Well if you would have been following the Spartan on several forums including Traxxas since they were released, you would see it is by far not only mine. In fact, because I changed things out, mine was about the only one which was running well without issues. The hull is OK and quite durable however they do tend to separate between the deck and hull which can be repaired with glue. When they tear, it cannot be repaired like fibreglass so you need to buy a new hull. To buy a new hull is more expensive or around the same price as a good Fiberglass hull which is rather easily repaired or reinforced for that matter. No one says you need to believe us. Buy one and find out for yourself. Don't bother with the Traxxas forum as they tend to ban you for life and erase anything bad that is said about the Spartan. Even all the initial and very true issues were not allowed to be posted.