Volantex RC - Vector 28 (Mini RC Boat) - Review and Run

Link to purchase from Amazon.com:
RTR ($32) - amzn.to/1ORDDr0
The Vector 28 is my second-ever RC boat, and it is really fast for its small size. This one does not have any self-righting feature, but I found it to be very stable in the water, even on a pretty windy day. I think I may have a new addiction to RC boats! lol
Enjoy!
-Flyin' Ryan
Thanks to my friend, Josh, for the additional camera work.
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[@Mrtojo]

Nice little boat! I like the green one better!

[@BudgetGuyrc1967]

cool little boat my friend have fun RCing

[@theimacman]

Budget Guy RC Thanks bud!

[@sam.k6308]

Nice review 👍 Ryan ....cheers and enjoy your R.C....

[@theimacman]

sameer kadam Thanks! :)

[@4thGloryMonday]

8 foot fishing line three treble hooks and three bobbers work well for me on my retrieval boat. Good job as always thumbs up

[@jodiek2112]

Hey ryan, Jodie here. Most hobby grade race boats turn right or left hand turns so that s reason of the fin in the back called a turn fin. The other 2 things in the back are called trim tabs and those control the pitch of the boat depending on (ect.) ie nose is to high in the water. Anyway those are 2 little boats for $$

[@lc_xo2599]

Nice vid, cool boat!

[@theimacman]

OllieTheCat2012 Thanks! :)

[@ToyFan]

Since you're interested in boats now, i'd recommend checking out the Zig Zag Racer 3 RTR. The thing is so agile and quick. So much fun.

[@theimacman]

TheTFReview Yeah, I've seen that, but it's old and discontinued. :( I am looking into getting the Blackjack 9 and 24, and Miss Geico 17 for next season. :)

[@steves6557]

Just finished our maiden runs, got a pair and they arrived today. Wife did a great job, slammed it perpendicular, full speed, into the side of the pool about a half dozen times until the motor mounts sheared off and sent the motor into the bow. Vector #1, knocked out... Vector #2 is okay. Off to the hobby store tomorrow to see what ideas they have to re-secure the motor. I hope Tony isn't there, he'd prefer I shop elsewhere and makes that point clear regularly. Oh well, too bad for him. Everyone else there is great.

[@theimacman]

Steve S Hahaha! I hope you figure out a fix! And, ugh, why do hobby store employees tend to have such bad attitudes!? I've definitely seen that sort of thing too... seems like they only want to deal with and talk to the "regulars" that are in there every day, hanging out all day long. :/

[@DewyFilms]

Keep reviewing boats! They are so cool!

[@theimacman]

Dewy Larsen I plan on it. Expect to see more after winter passes. :)

[@DewyFilms]

:)

[@user-re5xj2tt7i]

Cool boat

[@beaneriser466]

if your ever have a boat with the off set prop, you must put a dagger on the side with the rudder or get a longer rudder or it will turn harder to one side or the other.

[@theimacman]

+beaneriser Isn't the prop offset in order to counter motor torque though?

[@mrbeefy71]

Nippy little boat

[@4thGloryMonday]

Btw great job on the camera work

[@theimacman]

4thGloryMonday Thanks! :)

[@lindageorge3446]

I gotta say. Your very good at explaining

[@theimacman]

Thanks! :)

[@lindageorge3446]

@@theimacman np

[@thijss1272]

That sounds good Ryan"i love rc boats" Now the wather intake is on the bottom Have a nice boating!

[@theimacman]

rc boats Yeah, this is why I thought the other boat intake was on the bottom too. :) I just placed my order for the Blackjack 9 and Miss Geico 17. I am waiting until spring to buy the Blackjack 24, just incase something changes before then, since I won't get to run any more boats for a couple months anyway.

[@thijss1272]

Haha i cant wait Ryan! It doest mather. We learn every day more... Do you have read my tips on my vid? It does go over 70 kmph . Zo it is pretty fast. I recoment using two 3s lipo's 

[@theimacman]

rc boats Oh no, I didn't see your replies, since you posted new comments, instead of replying to mine, and therefore I didn't get any notifications about them. ;) Wow, that's really weird that an "RTR" boat doesn't come with a battery! I will probably just use a single LiPo… or is it easy to connect two?

[@thijss1272]

Yeah i know. But i dont know. Maybe you could vind manuals on internet. I didn't try one lipo.

[@cookieman0916]

The Super-Mono X is a great BL boat with self righting. Check it out. Runs on a 3s lipo with a water cooled setup. Stays bone dry even while bashing it. Boats are a lot of fun, like you just got into boats. Have fun! Tom

[@theimacman]

cookieman0916 Oh man, that looks really cool! Are you sure it has self-righting? Banggood's description for it doesn't say anything about that.

