Seaking 180 first run report

[properchopper]

Since experiencing a slight thermal issue with the CC 240LV on the 31" H&M [ Neu 15151Y/4S2P/M545]; I decided to try the Seaking 180 I just got from Sailr. Here's my first impressions/results :

1) Sturdy looking, with heavy wires, looks waterproof/resistant. I corrosion X'd the outside exposed contacts just in case, 'tho.

2) Included program card { It's a box } was a piece of cake to use; makes pit-programming a snap [ no Computer + link needed lakeside ]

3) @ 1.5-min. all-out running : 115 degrees. Nice.

4) Throttle curve was VERY VERY nice.

5) Cooling inlets/outlets are 90 deg. from front/back. Could be tough to plumb in narrow tubs. No problem with monos/cats/hydros

I really like this SC, especially for the price. With claimed 180 A continuous/ 360 A burst, it's a great deal, especially if it holds up over time.

[RIPFENCE]

i have a seaking 180 and the new turnigy version after the recall..i have not had any issues with mine and i have pushed them with my noob like setups..gotta love that simple program card...thats the best thing..i am glad my etti 150 grenaded because i could not stand programming that thing

[sailr]

I mounted mine the other way, thus the water inlet/outlet are in line with the centerline of the boat. EASY to hook up!

[sailr]

I have at least ONE Seaking 180 left to the first taker. The guy who reserved it won't answer the emails. Price is $115 including the program box and insured shipping in the U.S.A. Outside the U.S., add $20.

SOLD!

[tth]

I will take it Jim ...... sent you a PM

[ozzie-crawl]

properchopper was 115 deg at the caps or cooling plate ?

[Ub Hauled]

Here is the video guys...

[properchopper]

Scott, I seem to recall that it was both. The electronics are housed in a plastic box underneath the cooling plate, so the board temp would likely have been higher. Next time I'll temp-scan the underside to get more data. Jan filmed the scan, & when he posts the vid it'll show the actual temps.

[ozzie-crawl]

[Ub Hauled]

there it goes

[ozzie-crawl]

Scott, I seem to recall that it was both. The electronics are housed in a plastic box underneath the cooling plate, so the board temp would likely have been higher. Next time I'll temp-scan the underside to get more data. Jan filmed the scan, & when he posts the vid it'll show the actual temps.

thanks for that
was running my meanmachine last weekend with a 8xl 4s 1p m545
normally temps at the cap are around 120-125 after 1.5 min on a mystery 200a non water cooled just a small fan
it has been fine till last weekend till i blew the esc, my run was just over 1.5 min and i had just put it back togethor after a paint job
just debating if its worth trying a 180a turnigy as i can get them for $89

[Ub Hauled]

wow $89 AUS? fantastic!

[ozzie-crawl]

lol no $89 u.s or $97 a.u
still not bad for a 180 amp water cooled esc that can be programed with a $8 box

[Ub Hauled]

lol no $89 u.s or $97 a.u
still not bad for a 180 amp water cooled esc that can be programed with a $8 box

seriously!

[ozzie-crawl]

yea do you have a hobby king account ? once i sign in it drops from $129 down to $89