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As of Friday, Christmas Eve, i recieved my Spartan from Tower Hobbies. I thought i'd share some first thoughts on the boat, even to there is no non-frozen water anywere near me for a maiden voyage. Well, first thing, this boat is a monster, big deep, sharp V-bottom, wide, and looks really good! I think this boat will handle some bumpy water with ease, which is exactly what i personally am looking for. As for the ABS hull, i know most think it's a piece of crap (with out ever handling one 
) but i gotta say i think it feels plenty strong enough. It's not flimsy feeling at all, and true maybe it will shatter to pieces when it runs into someones bayliner but i'd rather have that happen than have to pay for someones real boat anyways!!! If you hit something hard enough to destroy this hull, i highly doubt that a glass hull would fair much better, unless it's big gasser hull and that's comparing apples to oranges. Anyway's, the rigging is very nice and clean, and the hardware looks great! The only bad part i see, however, is yes keeping water out will be a pain. The hatch is not really designed to be easily taped down, but the Traxxas electronics are supposed to be water proof so we'll see how that goes. I've had all my batts. soaked and they continue to work fine, the SV27 ends up on it's back every now and then, and has been flooded, so i'm not to concerened water intrussion. Over all, sitting on it's stand in my living room, it's a very impressive looking boat, and for those of us looking for simple plug and play fun at the lake this is will be a great boat! I've built many boats in my day, but i don't think there is anything wrong with buying an RTR just to save some time. Here's some pics of the boat, enjoy!
) but i gotta say i think it feels plenty strong enough. It's not flimsy feeling at all, and true maybe it will shatter to pieces when it runs into someones bayliner but i'd rather have that happen than have to pay for someones real boat anyways!!! If you hit something hard enough to destroy this hull, i highly doubt that a glass hull would fair much better, unless it's big gasser hull and that's comparing apples to oranges. Anyway's, the rigging is very nice and clean, and the hardware looks great! The only bad part i see, however, is yes keeping water out will be a pain. The hatch is not really designed to be easily taped down, but the Traxxas electronics are supposed to be water proof so we'll see how that goes. I've had all my batts. soaked and they continue to work fine, the SV27 ends up on it's back every now and then, and has been flooded, so i'm not to concerened water intrussion. Over all, sitting on it's stand in my living room, it's a very impressive looking boat, and for those of us looking for simple plug and play fun at the lake this is will be a great boat! I've built many boats in my day, but i don't think there is anything wrong with buying an RTR just to save some time. Here's some pics of the boat, enjoy!
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