Hi Folks:

I've been a model airplane guy for decades but in the last couple of years I've gotten interested in RC boats. I enjoy having one to put around with at the pond.

The one I converted to "real RC" is like the one in this link to RC Groups Forums http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=521512&highlight=atlantio

The radios included in these boats is super-cheap and allows only for full throw in one direction or another for direction, and motor control is very crude. By replacing the Radio with a better one, you can obtain a fun runner for a pretty decent price which works well.

I use mine in a sort of "modified sub-hunter" role. I take my Humminbird Wireless Fish Finder like this one http://www.jandhproducts.com/_e/Humminbi...er_406880_1.htm and tow it behind the boat.

When I see one of my Rainbows jump, I'll whip over there and set up a search pattern looking for the little devil. Now if I only had little RC depth charges, I could guarantee a freshly "caught" fish for supper.

My latest modification has been to add capability to tow the fish finder sending unit, locate the fish, drop a baited line off the boat, return to the shore and then wait for the fish to become interested. Good fun. In reality, its a solution looking for a problem, as my catch rates haven't been enhnaced by this neat toy.

Here's a link to a threade on using the "sonar" to find fish or model submarines.

http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=737687&highlight=humminbird

Regards to all,
Lee Smith