yes it will out run the vegas! Im not telling you to get one BUT the New Super nitro VEE from aquacraft might be the boat to get I know .12 monos can hit speeds of 45+ they are all custom builds not RTR but the superVee Nitro has all the right Ideas into it, not saying it will be that fast out of the box Might be a TURD but then again It could be the next best thing in RTR's If your in no hurry to get a boat might wait for the reviews to come out on it.....

What ever you get no matter what style hull we say is best get something youll be happy with do your home work on different kinds of hulls "Hydros, Tunnels, Deep V/shallow v, cats,ETC" Find one that will fit how you will be driving and your experiance level, Clubs and people that run boats in your area that can help you out is also very nice and if there is a club find out when they are running go check out what boats they have ask questions I know in our club we have a "club boat" that new people can drive just to get the feel of what its about so might ask around see what you can come up with...Local hobby shop should know of any clubs around your area to