🌊 Physics in action, on the water

This adorable little wooden boat hides a big secret: it has no motor, no batteries, and no remote control. Its only “fuel” is Air from a balloon! Inflate the balloo, fix it to the deck, place the boat on the water, let go and the magic of jet propulsion does the rest. Simple and scientifically fascinating.

⚙️ The Science Behind the Magic

This little boat provides a concrete and memorable illustration of one of the fundamental principles of physics:

• 💨 Newton’s Third Law — every action has an equal and opposite reaction: the air expelled backward propels the boat forward
• 🎈 Elastic potential energy — the energy stored in the inflated balloon is converted into kinetic energy
• 🌊 Buoyancy — the lightweight, well-balanced wooden hull rests naturally on the water thanks to Archimedes’ principle.

A physics lesson you can experience in a bathtub, a pool, or a stream.🐟

🎁 Ideal for…

• 🔬 A fun science experiment for little ones
• 🏫 A science lesson for elementary school children
• 🛁 An bath toy that’s both fun and educational
• 🎂 A gift that’s simple, affordable, and memorable
• 👨‍👩‍👧 Get more than one and turn it into a family activity: boat races!
• 👦👧 Ages 4 and up

The boat measures approximately 14 x 6 x 5.5 cm

Includes 2 balloons

WARNING! Not suitable for children under 3 years of age. Small parts. Choking hazard.