[@cookieman0916]

Ryan Absolutely, it's a blast. Never need to bring your bathing suit! If you time it just right it will submarine. Pops out of water like a cork, and maybe two drops of water. Has a steel cable for motor to prop setup also comes with a spare prop. I'm telling you worth the money. I've put a 3s 2200 30c and it tears. I would say 25 mph at a slow guess. Has turning fins, and leveling plates out back. Get this and shout me out! Tom aka Cookieman0916

[@theimacman]

cookieman0916 I will add it to the list. :D I have my eye on a few other boats too, so we'll see what I end up getting. It's winter here now, so it'll be a couple months before I can do any more boating though. Thinking I may get the Proboat Blackjack 24.

[@yoshyjoshy6952]

Nice boat

[@uavmarky187]

great stuff ryan more boats & cars etc mix it up a bit id love to get into boats how about some micro boats for my bath tub ? :)

[@theimacman]

UAV marky Thanks! I love all things RC, so when I got access to a good place to run boats, I immediately ordered a couple. :) I just got two more new boats today too. :D

[@kudalkarshadab]

Congrats on the new boat.You now have 'boataddiction'.love the location of the lake.Is it deep?

[@theimacman]

***** I'm calling it "Aquaddiction". lol And the lake is so convenient… a private pond behind my friend's new apartment complex. :) Not sure about how deep it is. It's man-made, so probably not too deep.

[@justind71]

Nice video mate. I have this boat, Ive had to rescue it in ponds a couple times, as cant seem to get the trim right and didnt turn one way and hence we got stuck in a dead end and no reverse! Trim adjustment doeesnt remember it next time you turn it on so hence we seem to get into trouble. Didnt know what that switch was on the top. Be nice if it had reverse, do any rc boats have reverse?

[@theimacman]

+Justin D Yes, I've reviewed a couple with reverse, though it doesn't work overly well.

[@steves6557]

As mentioned, got a pair and found they are pretty fragile. It really doesn't take much pounding on the bow, before the motor thrusts forward, breaking off the front stop, then separating from the rubber splice that joins the motor to the prop shaft. To prevent the motor from jolting forward from the inertia, I've decided to experiment on one, by running a pair of small countersunk screws up from the bottom, like a #6, then a dab of silicone over the screw head to seal. Brain surgery at it's finest! LOL!

[@delta7743]

Steve S nah u just got a bad one

[@markwood1705]

Was just thinking whilst watching this video about boat rescue. Think a good solution would be to use magnets. Attach one to your rescue boat and another to the boat you are using, the magnets would aid recovery.

[@theimacman]

mark wood I wonder if they could mess with the motor/electronics though?

[@markwood1705]

Flyin' Ryan RC Perhaps a good way would be to put light weight metallic strips on your boats, just a tiny strip with enough force attraction to let it be pulled home, then have a removable magnetic harness arrangement thing for rescue situations, one that goes on a slow cheap power tug:) I know that you can get magnetic sticker stock for screen printing, maybe a local printing shop would sell some to keen hobby folk. Wonder if fridge magnets would also do the job too?

[@zmlchannel286]

Sorry for a buch of questions but would a chipped up shell on a quad mess up the balance of shooed the gyro fix It (six access)

[@theimacman]

Z.M.L Channel That shouldn't really affect anything. :)

[@zmlchannel286]

K thanks

[@kwangminglua7331]

I think the cooling system pipe might be preventing it from overturning since its pushing water out through the sides when the boat is speeding along and doing turns. just my thoughts. What do u think Ryan?

[@theimacman]

Kwang Ming Lua It's only on one side, and the force of the water coming out isn't that strong.

[@rockeyyyt9546]

Hey I am trying to oil the thingy, and cannot figure out how to take the motor thingy or whatever out Please help!

[@theimacman]

I haven't ever taken mine apart, so I don't really know. I'd imagine there are some screws you need to remove to release the motor mount.

[@steves6557]

Hey Ryan, question on the battery for this. Is the plug the mini Tamiya? Also, is it the same as the FT-009? The FT-009's are too much for the pool, but this one, being about a foot should fare much better. I'm planning getting a pair but would like your help on the batery info. Thanks, ~s

[@theimacman]

Steve S The battery plug on this is the pretty standard JST, so not the same as the FT009. Also, I think the FT009 battery is way too big to fit in this, and would probably nearly sink the thing. heh You might also look into the ProBoat Blackjack 9 (and there's some other small ProBoats). Though, they are probably quite a bit more expensive, they are similar for the pool, and might add some variety to the collection. :) My Blackjack 9 review will be coming soon (I filmed the running footage, but still need to film the review).

