Toy boats that sail come in many varieties
from boat type, size, propulsion method, material, control and of-course
cost. Each type of boat can lead to it's own world where the line
gets blurred quickly between entry level kid's fun toys and serious
enthusiast toys with corresponding escalation of cost. However they
are all great fun.
Row
Boat
This boat actually rows itself across the water. The kit comes
with a 10" plastic hull, all the hardware needed, crank
mechanism, and a motor. It requires 1 AA battery not included.
Fascinating and fun.
SOLAR
POWERED BOAT KIT
Comes with a 1.5-volt, 0.5 watt solar panel, an electric motor,
2 types of propellers, assorted tape, tubing and wire nuts,
and instructions for 3 different designs. It just needs 2 empty
plastic water or pop bottles, not supplied.
Matchbox
Mega Rig Pirates Ship Floats in water or rolls on floor. Toy can transform
into 30 different ships. Comes with accessories like a giant
octopus, treasure chest and pirate figures.
LEGO
Fire Hovercraft Fight fires on land and sea. 11" length with 3
firefighter mini-figures with life preservers and gear.
Mattel
Matchbox Mega Rig Shark Adventure
A big boat set with a chomping shark, diving cage, a working
harpoon, figures and much more. Floats for water play and also
has wheels for floor play.
Green
Toys My First Red Tug Boat Eco friendly and safe tub toy. Floating tug boat can
scoop water and pour from the front spout.
Ambi
Rub A Dub Tub
Multi function tub toy. Animal figures pop up when boat is placed
in water, the sail can be a scoop and the mast a whistle.
B.
Fish & Splish Bath Boat Tub fishing fun with the captain. comes with 3 ready
to catch fish, an octopus comb and 3 nesting cups.
Popular
Playthings Magnetic Build-A-Boat Build a fireboat, tug boat, freighter, oil tanker,
fishing boat or a custom boat with 10 magnetic pieces. Has wheels
for floor play and floats in a tub.
T15 Racing Sloop A fine looking wooden toy boat
that comes ready to sail or as a kit with red cedar hull, brass
fittings and nylon sails. Controlled by a tethered line or let it
sail on it's own in a pond or a pool. A quality toy boat that has
won the Parents' Choice Award Gold Medal for excellence. http://www.modelsailboat.com/
Chameleon A small wooden toy boat that really
sails. It comes ready or the water or as a kit that can be configured
to different styles of sails: gaff, lanteen, sloop, ketch etc. Spruce
hull with brass hardware to last a lifetime and teach the fundamentals
of sails and sailing. http://www.simplicityboats.com/
Seadercraft Each sail boat kit contains instructions
that introduce model sailing theory and crafting techniques, plus
materials you need to start. The original line control sailing model.
Kits of boats meant to sail. http://www.seadercraft.com/
Pop-Pop Boats These tin toy boats use the most simple marine propulsion
engine ever invented, no moving parts and run on candles, some on
alcohol, and others on fuel pellets. Because of the engine’s
remarkable efficiency, they have a much longer run time than most
modern electric motor toys. Invented in 1891 they became one of
the most popular toys in the world but sadly became relegated to
novelty status since the 1950's with the advent of plastic and household
batteries. They have an interesting history and are making a comeback.
For more information on these boats: http://www.nmia.com/~vrbass/pop-pop/
Pop-pop boats are simple enough for kids to make with commonly available
parts and is a great science project to boot. Make your own pop-pop
boat links.
Super Tug These boats are 10" long and come with an oversized
pop pop motor. Beautiful lithograph and a great performer. http://www.buzzboats.com/poppop.htm
Some of the products listed are in association with Amazon.com
Easy
to assemble kit. Paddles around in sunlight.
Safe
tub toys, non-toxic, phthalate free, BPA certified.
