ORIGINAL: Electrolight
Could you post some links I'd like to take a look at the boats you recomended.
Stay away from Nikko boats. The Stingray looks cool, but has one of the worst hull designs I've ever seen.
Radio Shack doesn't make the Caliente 2 anymore, but they've been putting them on clearance...you can get one for $20 if you can find one.
The MiniV is everywhere...try Offshoreelectrics, they are the best Supplier I have used and have a great selection. Plus they are super-fast shippers. Offshoreelectrics has the ReefRacer, MiniV, and SV27.
here's my Calientes: