Traxxas boat comes factory assembled with radio. Deep Vee type hull with steerable outdrive system. 20 turn 540 type motor with heatsink and direct drive system. Adjustable surface piercing outdrive system.Traxxas Blast is engineered to be fast, reliable, and easy to drive. With the waterproof, fully proportional Nautica electronic speed control, waterproof high-torque servo, and the patent-pending watertight receiver box, the lakeside fun doesn’t end early because of wet radio gear. The Blast is always ready to make waves with its stable 24-inch deep-V hull, a stylish new hatch, fresh new graphics and powerful Stinger® 20-turn modified motor. The steerable outdrive with adjustable trim delivers precise control and performance tuning options. Blast delivers Traxxas speed, fun, and quality with a feature list you might not expect from such an affordable boat. The price makes it easy to double the fun by purchasing two for realistic off-shore racing action. Required Parts Battery: 6-or 7-cell stick pack with Traxxas high current connector OR Female Connector to Molex Male Connector, if using battery with Standard connector (most chargers will still require this connector) and charger. 8 AA Batteries