View Full Version : Turnigy 120 VS Castle 120?
pavmentsurfer
04-03-2012, 12:03 PM
Which ESC is better suited to 4S in a 30 inch cat? I have a 3650 series 6 pole Aquacraft motor (1800kv) and am not looking for MAX speed. I just want something reliable with an adjustable LVC. The aqua craft LVC is set to 6 volts... which is too low for my liking.
Im just wondering if there is a consensus as to which of these ESCs is the best. The Castle is 3 times the price of the Turnigy... but I've heard very good things about Turnigy marine ESC's
Any help would be great.
LiPo Power
04-03-2012, 06:22 PM
120amp may be too low....
-4S2P?
-what prop?
My temporary suggestion is:
http://www.offshoreelectrics.com/proddetail.php?prod=ker-seaking-180
Or one of my favorites:
http://www.offshoreelectrics.com/proddetail.php?prod=hef-sword-240hv
You can get some of them at HobbyKing but sometimes they are goofing up on orders and the real rollercoaster begins.....
OSE = for sure and they speak English.....
Rumdog
04-03-2012, 06:59 PM
Get the Turnigy. 120 amps should be plenty with that motor.. however, the T-180 is very inexpensive as well.
pavmentsurfer
04-03-2012, 07:43 PM
The setup is 2s 2p and the prop will be a 42X55. Not really sure what else would effect things.
Im looking at the 120 only because the boat comes with a 60 amp ESC stock. i figured double the amps would be more than enough. The turnigy is just so much more affordable VS the castle I think ill go for it when the time comes. Thanks for the suggestions.
pavmentsurfer
04-03-2012, 08:42 PM
I ended up with the Turnigy 120... for $55 shipped it was just too good a deal to pass up. Hopefully its an upgrade from the aquacraft 60 amp I have now.
Ill probably end up with a different motor at some point but the weak point in my last boat (aquacraft UL1) was the ESC so this seems like a smart move for now.
LiPo Power
04-03-2012, 10:28 PM
Way to go than....
Post videos when on water....
Cheers
masonis1
04-03-2012, 10:34 PM
I have a 120 turnigy. Works great. Just make sure you tighten the water inlet nipples or you will be having troubles.
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