Dumas Model Boats Archives

Reviving Discontinued Dumas Boats: A Guide to Restoration and Alternatives

By -Kyle Hilson
Posted on October 25, 2025October 26, 2025
Posted in RC Boats

There I was, wandering through a dusty hobby shop aisle when my eyes caught the faint glimmer of a timeworn Dumas runabout sitting quietly on a weathered shelf. Picking it up felt like unlocking a forgotten treasure—a tangible piece of nostalgia wrapped in fine craftsmanship and history. This moment sparked a quest: to unravel the

Dumas Model Boats: Expert Craftsmanship Meets Authentic RC Performance

By -Kyle Hilson
Posted on October 25, 2025October 26, 2025
Posted in RC Boats

I still remember cracking open my first Dumas kit—the cedar scent, the laser‑cut frames, the promise of turning raw wood into a living hull. That curiosity sent me down a rabbit hole into the world of Dumas model boats, where craftsmanship and RC performance meet. Since the mid‑20th century, Dumas has evolved from classic hand‑cut

Dumas Scarab RC Boat: A Timeless Classic for Enthusiasts

By -Kyle Hilson
Posted on October 24, 2025October 25, 2025
Posted in RC Boats

I still remember the hush over the pond the first time I saw a Dumas Scarab slice through the morning glass—deepV hull knifing clean, rooster tail glittering, and that unmistakable offshore silhouette. That moment sent me down a rabbit hole: tracking kits, poring over build logs, testing setups, and talking with longtime racers who cut