Congrats. And Welcome.

Try this thread.
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_47...tm.htm#4752309
Use this link for the others:
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/forumid_109/tt.htm
This will get you started. While you're waiting for the SV, read up.

Also, the flipping problem you mentioned is from bad setups or over driving. The tim tabs on the back of the boat will help fix this along with strut position.