Just give him a little time to update his website. I know he makes them, my shop was 2 doors away from RCBoatworks, and he was building boats for a lot of other people. Not just PI.

With all the different boats that Rigo does the manufacturing on, he can get backed up pretty quick, but he produces quality hulls and that's why he does so many different hulls. With several new hulls coming out recently I'm sure he's been overwhelmed to some degree. It may take a few extra days to get a hull from him but it's worth the wait.

RC Boatworks ( Rigo Bustamante) is the factory where many of today's rc boats are made. He sells the RC Boatworks line direct himself, while other brands that he makes are sold by others. Rigo is exceptionally dependable. He built the Leecraft tunnels for me for years. If you have a design that you want built, he is the man to do it. Be prepared to spend some money, though.

Lohring Miller

Hello,

I just wanted to let people know that Performance International is back up and running. Also, that I am now operating partner free and have fully recovered from Huricane Katrina. I am currently sending more molds to Rigo, and my entire line will be back in production for summer. I have many new designs which will be added to my current line.

With all of the splashes made from my gen2 hydro, I will be offering a new Hydro within a month. It will weigh in two pounds lighter, and is lower profile, and has many new features. It will be my fastest hydro yet, with additions many will be pleased with. I will be keeping Rigo busy. I will have photo's soon. My new 46" Mono hull and 43" Cat are not far behind.

Lastly, I will be selling boats through a few U.S. distributors, and a few distributors out of the country. My policy is C.OD. Only. If you know the distributor you are buying from, it is your choice to send money up front. As for me, I prefer C.O.D. and the only exception is complicated paint schemes. I take 15% deposits for those jobs.


Thanks for your time,


Chris Rabito`
Performance International
Blackhawk Hobbies

I hate to post this, but a very close friend of mine was in a very tough situation with P.I. in the past...I helped him get it resolved through a 3rd party at the time...I hope things go better this time around. Time will tell. Good luck. I hope to read good things and great customer feedback.

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