Sea Trial #1 I set the ballast the night before in the bath tub and made sure everything was ready to go. At the lake there was a number of Tugboat Jr's sailing around. I placed a fresh 6 cell battery pack into my boat and launched it. The boat sat perfectly in the water and really look good despite the fact that it has not been painted. |  |
| The boat responded very well to steering inputs and has a very tight turning radius. Perfect for a tug boat especially if you plan on using it for a rescue boat. |  |
Speed was fairly good, it's no speed boat but moves out well for a tug. | 
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I found this boat to be a good performer and fun to operate. The fact that it is so easy to build is just an extra bonus. | 
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| The boat makes a realistic wake at speed. With paint and the included decals, it would be a nice representation of an older tug boat. I don't think I will add to much detail because I plan on using it as a rescue boat for stricken boats. The rubber bumper would prevent marring other boats when pushing them to shore. I think this boat will be one of the most dependable ones in my fleet. |  |
Sea Trial #1 Results I was expecting a perfect sea trial and that is exactly what happened. This boat is easy to build, easy to operate and has a very good run time. I did not see a drop of water in the hull during the whole sea trial. This is a perfect boat for the beginner looking for something a little more then a ready to run boat. Also, the price is low enough that it makes a good choice for a rescue craft. |  |
