Yes, RD stands for research and deveplopment, but in this case it means Ronnie Deschamp. He is responsible for the R+D on the minipro116 and now the RD2 aluminum mini. This mini runs 35 MPH with a 35 horse briggs.

This one only is $ 11,500.00. The next one will be about $ 13,800.00. Here are the
specs.
Hull: Alum. .090 with Steel Flex, 11 ft 8 inches X 7 ft
Engine: 35 HP Briggs Vangard
Metalworks: Conduit with Powdercoat
Drive: Red 1.69 to 1
Prop: 6026
Steering: 2 airfoil rudders, 36" X 20", Teleflex Cable with 8.5 inch travel. SS rods.
Throttle: Billet Pedal, Teleflex Cable, Ball joints, ss brackets.
Fuel: 87 Octane, 6.5 gal Alum. Tank.
Battery: Red Top Gell, Battery Box.
Exhaust: Dual with MiniPro SS Mufflers.
Seats: Fiberglass airboat seat shells, Lynn's Stitch shop marine vinyl
Trailer: Galvanized.
This boat is second to none, well maybe the MiniPro 116.

Thanks, Chuck