Schylling Balloon Powered Boat

Grandkids love this toy. Got the idea from watching Cocomelon with them.

It's fun, sturdy, and does the job, kind of. You blow into the exhaust pipe to inflate the balloon and set it in the water. The expelled air drives the boat but without a keel or a rudder, the little boat meanders about often affected the by weight of the balloon. I fashioned a keel for it to keep a straight line.Other than that, it's a fun toy and the kids will like it and may spark a desire to sail.

My grandkids have a video that shows some little kids having a balloon boat so this was the perfect purchase. They were thrilled. Only problem was that it was shipped in a soft envelope and arrived with the flag pole broken - still really adorable and the flag was not necessary, but was it arrives broken it is just a little sad.

The wood split the first time it got wet and because of that the air leaked out before it could work correctly

The boxes look like they have been sitting around awhile. But the toy is made of wood and will hold up well. Just like I got my daughter's 45 years ago. She loved it so I'm sure my grandchildren will.

This little boat is a birthday gift fora little boy. I cannot believe the condition of the box. The label says it is new but I don’t see how it is. The box has been opened multiple times - since the tears are worn. The boat has dings in it. If he hadn’t specifically asked for this toy, I would send it back. But I don’t have the time to get anything else. I’m embarrassed to give this at his party.

The box is so retro and the boat is real wood with a easy to use design. Very happy with it all around.

Our son saw this on Cocomelon and had to have one (even though he’s 9)! This was perfect