[@steves6557]

Flyin' Ryan RC Thanks Ryan for the assist on the battery plug and battery size. Just looked at the Blackjack 9 at Amazon and will look at the other ProBoats this evening, then hopefully I can make a decision. I shouldn't be too concerned with the battery type, as leads can be changed. One thing nice about the LiPos is they seem lighter than NiMh counterparts. I'm looking to find a pair, different colors - same boat, to race and bash. Could also use this boat as a "pusher" to retrieve a stranded FT009. Looking forward to your Blackjack and other reviews! Thanks again Ryan!

[@kudalkarshadab]

Theres a new boat from horizon 'recoil' with brushless system and self righting system 😄

[@theimacman]

***** Yeah, I saw that! It says "self-righting hull", so I think it just automatically rolls over, instead of flipping itself like the FT009. I am undecided if I'll buy that one or not...

[@user-ib9vs1hj7o]

@@theimacman do you think vector 28 is better than volantex tumbler ?

[@kyzilla005]

I know this isn't a quadcopter review but my hubsan x4 broke and I want a new quadcopter that is fast and it easy but awesome to fly for cheap because I have a tight budget! What would you recommend?

[@theimacman]

***** Heh, that's a lot to ask for in one quad. Maybe check out this video of mine for some suggestions: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bHLGen2Yp8igiKM

[@kyzilla005]

Thanks man! Sorry i did ask a lot in one quad haha! Love your vids man keep it up! and thanks for your help!

[@willjessup1599]

Can you please do a review of the proboat blackjack 9

[@willjessup1599]

Hey flyin Ryan, can u put the proboat blackjack 9 on your list to review in the future, because I'm looking into that one, and I trust your reviews

[@user-tb7ik9yf2t]

I finally got my blade nano qx, it's amazingly fast and controllable! It tends to drift backwards though, and no matter how much i trim it still drifts backwards. its not bad unless i'm trying to hover :D

[@theimacman]

chipthe ehtpihc Are you placing it on a level surface when connecting the battery?

[@user-tb7ik9yf2t]

yes. i figured out there was a tiny hair in the motor.. when i removed it it worked fine. Sadly, i need to get a new battery because after a bad crash i bent the port and no power will go through it :P

[@rockeyyyt9546]

Hey I finally figured out the problem. One of the screws in the thingy near the motor is missing. Do you know where I can get a new one?

[@theimacman]

Hardware shop? Local hobby shop? Maybe take one of the other screws into a hardware store so they can see the size and find a match.

[@rockeyyyt9546]

Thanks

[@britbryantnojang4551]

Ryan are u considering doing reviews on hobbies other than rc heli and quad? If so what do the viewers expect to see in the future?

[@theimacman]

Britbryant Nojang I review anything RC that interests me, and have also done some Hexbug robot reviews, and other flying-related toys. But I mostly focus on RC stuff of any type. :)

[@jacks4426]

i bought this boat but it doesn't work, never used before. Someone knows the problem?

[@theimacman]

In what way does it not work?

[@jaysonpena86]

That little fin creates drag to keep it centered. NASCAR does that

[@FrankygoestoHobbywood]

I'm absolutly surprised by this small boat..!

[@theimacman]

Frank Kathoewer Yeah, me too! Speedy little thing. :)

[@CampbellJM]

Honestly Flyinn Ryan, if you just go full throttle non stop its more fun. I have never been close to flipping mine.

[@theimacman]

+TheMicro RcWorld Yep, I think I had discovered that by the end of this maiden run. But, you also have to worry about overheating the motor if you run full-throttle the entire time.

[@CampbellJM]

Yeah true. Th watercooling does a pretty decent job though. But who cares, its fun and thats all that matters right!?!?!

[@theimacman]

TheMicro RcWorld haha yeah, that's my theory. And if I kill this boat, I have 4 others. lol

[@CampbellJM]

Nice!

[@rockeyyyt9546]

I have bought this boat, and cannot get it to go as fast as it did in the video! Please help. Btw makes a weird noise when im pressing the throttle!

[@theimacman]

Sounds like maybe something is defective, or maybe there is some sort of debris blocking the shaft that goes to the prop. You may need to oil the shaft.

