PT-109 40" EP RTR

by Pro Boat

Product Details

• Item Weight: 16.6 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 16.6 pounds
• ASIN: B000WIIC5U
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #622,512 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)

Product Description

"Features * Authentically detailed PT-109 hull * Installed lighting kit adds to the model's realism * Pre-programmed sealed electronic speed control with reverse * Dual motor and battery operation for longer run times * Pro Boat™ 27mHz AM 2-stick radio installed * Stylish display stand included Overview Commanded by Lieutenant John F. Kennedy, the PT-109 was on assignment to intercept a convoy of Japanese destroyers when it was rammed and sunk by Japanese destroyer Amagiri on August 2nd, 1943. Lieutenant Kennedy’s actions to rescue his crew members and lead them to safety have given the PT-109 a prominent place in American naval and popular history. Now, Pro Boat offers a scale-like replica of the most popular PT boat in history. The concept of the scale design inspired by Bryant ""Cap"" Thompson

Customer Reviews

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Pro Boat R/C PT 109 Boat, May 28, 2008

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Rudolph Gyuga "Hobbyist" (Hopatcong, N.J. United States) - See all my reviews
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= Durability:4.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: PT-109 40" EP RTR (Toy)

I bought this model on ebay from a dealer. It was new in the box and slightly less then amazon. Assembly is about an hour and your ready to go.
This is a large model 40" with dual electric motors and includes a nice lighting system for running at dusk. I ran my boat with dual 3800 ma NiMh batteries 7.2 volt packs. I was a little disapppointed with the run time. I only got about 10 minutes on the batteries. I was running at full speed most of the time so at half speed it would be alot longer.
I put about 2 1/2 lbs of added weight in the boat to give it a lower ride in the water. I ran the model in fairly calmn water and it looked great, just like the real thing. At full speed the motors give it a little bit of a roar as it comes cruising by. The only drawback for me was on the 3rd
run I lost both props. No damage but when I pulled the boat out of the water one prop was gone and the other just sheered off. I think the the torque of the motors at full speed just stressed them to the point of coming apart. So a prop upgrade is necessary if you like to run fast most of the time. This is a really nice model and worth the money. It will give me years of enjoyment if I don't hit anything. ProBoat did a nice job with this kit.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars 40'' (1/24) Pro-Boat PT-109, big and pretty nice, May 11, 2008

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GROG "GROG" (Cape Fear) - See all my reviews

= Durability:3.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:3.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: PT-109 40" EP RTR (Toy)

40'' (1/24) Pro-Boat PT-109,ready to run (RTR)

I recently purchased one of these from another vender. I got mine at a much reduced price due to it being a "scratch and dent" item. That is, it had some minor damage that was easily repaired.
I am very pleased with the Pro-Boat PT-109. It has a very nice scale appearance, so it looks good on a shelf as well as in the water. I found it very easy to set up. You will need two rechargeable battery packs for the boat and some AA's for the controller. I have taken it on short sea trails, and it performs very well. The two motors provide ample power and the controls work well. In my modest experience I am finding that I prefer the two stick control arrangement like the Pro-Boat PT-109 has to the trigger and wheel that some other RTR boats have. One thing to remember, if you are new to r/c boats...this is a large model, at 40" long, and over a foot at its widest , it really makes an impression. If you are looking for a slightly smaller and more sedate boat the aqua-craft Bristol Bay can be had for about the same price I paid for my scratch and dent Pro-Boat PT-109 (about half of the full retail price for the Pro-Boat PT-109), and is also a good looking model.
I have a moderate amount of experience with RTR R/C boats and model building. Most of the RTR boats I have are more toy like boats with simple controls (see my other reviews) with the exception of an Aqua Craft Bristol Bay that I have had for two years. I usually take a RTR boat and dress it up with a more scale paint job and weathering; I found this unnecessary with the Pro-Boat PT-109. At most, I planning a little weathering and adding some scale figures to it. Other modelers that are more into fine detail may wish to further enhance the Pro-Boat PT-109 with more correct detail pieces (such as the guns, ships wheel and, mufflers) but I found it quite satisfactory for display and play. The 1/24 scale should make it easy to find miscellaneous detail items if desired