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Traxxas 38104-8 Blast
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$179.95 USD
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TraxxasModel 38104-8
Blast
Race boat · Battery & charger included
- Scale
- 24 in
- Drive
- Direct drive
- Power
- Brushed
- Top speed
- Under 30 mph
$179.95 USD
- Ships in 1–2 business daysIn-stock orders leave Houston, TX by UPS or USPS. Free standard shipping on $99+.
- Free store pickupSouthwest Fwy, Houston. We email when it's ready. Usually ready within 24 hours on days we're open.
- Genuine parts, 30-day returnsEverything comes through authorized dealer accounts. Unopened items can come back within 30 days.
Shipping & pickup
Free standard shipping covers the contiguous 48 states, big trucks included; orders under $99 pay $5.95–$8.95. Tracking is emailed when your order leaves. Batteries ship ground only and can't go to P.O. boxes, APO/FPO, Alaska or Hawaii. Full shipping policy
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Returns
30 days from delivery on new, unopened items. Opened-but-unused items may carry a 15% restocking fee; batteries, chargers, powered electronics and painted bodies are final sale once opened. Full refund policy
Warranty & support
Everything we sell is genuine and covered by the manufacturer's warranty (Traxxas, Horizon Hobby and the other brands we carry). If something arrives defective, contact us within 7 days and we'll make it right. Fitment or upgrade questions? Call 832-288-4789 or email support@rchobbyshop.com.
Part # 38104-8-GRN · Traxxas model 38104-8
Overview
Blast: 1/10 scale race boat with waterproof electronics. Fully-assembled, Ready-To-Race®, with TQ™ 2.4 GHz radio system, Nautica™ waterproof electronic speed control, 7.2 V Power Cell™ NiMH battery with 4-amp USB-C Fast Charger, and 12-volt peak-detecting fast charger.
Features
- 24″ Deep V HullLightweight ABS hull, Full-color factory-applied decals, Built-in foam flotation, Easy-access hatch
- Nautica™ Marine Electronic Speed ControlInnovative waterproof design, Forward only operation, High-capacity heat sink, Operates on 6-cell 7.2 V NiMH battery packs
- Stinger® 20-Turn Motor20-turn brushed motor, Integrated water cooling
- TQ™ 2.4 GHz 2-Channel Radio SystemErgonomic transmitter with internal antenna, Traxxas 6519 3-channel micro receiver with fail-safe security, Patented O-ring sealed watertight receiver box
- Includes Battery and Two Chargers4-amp USB-C Fast Charger, 4-amp 12 V DC Peak Detecting Fast Charger, Traxxas 6-cell 7.2 V NiMH battery with iD®
- DrivelineDirect drive, Surface-piercing prop
- SteeringSteerable outdrive with adjustable trim angle, Waterproof digital 2056 servo
What's in the box
- Blast with Nautica Waterproof ESC and Water-cooled Stinger™ 20-turn motor
- Quick Start Guide
- TQ 2.4 GHz radio system
- 7.2 V Power Cell™ NiMH battery
- 12-volt peak-detecting fast charger
- 4-amp USB-C fast charger
What you'll need
- AA Alkaline Batteries Four AA alkaline batteries for the transmitter.
Specifications
| Type | Boats |
|---|---|
| Skill Level | 1 |
| Scale | 1/10 |
| Weight | 1.75 pounds (0.79 kg) |
| Length | 23.75 inches (603 mm) |
| Width | 5.75 inches (146 mm) |
| Height | 3.25 inches (83 mm) |
| Drive System | Direct drive |
| Outdrive | Adjustable surface-piercing prop |
| Hull Length | 23.75 inches (603 mm) |
| Dead Rise Angle | 20° |
| Beam | 5.75 inches (146 mm) |
| Steering Servo | 2056 high-torque waterproof |
| Radio System | TQ™ 2.4 GHz 2-channel radio |
| Motor Name | 540 Stinger™ (20-turn) |
|---|---|
| Motor Type | Brushed |
| Motor Weight | 5.12 ounces (145 g) |
| Motor Length | 2.88 inches (73 mm) overall, 1.97 inches (50 mm) can |
| Motor Diameter | 1.48 inches (38 mm) |
| Motor Shaft Size | 3 mm |
| Motor Connector | Bullet |
| ESC Name | Nautica™ waterproof ESC |
| ESC Type | Brushed |
| ESC Case Size | 1.93 L x 1.57 W x 1.48 H inches |
| ESC Weight | 3.16 ounces (90 g) |
| ESC Motor Connectors | Bullet |
| ESC Battery Connectors | Traxxas High Current Connector |
| Top Speed | Under 30 mph |
Compare
How the Blast compares
Similar models we carry, side by side.
| Spec | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Boats | — | Boat |
| Scale | 1/10 | 1/10 | 1/10 |
| Size (L × W × H) | 23.8 × 5.8 × 3.3 in | 29.8 × 7.6 × 5.9 in | 40.8 × 9.5 × 7.2 in |
| Weight | 1.75 lb | 3.66 lb | 5.29 lb |
| Skill level | 1 | — | 2 |
| Top speed | Under 30 mph | 40+ mph | 50+ mphwith two 3-cell LiPo batteries |
| In the box | Battery & charger included | Battery & charger sold separately | Battery & charger sold separately |
| Runs on | Included battery | A 2s–4s LiPo | Two 2s–3s LiPo packs or two 7-cell NiMH packs |
| Ready to run | $184.90+ AA | $574.85completer 2996X + AA | $724.85completer 2990 + AA |
| Links | You’re here | View | View |
Specs as Traxxas prints them. Ready to run = the vehicle + the completer pack (battery and charger in one box) listed for that model + AA batteries for the transmitter, at our prices today; other battery options are on each model’s page. Nitro models also need fuel, bought locally. New to RC? How to read this table
Parts & upgrades
Keep your Blast running.
Genuine Traxxas replacement parts and upgrades, organized by part number.
All 6 upgrades for the BlastTraxxas · Model 38104-8
Manuals, parts list & exploded views
Blast · Open the original manufacturer documents, hosted by RC Hobby Shop.
Parts list
User manual
Complete original documents, including safety instructions. Files open in a new tab.