Hello folks! I am new to nitro RC boats. I have had a few electric boats in the past, but I recently bought the FMT Nitro "Tiger Shark" and man what a POS!! I took it out today for the first time and it did NO WHERE near the 50mph+ that it claims to do. Also, after running a mere two tanks of fuel the "universal" drive system is almost shot! The metal is all worn down on the flex joints and I can tell after a few more tanks of fuel it will simply be a big white plastic dust collector in my cellar.

Anyhow, I am looking to invest in a new nitro boat. I have about $400 a spend, and have heard very good things about PRO-BOAT nitro boats. I was looking into the Shockwave 36 RTR w/T-Drive. It seems like a well built boat at a reasonable price... Any feedback on this boat? I found one on ebay new for $350 with free shipping. Would this be a good boat for a beginner that would last for a good while? Check it out here:

http://cgi.ebay.com/Pro-Boat-Shockwa...742.m153.l1262

Thanks guys,
Chris