This is the Traxxas Villain EX Deep Vee Racer Ready-To-Run electric powered boat kit. FEATURES: Hull: Molded ABS offshore deep "V" with molded-in strakes and built- in foam flotation Motors: Two Titan Marine 550 size, fan cooled with T-6 aluminum motor plate and composite nylon motor mounts Speed Control: Traxxas EVX-2 fully proportional forward and reverse and Traxxas high-current connector Batteries: Two Traxxas Power Cell 6-cell NiMH stick packs with Traxxas high current connectors Outdrive: Dual, steerable Waterproof Receiver Box: Twist lock fastener to seal positively against the rubber gasket Drive System: Gear drive, 2:1 reduction Propellers: Counter rotating to prevent torque roll and eliminate the need for drag-inducing trim tabs Radio: 27mHz Traxxas TQ 2-channel pistol grip with steering and throttle trim, servo reverse and throttle neutral adjust with a 50/50 setting allowing equal throttle travel between forward and reverse or a 70/30 setting allowing more (70%) throttle and less (30%) reverse INCLUDES: ABS hull, with waterproof radio box, two 550 size motors, EVX-2 ESC, TQ transmitter, 2 batteries, full color die-cut decals, 2 props REQUIRES: Batteries: Eight AA batteries for radio transmitter Charger: High-current connector adapter (DTXC2222) is required if using Duratrax Onyx charger listed in Accessory Completion Guide Tools: Phillips and flat blade screwdrivers, hobby knife, needle nose pliers SPECS: Hull Type: ABS plastic Hull Length: 31" (787mm) Beam (width): 8.25" (209mm) Height: 4.5" (114mm) Weight: 56oz (1.587kg) Dead Rise Angle: 24 degrees Draft: 4.5" (114mm) Drive System: Gear Drive, 2:1 reduction Outdrive: Adjustable Surface Piercing jxs 9/24/03 ESC info updt jxs 9/03/08