[Louie]

Hey folks I just picked up this beautiful model made of a good hard wood. It just needs some running gear and will terrorize the local duck and turtle populations as well as turn alot of heads at the lakes. This thing is 74" long and weighs at least 30 pounds. Are any of you knowledgeable about r/c boats or r/c motors and speed controls? I need some good sound advice. I do not want to buy all that stuff twice. Any advice, thoughts, or direction would be most appreciated! My diecast budget is shot to hell that's for sure but who could resist right?