Conversation Between Ron Olson and JustAddDirt

Ron,
seen you also on R/C boat dock.
From what I see you are a good resource for a boat newbie to ask a question or two, if you do not mind
I race 1/10 scale offroad and oval dirt stuff, looking to get into the 1/8 thunderboat class.
I am looking to buy an already competitive used boat to start with. any suggestions on what mfg. I should look to buy?

Thanks
joey