American made FE stuff?

[kevinpratt823]

Are any FE/boating equipment made in America?, or at least, not China? Which ones/companies?
I know my Thunder Power lipos are at least "assembled" here, but possibly with chinese cells. I'm pretty sure the castle stuff is all made in China, as is Delta Force and a lot of others......I'm beginning to almost feel guilty......

[Basstronics]

I believe Neumotors, Speedmaster hardware, Aeromarine

[RCKong]

You can add HRC (motor coolers) to that list too.

[stadiumyamaha]

Keith Bradley's stuff is US made. Nice stuff too.

[keithbradley]

Central RC hobbies makes hulls in the US:

http://www.centralrchobbies.net/

[keithbradley]

OP:
Yes, everything you listed is made in China. As far as I know, China and Korea are the ONLY manufacturers of lipo cells, so not much of an option there...best thing you can do is support a fellow US boater and buy Dinogy packs.
There are also some manufacturers in Germany that make high quality parts...much nicer than the China stuff.

[chris]

Spec classes are basically “if not Chinese –not allow to run”

Chris

[kevinpratt823]

OP:
Yes, everything you listed is made in China. As far as I know, China and Korea are the ONLY manufacturers of lipo cells, so not much of an option there...best thing you can do is support a fellow US boater and buy Dinogy packs.
There are also some manufacturers in Germany that make high quality parts...much nicer than the China stuff.
I already have close to 30 Thunder Power packs, no plans of switching as of now, I hated constantly swapping the balance adapter when I ran several different brands. At least they are somewhat made and based here, and I have gotten many free replacements through their warranty.

Thanks everybody for all the input, I will definitely take this stuff into consideration for my future purchases.

[properchopper]

Blazer Marine [Whiplash], Phil Thomas [PT Stealth], ML Boatworks [lots of race hulls] Insane Boats [FE30, IB34 Mono], Raptor Aerosports [Snowman riggers ], Speedmasteer, Aeromarine, to name a few. Neu, Lehner, Plettenberg, some Castle.

[JimClark]

http://www.classichydros.com/

[Chilli]

Seaducer, Zippkits, Vac-U-boat, Phil Thomas Hydros

[madmikepags]

dick tyndal turn fins, hugey cables, octura parts and props and prather props, CMDI riggers, williams racing products, schultz controllers (not american but still not chinese)

[HRC]

You can add HRC (motor coolers) to that list too.

Yes Sir thanks Brian. With exception of the aluminum fittings used on the Leopard 28 series motors (none are made in the US) our jackets are 100 % US made by a US Veteran.
Dave

[paultbg]

Here is also a good UK based producer: http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/rg_boat_racing/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_from=&_ipg=25&_trksid=p3686
Regards

[Vortech C5]

Are any FE/boating equipment made in America?, or at least, not China? Which ones/companies?
I know my Thunder Power lipos are at least "assembled" here, but possibly with chinese cells. I'm pretty sure the castle stuff is all made in China, as is Delta Force and a lot of others......I'm beginning to almost feel guilty......

BBY racing! His stuff is race proven and SUPER tough!!!

[properchopper]

Not FE , but : http://abcnews.go.com/Business/MadeInAmerica/made-america-2012-gift-ideas/story?id=17841331

[ray schrauwen]

Mike Hughes makes AWESOME turn fins for Sport 20's gas or electric. I have one on my Whip and my PTSS Hydro. They are 7075 CNC cut & curled, fantabulous!

[Diegoboy]

Lonewolf here on OSE makes custom hardware right here in the USA.
http://forums.offshoreelectrics.com/showthread.php?38875-lonewolfs-custom-hardware-for-sale