The Mini-C is my first RC boat after dabbling in planes, helicopters, and cars.

So far I must say I'm impressed with a 2s 1100 mah a123 battery. It is over an ounce lighter than the nimh. All in all it planes easier and may be ever so slightly faster. For those wanting to keep things fairly stock I think it is an excellent way to go. The 2s lipo is a bit faster but the motor definitely heats up more. The 2s a123 is all around fun!

I'm tempted to through out a few buoys close to the edge of the pond at a community center by our house and do racing with a buddy. Great fun!

So far I have added a bit of 2 part expanding foam for bouyancy, and did the silicone caulking and vaselien trick to help keep water out of the electronics bay.