U know I just got off the phone with Remy and he said that He could not make it to the boat show! He is holding down the fort. He did say that the Mean 18 has been pushed back to the beginning of May. He had also said that they plan to make different hatches and you will be able to upgrade to a lager motor. I am very interested in looking to purchase the Mean 18. I am new to the boat side of r/c and have a few elec. and the Miss llumar. I like the upgrades in the llumar and thats what steered me away from the Miss bud. I was planing on looking to buy the shockwave, but now that I see the Mean 18 I think my mind is sold on the Mean 18. What do you think Ron? Thank all you guy for the great boat information. It really helps me find a great boat that I like and can grow with.