The water you are running on makes a little difference too, is it ruff or smooth? Ruff water get more of a cat/deep v smooth a hydro/tunnel. Yes any boat can run on just about any water, just slow down a little and think alot more. If you Plan on racing then the TS2 can jump right in and race, the Miss Vegas they are still working on a RTR class for along with the Blackjack 26. The shockwave I haven't heard alot of talk about RTR classes for this boat yet. Where I live there is NO RTR classes in the club I am in, so a RTR is really just a fun boat. Ultimately get something you like , learn to drive / tune it and from that point if you want to race you can do what ever is needed to race. But Have FUN