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Balloon Powered Boat

Escaping air propels this wooden boat through water.

  • 2 pack of Balloon Powered Boats
    Item #: WBPB-200

    $9.99 In Stock

Usually ships out the next day.

Recommend for 8 to 9 years with adult supervision.

This classic toy 2-pack is also the perfect science demonstration. Just place the balloon over the cylinder on the boat, blow into the small pipe to inflate the balloon, cover the tail pipe with your finger until you place the little boat in the water and watch as it shoots away. Children will want to try this fun experiment over and over. In fact, they may not even notice that they are learning something about the power of air propulsion! Please note: because balloons can pose a choking hazard for children under the age of eight, this activity should only be performed by an adult with younger children.

What's included?

- 2 wooden boats
- 6 balloons

What does it teach?

Young students are sure to marvel at this simple balloon powered boat, but this classic science toy can also act as a great catalyst for lessons on the properties of air and air pressure.

Product FAQ

Warning - Balloon Choking Hazard

balloon boat review

sandi benton    -  May 12, 2010

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This user gave 5/5 stars


works really well and the kids love it!!!

Great toy - with a few suggestions

Zarah Englewood   -  August 5, 2009

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This user gave 4/5 stars


This toy is really fun - it makes a cute little puttering bubble noise as it scoots along and demonstrates that air takes up space because it pushes the boat. I did have a problem with inflating the balloon. The instructions that come on the box say to put the balloon over the the boat (there is a lip in the wooden piece that perfectly fits the end of the balloon, holding it in place) and inflate it by blowing into the boat's tailpipe. I tried this on two boats and it did not work. The seal on the system was not perfect on either boat and it was impossible to build enough pressure to inflate the balloon. One time I stopped trying to inflate the balloon in this way and the small amount of pressure I did build up released and actually shot sawdust into my mouth - ew! tongue splinters = not good! It is much easier to inflate the balloon itself, twist the neck of the balloon to keep the air from coming out and then place the end onto the boat.

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