[@rockeyyyt9546]

The shaft is fine. The motor blade sounds really fast. The only thing is when I put it in the water it goes maybe 1-3 mph. I have bought it today, and on the first run it was great! I charged it after for 1-2 hours, and it still doesn't want to work

[@theimacman]

Hmm, maybe the battery isn't actually getting charged?

[@rockeyyyt9546]

Ill take a look into it! Thanks for the help! You earned a new sub

[@EnsoUnoTV]

Hey Ryan, theres a new quadcopter called HT F801, its very similar to the syma x5c, maybe better, with a Dji phantom design, and guess what, green color is available and it is awesome! It hasnt arrived to ebay yet but i think that you can find it on gearbeast, it would be awesome if you make a review for it. Btw, these boat reviews are pretty cool, i got 1-2 boats on my ebay watch list thanks to you lol. Good vid Ryan, cheers!

[@theimacman]

ENSOUNOTV I just got a red one from GearBest. :) No green though… just Red, Blue, and Yellow (according to the box anyway).

[@EnsoUnoTV]

Oh yeah, that weird yellow haha i see it green tbh, cool man, so the review is comming soon aite? Cant wait to see it doe

[@theimacman]

ENSOUNOTV Soon"ish". heh I need to test it for awhile first.

[@boefjedewolf76]

Is this model brushless? It says it is in the adds.

[@theimacman]

No, this is definitely NOT brushless.

[@ivanc2421]

what do you do when the boat ran out of battery in the middle of the lake??? :OOO

[@theimacman]

Ivan C When the battery gets low, the boat noticeably slows down, giving you plenty of time to get it back to shore. :)

[@ivanc2421]

i see :)

[@brisbrett]

I'm trying to fuse boat and addiction together. No success. Good vid!

[@theimacman]

Brett Boughton Aquaddiction? :)~

[@thequeensconquerer316]

Ryan, can you update the link, when I click it, it shows ads

[@theimacman]

+THE HONGKONGER Hmm, looks like maybe the store went out of business. :( I'll have to look into another seller to link to.

[@thequeensconquerer316]

Thanks

[@ImTheSwift]

Hey Ryan, do you think you will ever expand to rc car reviews?

[@theimacman]

Arise Swift ツ Sure, I've already done some, and I have a review of the Redcat Volcano 18 on the way, and I'm sure I'll do more come Spring. :) I like all things RC, so whatever catches my eye, I will review. :)

[@ImTheSwift]

Flyin' Ryan RC Awesome! thanks for the reply

[@suubierex9396]

Hi, I just want to ask you if it's possible to review WL V911 version2 4channel helicopter, I'm thinking of buying it and do you recommend it to me, I owned 3 3channel helicopter (the one that has 4 blades) and YOUR REVIEWS ARE AWSOME

[@suubierex9396]

And are you wearing go pro in your head to record your Rc vehicles? I found it interesting that it's very easy to see compare to other reviewers :D

[@theimacman]

Random Guy I've heard good things about the V911, so I think that would probably be a good first 4ch helicopter. :)

[@theimacman]

Random Guy I use a Mobius Action Cam mounted to an old baseball cap. :) I also make sure to keep the model pretty close to myself, so that it shows up well on camera.

[@suubierex9396]

Can you make a review for it?

[@suubierex9396]

And is it hobby grade or toy grade?

[@harold803]

I know this doesnt relate much to the vid but whats a good beginner maybe intermediate quadcopter

[@theimacman]

haroldsteban ramirez Well, do you mean beginner or intermediate? They would be different answers. If you have no flying experience, see this video for my suggestion: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hGXUe4Gdi5V3fas

[@harold803]

Well i bought a helicopter about a month ago and i feel like i could fly a quad so intermediate

[@theimacman]

haroldsteban ramirez What kind of helicopter? 3ch or 4ch? Coaxial or single rotor? I would still suggest my beginner's quad in that video, because flying a quad is different than flying a helicopter.

[@harold803]

Flyin' Ryan RC its the axis 200, i looked up the quad in the video and amazon doesnt have it so where else can i get it from

[@theimacman]

haroldsteban ramirez Yeah, I would suggest starting with the U816A then… the Axis 200 is quite a bit easier to fly. I see it on Amazon: www.amazon.com/U816A-Quadcopter-2-4Ghz-Axis-Gryo/dp/B00AQOVWSY/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1421693167&sr=8-1&keywords=udi+u816a

[@thijss1272]

Read the manuals of the boat (blackjack 29) good Its a pretty expensive boat

[@TheBigb1973]

boats? your killing me ryan LOL. the water is frozen here in Pittsburgh bud lol. bring the quads back

[@theimacman]

TheBigb1973 I like all things RC, and review whatever interests me and what I think my viewers would enjoy. It's not winter everywhere. ;) It is here now, though, so no more boats until next Spring.

[@XxxInTheMiddlexxX]

I blew up a motor driving my slash in the sand yesterday, so time to bring the boat out!

[@XxxInTheMiddlexxX]

Oh and just to point it out, the reason your not turning left quite as well is because the rudder is offset to the right, my revolt 30 is the same way

[@theimacman]

XxxInTheMiddlexxX It's only at slow speeds though. Once it gets moving, it turns both directions equally well. :)

[@dawidklosek7171]

ma ktos taka motorowke?

[@BurnastyProd.]

Is it better than the ft009

[@theimacman]

RC Majesty "Better" is relative. This would be better in a small pool, but the FT009 is bigger and better for larger bodies of water.

[@zmlchannel286]

Can you buy different props for it?

[@theimacman]

Z.M.L Channel I don't believe so.

[@zmlchannel286]

Thanks just wondering 😄

[@AshishAmatya]

the battery looks like 2 NiMh battery in series

[@theimacman]

Ashish Amatya Oops! You are totally right. Wow, can't believe I said it was a LiPo. Force of habit, I suppose. :(

[@theimacman]

***** Man, now I'm really confused. It sure looks like a NiMh, but you're right… everyone is listing it as a LiPo, and it sure does seem to have the power of a LiPo.

[@WafflePlaneRC]

I think its a LIPO. If youve ever been looking in-depth at the HobbyKing LIPO selection, you might have noticed "Round cell Lipos" which is what these may be.

[@4thGloryMonday]

Round cell lipo

[@bora2284]

Ashish Amatya pspr . #$#$÷==^=^%=4===44433566==is ir R ............i i .

[@sarahbaca8253]

How fast does it go

[@theimacman]

I don't recall, but I'm pretty sure I covered that in the review, didn't I?

[@AndyClayton]

floatin ryan, doesnt have the same ring to it.

[@theimacman]

AndyClayton LOL, nope. :)~

[@alexandermiller5529]

AndyClayton no its boatin ryan

[@rcreviews9894]

Cool review boats are cool but never really got into them too risky flipping or battery dying or even the motor burning out , I wouldn't want go swimming in a lake to rescue that thing! Never know what's swimming around in a lake

[@theimacman]

Ben Pyka The other boat I reviewed has self-righting, which is awesome, and why I finally decided to get a boat. :) And, when the battery is getting low, the boats noticeably slow down, so you have plenty of time to get them back to shore. :) As for motor burning out, that applies to anything. :/ If it happens out on the lake, the current will eventually bring it back to shore, or you can rescue it with another RC boat, or you could use a real paddle boat or something to go out after it. :)

[@ModellbautechnikSalzkammergut]

how much is it????

[@theimacman]

Price and purchase link can be found in the video description.

[@juan.gonzalez]

I think that it is actually called Volantex ;)

[@theimacman]

Juan González Oops! I can't believe that typo went this long unnoticed. heh Thanks for the heads up! Fixed now. :)

[@TalhaKhan-gw9cv]

That is a good boat but I thing that is good for fishing

[@theimacman]

Only for very small fish, maybe. A bigger fish could pull this little boat under water.

[@BenPortmanlewes]

Unless you find something better my nephew will be getting one of these for his B'day!

[@theimacman]

Ben Portman I have a Proboat Blackjack 9 that I just bought, and it's about the same size as this boat, but it has a NiMH battery, and looks like it'll be slower than this one. It may be awhile before I can run it though, since it's winter here now. :(

[@BenPortmanlewes]

yeah, your climate confuses me, I assumed you're Northern hemishpere, same as me, but sort of arse end of winter here,looking for the spring now. RC snowmobile??

[@BenPortmanlewes]

we had ooo, 2mm (less than 16th on an inch) of snow yesterday, a dusting... still caused havoc!

[@theimacman]

Ben Portman This winter has been all over the place. We got snow before Thanksgiving, but then nothing in December, which is why I was able to sneak in these boat runs. But then we got a bunch of snow after that, which is starting to clear up now. I expect to see more snow, though, before it's over. :/ I'm in Illinois, btw.

[@BenPortmanlewes]

I'll have a look on google earth, Lewes U.K, follow the river north untill you see a strange lozenge street grid... north end of that, it's right on the GMT ;-)

[@kanoaakui5219]

can I have an rc boat??

[@theimacman]

+Kanoa Akui Yeah, go to a store and buy one, and you can have any RC boat you want. :)

[@kanoaakui5219]

OK sorry