I'm looking at building a boat from a kit. This will be my first build. I really like the tunnel hull from BBY but am concerned that it might be a lot more difficult to set up and get running right than one of the monos like the Oval Master 26. I want to get one of the advanced kits that includes all the hardware, motor, and ESC. Also I usually run in lakes where conditions are usually not totally still. Also would the outboard be more of a headache to maintain? All comments and advice would be much appreciated. Thanks.

the tunnel is difficult to set up and run nice, but the OM 26 is a great choice or you could go with this one
www.boatsnmotion.com and have a big electric on it


if the conditions arnt the best where you are ( where are you ?)
then i would not go with the tunnel
the om26 would do just fine !
with the advance kits all you have to do is assemble with a radio and batts are your ready !

Thanks for the reply EyeKandy. I usually run in the lake at my cottage. Even in sheltered areas where the water appears reasonably calm the slight swells have flipped my bass boat on a few occasions.

I like the idea of the BBY advanced kits because they include everything I need to assemble it. I don't have to worry about matching the hull to the right hardware, whether the motor and speed control are right for the hull and each other. It's a proven setup to my understanding.

what lake are you on ?

and thats cool , you can get a kit that every thing is built for you

In the Moon River Basin area of Georgian Bay.

Actually I want to assemble the kit myself because I think it would be a lot of fun to build it and is more affordable also.

i have been there , i run my skaters there , if you ever see a big huge cat boat thats realy fast , that would be me !
any how
it is very fun ! , i loved building mine , it is the most enjoyable part of it