How to Select Motorized Pool Toys
Motorized pool toys take hanging out and playing by the pool up a notch. With many different types of pool accessories taking advantage of motor and propeller assemblies, there are different motorized pool toys that people of all ages can enjoy.
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Instructions
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Choose Type of Motorized Pool Toy
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Buy a hand held motorized pool toy for children. Available in all different shapes from tug boat to prehistoric bug, these little toys typically have 'ouchless' propellers that won't injure little fingers. You can select remote controlled toys or self-propelled ones.
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Select a ride on pool toy for children between 5 and 12 years old. Most of these toys are shaped like either jetskis or bumper boats, and they have a maximum weight allowance. Rarely do these toys exceed 2 mph in speed.
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Purchase a motorized pool lounger for the ultimate in pool relaxation. Equipped with motor, propeller(s) and joystick, you can drive yourself all around the pool while relaxing and soaking up the sun. With a motorized pool lounger, you don't even have to get wet to get on and off, as you can motor to the side of the pool at will.
Shop for Motorized Pool Toys
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Browse a site like Shopping.com for access to motorized pool toys from different retailers (see Resources below). Compare prices to find the best deal.
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Choose a retailer that offers secure shopping to protect your personal information when shopping online.
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Select a retailer with a good return policy. You want to be able to send it back if there is a problem.
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Tips & Warnings
Look for deals on all pool-related products towards the end of the summer when deep discounts go into effect.
Buy an extra set of rechargeable batteries for your toy if possible. Typical battery life for ride on motorized pool toys is around one hour, but it can take six to eight hours to recharge the batteries.
Keep a close eye on children when using motorized pool toys as hair can be pulled into the propeller assembly.
Children should wear a flotation device such as a life preserver when riding on a motorized pool toy at all times as these floats can tip over easily.
Don't take motorized pool toys and floats into open seas. The propeller mechanism is not powerful enough to use in open water and they are not designed for this purpose.
