Guys,

Yes, the basic kit does indeed include the fiberglass hull. The basic kit does not include the running gear. That has to be purchased in addition to the boat. I have built a few of them and the stock running gear is fine (the stuff you have to purchase separately) but for my money, Harbor Models sells an upgrade kit that beats the crap out of the stuff Dumas sells. It includes Prop Shop screws, stuffing boxes, resin shaft outlets & rudders, Pittman 3700 motors (very powerful) and STEEL u-joints. Also included in the kit is a 1/4 scale steering servo and his "steering solution" system. It is infinately easier to set up and quiet. The stock Dumas drive uses a gear reduction unit for each motor that tends to be somewhat noisy. I have also seen a thread here somewhere and someone used running gear from Harbor Models "Pono" tugboat. Kort nozzles instead of open props. Its your money and your boat, do what you want. Mr. Darbys are kind of like Harleys. You never see two exactly alike.

Pete