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Set 42089 Power Boat
Technic

LEGO® Power Boat

The Power Boat is a small Technic set from 2019 with 174 pieces and no minifigures. It is a chance to try beams, pins and a simple mechanism on a compact model.

Set number
42089
Year
2019
Pieces
174
Minifigures
0
Theme
Technic
Different parts
57
What can I build with it?

View the official building instructions at LEGO® ↗

Parts list 57

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Spare parts (8)

These extra parts come with the set in case one gets lost.

Description

A first taste of Technic

Technic is about construction rather than figures and scenery. In this model you work with beams, axles and connectors instead of just stacking bricks, which creates a sturdy frame that feels quite different from classic building. If you have only built with ordinary bricks so far, it teaches how pins hold, how parts interlock and why some joints may turn while others must stay fixed, all without a steep learning curve. That makes the start pleasantly easy.

A sporty palette

Black, blue, light grey and red give the boat a sporty look, closer to a speedboat than a ferry. Of the 174 pieces, only 54 are different types, so there are many repeats: pins, axles and connectors appear in large numbers. That keeps the build easy to follow even for newcomers. The parts list on this page shows how many of each element are in the box, which is handy if you want to restock. It builds a feel for the system that also helps with larger models later on.

For the shelf rather than the bath

A model of this size fits easily on a shelf or desk. It is meant to be built and admired rather than sailed on real water. Assembly takes a short while, enough to fill an afternoon without becoming a chore. With no figures in the box it feels more like a model-making project than a toy with a story, and for many Technic fans that is exactly where the appeal lies. If you like, add your own superstructure or colours and turn it into a personal model of your own.

Spare Technic parts

All those pins, axles and beams make a useful stock for your own creations. Use the “What can I build?” tool on this page to find other Technic sets your collection could cover. Small vehicles, cranes and gear experiments are the usual outcomes. Since Technic parts work together across sets, every additional model you own makes this one more useful. It is also a good chance for parents to build alongside a child and explain a few basic principles of mechanics on the way.

FAQ

Are there any minifigures?
No, the set has none. It consists of 174 Technic pieces.
Does the boat float?
It is a display and building model and is not intended for use in water.
Is it a good way into Technic?
Yes. The piece count is modest and many parts repeat, so the building style is easy to pick up.

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