which boat to buy?

[mrgrizzly]

Hi, I am interested in purchasing an electric boat, and have been studying them online for a week, and need to know what you think of the two I have narrowed my search down to. I am looking at the Traxxas Blast and the Hobbico Hammer. Please let me know what you think of the two, or if you have a better suggestion. My price range is around $200.00 for boat, batteries, etc. My priorities are: speed, and fun! Thanks!

[Bash_N_Thrash]

Hammer Time!!
Hammer EP (http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXBTE6**&P=ML) $129.99
MRC Super Brain 959 (http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXAVN1&P=ML) $49.99
Tower 7 Cell 1900 Mah (http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXDNY1&P=7) $18.99
Tower Discount (http://www.towerhobbies.com/index.html) -$20
Standard Shipping $7.99
Total $186.96 with one battery $205.95 with 2 (I would suggest 2)
Fun times with Hammer EP $Priceless :D

[Hydro Junkie]

I take it this was how you did it?

[Bash_N_Thrash]

Sort of, but not exactly. I bought the boat at my LHS. I already have the MRC959. And I bought 5 cheap Racers Edge 1800mah nicad 6-cell batteries and rebuilt the packs into four 7-cell packs with Deans bars and connectors. But if I had nothing at all then yes what I suggested is a great start if you need everything and its a good deal.

[Hydro Junkie]

Makes perfect sense to me :)