Ignore 'em all, Stu!! I was (& still am) a hard core nitrohead, tried a gas rigger because it was given to me. On my second one now, plus my AM Vector mono. They are a blast to run (-;. I will never not run nitro, but the gas boats ARE addictive.......fast, reliable, FULL heats, easier maintainence/cleanup, cheaper fuel. You'll have a ton of fun, & be hooked in short order. Went to the gas nats, finished second in open offshore - vector with a Mike Butler 27cc engine - see where i'm headed here???? Welcome to the "dark side" my friend