Hey Joe
Welcome to rc sailing ! it is fun , and depending on your intentions if you want to race or "cruise" a sailboat I have a couple of
suggestions - first start here at rcuniverse... use the search box in the upper right corner - I typed in aquacraft paradise and all the
posts come up with that reference in it - it's probably worth going through them ( I personally don't know anything about them ) and
check out what other information has already been put out there , pro or con .
Next , go to the mothership , the AMYA ( American Model Yachting Assoc) at www.modelyacht.org - click on the "club locator" tab
and then your state - I believe you will find 2 dozen RC clubs in Ca , pick your town and the club list shows what specific class boats
are currently in use at that club , go hang out with the guys and ask questions - you will always get advice and honest opinions
about rc yachts . If you think you would like to race you will see why we sail within classes , it's not really practical to handicap or
rate different hulls together .Check out the Santa Barbara class boats at the SF club - those are sweet ! ( but BIG )
There are 2 other chat forums you could check , use the search feature at www.rcgroups.com/forums for Paradise info , or try
www.rcsailing.net/forum1 ( not as active a site ) .I think you will find the research time you put INTO this is in proportion to the
fun you will get OUT of it ... good luck !

Allan
Chicago