Your thoughts on the AquaCraft UL-1 Superior Brushless Hydro

[tlandauer]

Everyone is correct! We love different things and therefore the debate may get passionate, I think this is a good indication that you are in the right place.
I do believe that a mono boat would be on more people's shopping list as a first boat regardless if it is a RTR or a custom build.
I was such a person but now I am mainly interested in hydro and tunnel, cat and mono, in this order.
I bought an used UL-1 ( hull only), although this hull was in mint condition, I now realized its DNA was flawed, but it may be just this particular hull. The sponson ride pads do not have the same articulation, when you put them on a smooth glass surface, the "heel" have very different angle. This is something three years ago that I would neither notice nor care, but it bothers me big time now and I did something about it, I am still in the middle of tuning.
The UL-1 is a great boat, and AC certainly brings out great running boats, however, because they are mass produced, it is possible to get one like mine in particular, and with some experience, I am enjoying the learning curve .
I believe you will learn a lot if you were forced to deal with set up issues and frankly on a hydro, you need to get it right or you will not enjoy the boat where as a mono is more forgiving and you may not notice small adjustments immediately.
And, if your luck is better than mine, yours will probably run well out of the box.
Check out this latest add-on-aid:http://forums.offshoreelectrics.com/...-UL-1-Air-Foil
I can tell you it really makes a huge difference, I ran mine today now that I have my ride pad more unified, it made even more difference.
This is what I did on my ride pad :http://forums.offshoreelectrics.com/...ds-on-the-UL-1, at first it ran worse than before because the exactness of the pads exaggerated the problem that was plaguing my boat. Since then I have carefully SANDED THE PORT SIDE to change its angle of attack and also the heel of the sponson.
Go with what your heat desires and there will be plenty of people ready to help you.
Good Luck and Happy Boating.

[Doby]

The UL-1 is a great hydro that you will learn a lot from.

[sapdforu]

I don't own one, but a buddy does. I have a bandit larsony, and we have all kinds of fun going around in circles. His does 55mph ish and it handles pretty good, very simple and effective setup.

[704Authentic]

[Flying Scotsman]

As has been previously stated, everyone's opinions previously stated are correct, but I agree with thlaudauer comments as far as RTR boats and a bare hull custom build are concerned and I had a UL-1 which is a good RTR hydro. If, I was looking for an entry level beginners FE RTR boat I would look at a mono hull design rather than a hydro. Just my two cents.

Douggie

[johnnyb5.0]

The UL-1 is a pretty impressive boat for an RTR although like all boats that are RTR there can be improvements and there are better parts out there for it. Just do your research and take your time and you will have a boat that you will enjoy no matter what.

enjoy

[Insaniac]

My son tried the UL-1 and as many have said it is "OK" for a RTR hydro. Our experience was that it needed a LOT of tweaking, air dams & etc. just to get it to stay on the water. And 55mph was pushing it.
If you want to have some real fun get something like an Insane FE-30. I run one on 5S (65+ mph) and 6S 72+ mph and it's rock solid at WOT, even on the turns.
Just my 2 ¢

[pescador]

The UL-1 was my first fast boat and got me into racing, to me and my friends at the time it seemed jaw dropping fast and turned like a slot car.
Now it's 6 years racing and 16 boats later but I still think it's a cool little boat. I beat a bunch of Vegas's with it until they kicked me out of the class.LOL.

[egneg]

The UL-1 is a great RTR for someone just getting into the hobby. Anyone will have a blast with it and upgrades are very easy such as going to a M445 will make a world of difference. Get one and have fun !!!