Better Hull for Impulse 31 hardware?

[kevinpratt823]

So my Impulse is now pretty trashed. Running Seaking180/Leo 4082 in it. I am looking for a replacement hull of better qualiy that would accept the hardware and electronics in this boat, does the stuffing tube/strut setup limit me, as I see most mono's built with a stinger? Or could I adapt this setup to a decent hull? Am I just better off starting from scratch? I am looking into the DF33 or Pirate, also had considered the IB34 in the FS forum............If I buy brand new, I would prefer a hull that Steven has in stock and carries, especially being local to him.
Thanks for any input.

[kevinpratt823]

I want something suited to rougher water, without sacraficing speed if possible, can I have my cake AND eat it?

[Rumdog]

Rico 31 FE mono

[kevinpratt823]

Rico 31 FE mono

Should I just plan on building with new hardware, or is anything from the Impulse worth salvaging?
The Rico looks sweet, but like I said, I think I would lean towards DF if there's a comparable hull, especially because I could pick it up right at the OSE shop(local) and save a few bucks on shipping as well as keep more of my business with Steve.

[kevinpratt823]

Any more input on a mono for my listed gear that handles some chop and wind? (preferably from ose)
Titan 33 perhaps?.........

[785boats]

The 33" D.F. Cyberstorm.

http://www.offshoreelectrics.com/pro...?prod=df-Storm

[kevinpratt823]

The input is appreciated, can anybody tell me the differences between the DF33, DF35, DF Cyberstorm, DF Pirate, and Aero Titan33. They all have very similar descriptions on OSE, but how do I know which is more appropriate, say for rougher waters etc? Or what each design is geared towards? Are they all basically the same hull? The Pirate appears to have a deeper vee, but may just be the pic.....