Lost my boat today... should have known better

[@marcoportugal8308]

Why not print a 3d part using that accessory as a template and maybe even emprove the design of it maybe even a quick snap on attachment? Keep up the good vibes guys ✌️✌️

[@AlwaysWrenchin]

was thinking the same thing

[@alum1n1umkn1ght3]

What are the top 3 rc boats around below 150$ that you have reviewed?

[@kevinblackburn6586]

I purchased a felun boat you guys recommend on here and it was from bangood paid 80.00 $ for it came 6 months later and didn't work I put it in water and it still doesn't work not very happy. Thank you but I'll be more careful with my money in the future

[@TheRcSaylors]

So, because you had a bad experience purchasing something over half a year ago, you are just now venting about it on this video? And why didn’t you just cancel your order rather than wait six months? This sounds like a banggood issue for sure. Did you reach out to them? Lately, due to recent world events, I’m sure they are having major problems with shipping among many other issues. What boat was it kevin? Did you turn the transmitter on first, then plug in the battery? If it has a switch, turn it on. Then it may have to touch water before allowing it to activate.

[@nomusicrc]

It might need to be in the water before it works I had to wait 5 months for an rc that was coming from China that I bought off of eBay I ordered the same thing from Australia and it came in a month

[@emulatorm9600]

Looking good...👌

[@keithweedt7236]

Hey I finally broke down and bought a quadcopter. I got it online and one of the motors doesn't work. I need to find out type of motor it is.

[@TheRcSaylors]

Keith, we are happy to help but with this limited information really can’t do much!

[@keithweedt7236]

Lookup quadcopter and that's what I got. One motor doesn't work.

[@seirenfn]

@@keithweedt7236 bruv 🤦‍♂️

[@thefamjaycrew3901]

Kinda early squad where you guys at and loving boat 🚤 week ⚓️⚓️⚓️⚓️😎😎😎😎

[@TheRcSaylors]

Fam Jay!! 👍😁😎⚓️

[@tomtease8474]

Maybe if you had the speed turned up it would self right

[@TheRcSaylors]

So that little “auto flip” button defaults the boat to high speed mode. Otherwise that is a very good idea 👍😁😎⚓️

[@tomtease8474]

@@TheRcSaylors cool I did not know lol have a great day and keep up the good work

[@kmatch1]

Does the self righting feature need the speed setting on high by chance?

[@TheRcSaylors]

When the “auto flip” button is pressed it defaults to the highest speed setting 😁 Good thought though! 👍⚓️

[@taurushipointenthusiast1306]

Knock Off VS Name Brands? I actually remember a time when there was something to it. Now a days they are made well the same. I remember a time "Name Brand" was actually worth the mark up, now name brand means needless mark up.

[@TheRcSaylors]

If just one of the millions of people would start manufacturing here in the States, I believe they would be supported. I’m not exactly how it would affect prices, but would you be willing to pay more to enjoy the hobby?

[@grrfy]

@@TheRcSaylors well clothes made here in the UK are generally over 6x the price of those made in far east.And the American made thing doesn't really hold much sway over here ,over the other foreign made stuff tbh,not the best reputation for build quality.

[@michaelwiles3326]

If the branded option is cheaper its a no brainer go for the branded.

[@IshTube2011]

Pity they don’t ship to the U.K. would have been awesome to get it for 60 dollars. Although I’m sure the postage would have pushed it over what it would cost to get it here at £93. I need to be getting one of these as a recovery boat.

[@ahmedibegum3740]

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[@lootbaglarry8.2]

great recovery!

[@TheRcSaylors]

Oh yeah!! 👍😁⚓️

[@genefewings]

Hi. Do you guys still have jetjam proboat on sale?

[@RAWNskiDoodle]

No discount coupons?

[@felixsrcworld5112]

I rather buy knok off brans than i change electronics with hobby grade electrics😊

[@TheRcSaylors]

Even if the knock off brand is $30 more?

[@FromAboveAndBeyondChannel]

Cool good as you say fire the money. 😊

[@justinhughes8300]

Turn the speed all the way up and try self writing again let us know in next video if it works then

[@TheRcSaylors]

Hey Justin! So when we hit the “auto flip” button the boat actually defaults to high power or full throttle. I think this poor little boat was just too under powered, sadly 🙁

[@danweiss4928]

You have to have the trim on high power before it will flip its self

[@TheRcSaylors]

When we press that little “auto flip” button it defaults to the highest speed / power setting 😉👍😁😎⚓️

[@danweiss4928]

@@TheRcSaylors That’s too bad. I just like things advertised to sell !! Then they don’t work

[@TicoqLaBricole]

Excellent 👍😉👏👏 🇲🇫🐓

[@TheRcSaylors]

Thanks! 👍😁😎⚓️

[@vincec9451]

Grate show grate Family hello from California..Got me maken Videos now#Ca#Brusless#Millerton

[@circuittoys]

just found your channel while looking for a RC pool boat; just tried to order the white version of the Proboat but the coupon code "SPRING" and its not valid anymore. Anyone else have a discount code; gonna leave the item in my shopping cart for a few days to see if anyone responds. thanks!

[@circuittoys]

I found a discount code today for 10% off for first time customers. ordered the Proboat in white and look forward to it arriving. thanks for the review...

[@donwarriner9938]

How about a prop version

[@userTJ39780]

It's 4/22 and the code is invalid!

[@jamesbrewer3020]

I think you may have screwed up again. I don't think youhad the boat in high power when you tryed to self right it.

[@TheRcSaylors]

That’s an extremely rude way to say that. However YOU are incorrect in your toxic accusations. The boat automatically defaults to high power mode when you press the “auto flip” button. I hope you find more happiness in your life, soon so you have better things to do than tell people they are playing with toys incorrectly on the internet. I thank you for your view, and algorithm feeding comment. 👍😁😎👍

[@circuitbreaker6685]

Did someone already say it here? Don't ya think the boat should have been on "high" speed before testing self-righting? Only fair.

[@TheRcSaylors]

Good thought! When the boat tried the “auto flip” trick, it defaults to high speed 😉 We think the motor on this little guy was just a tad too weak to make the flip happen. Maybe with No Wind it could have happened 🤷‍♂️ Even so, it’s hard to compete with the Proboat for $60 👍⚓️

[@hiruma0116]

"Flytec V009" have "Reset button" Auto correct

[@tomdaly9008]

Range ?

[@TheRcSaylors]

Further than the eye can see Line of Sight 👍😁😎⚓️

[@tomdaly9008]

@@TheRcSaylors ty for the info I have the 29 miss geicoby pro boat and it Flys upgrade prop

[@f.noggle]

@@tomdaly9008 I have this pro-boat jet boat. It goes about 100ft before it looses signal.

[@DjghostyMusic]

they are legit mini jet ski's lol

[@thingsofdoing4507]

There not knock offs they are though made by same company for a dealer/wholesalers they then change a tid bit on it an sell them to another dealer look further into the Bangkok's company's an try talking with them before you spout off these days , rest of us want KZbin to stay but your going to get them sued an gone for ever with your lack of company builds from other countries

[@wildcanuc]

Have yous given up on truck's? Boats and planes are boring... But I do enjoy your videos as there's honest... But Dang we need some trucks.. Not the cheap banggood or Amazon specials... 😉

[@TheRcSaylors]

Fair enough my friend. I think we will have a lot more ground vehicles coming soon to the channel. Definitely haven’t given up! I think it would be nice if we had a better bashing ground, though we Love Bash Mountain! 👍😁😎👍