hans and rcship, thanks for the help. Appreciated very much.

Ok, So I think I'm going to grab a battery pack and switch the gator clips on the wires with those Tamiya ones you speak of.

Now, I might try n see if the speed control you guys hate so much lol and if its not sufficient i'll chuck it.

Ijust had a question about wiring the green wires to the motor. I dont really see any connectors to connect it to. Any suggestions? theres two tiny metal spikes on the top of motor maybe that??

thanks in advance.....i will do a google search to see if theres a model boat club in my town. I dont think there is though.