Neu/Castles motors, FYI

[Rumdog]

Not sure how many of you guys are running these in boats yet. I just installed a 1518 1.5y with ose jacket in my Rico 31 mono. I run it on 5s2p with a seaking 180. For the first run, I went with a m445. The boat absolutely screamed. The m445 cavitates a bit for about 10 feet. Gonna try a x445 next. The motor and speed control were both cool as a cucumber. Forgot my temp gage, but there is no way the motor was even 90 degrees! So far, I'm really diggin' this setup!!

[properchopper]

Good Stuff ! Here's my thinking :

Neu 1515 1Y 210.00
Hydra 240 254.95

Total : $ 464.99


Castle/Neu 1515 1Y 169.99
Turnigy 180 [Gold] 79.99
Rico 31 in white 165.00

Total : $ 414.98

I dig my Seaking/Turnigy 180 in my H&M shovel w. 1515 1Y on 4S.

Guess what my next mono + setup is going to be !

[Boatman]

Why not Feigao vs neu even.

8XL 69.99 vs 1515 1Y

[Rumdog]

Absolutely Propper! I love it so far! The Neu is a bigger/ higher quality motor than a Feigao. Period. More power, less heat. Turns the prop much easier. I really dig the Rico too! good looks and handling. It seems to take the rough stuff well too.

[Raydee]

Why not Feigao vs neu even.

8XL 69.99 vs 1515 1Y

That is like comparing a Chevy aveo to a Porsche.


Has anyone tried the Neu/Castle 1717 motor in a boat yet? Looks like a alternative motor to the Neu 2215 series?

[Steven Vaccaro]

That is like comparing a Chevy aveo to a Porsche.


Has anyone tried the Neu/Castle 1717 motor in a boat yet? Looks like a alternative motor to the Neu 2215 series?

I dont think the Aveo has won as many races as the Feigao motor has.

[Raydee]

Listen I am not knocking Feigao motors, they do just fine for what they are.

[Steven Vaccaro]

Listen I am not knocking Feigao motors, they do just fine for what they are.

I know, I was just razzin ya.

[Boatman]

propper was nocking hydra for being overpriced. Thats my opinion og turnigy. CC is a good product, just costs more

[properchopper]

For the record, I've used lots of Feigaos and they've served me well ; great bang for the buck. Then I guess you could say that I followed the racers' trend to Neu motors and also have appreciated their performance and durability. I agree with Ryan about Neu's performance edge. The Neu/Castle motors appear to be a step in the right direction relative to their price/performance ratio. I'll be trying one soon. As far as Castle is concerned, I don't believe that they are intentionally overpriced. The marine speed controls represent a relatively small portion of Castle's overall product mix, and likely have been sold with a margin that supports their existance. I will agree that they've been less than durable. When faced with the decision to pay CC $150 to replace yet one more 240 or support Jim and try a Seaking 180, I tried one for non-racing applications. It performed very well until I sunk it. Jim stepped up to the plate and took care of me. Since I can buy three 180's for the price of a new CC 240, I bought another one and have faith that it'll do well in my fun-runner. Having worked for several automotive electronics manufacturers I've participated in the interplay between product engineering, production, marketing and support. It's no secret that the Asian makers have a good handle on these factors. 2010's going to be an interesting year to see how
(or if) the U.S. based companies respond to this.

[Rumdog]

Wonder what kinda watts that 1717 makes?

[Jeepers]

Having worked for several automotive electronics manufacturers I've participated in the interplay between product engineering, production, marketing and support. It's no secret that the Asian makers have a good handle on these factors. 2010's going to be an interesting year to see how
(or if) the U.S. based companies respond to this.

when I worked in car audio, the store I worked for carried a "entry level" amplifier of Asian manufacture that would out perform some of the big name American amplifiers, at a fraction of the cost.

[Jeepers]

Wonder what kinda watts that 1717 makes?

taking a guess because of its size, 1500+ watts

[hydromaddicted]

when I worked in car audio, the store I worked for carried a "entry level" amplifier of Asian manufacture that would out perform some of the big name American amplifiers, at a fraction of the cost.

Consider that the Asian governments are helping to subsidize some of the manufacturing expenses helping there economies.
Here in the good ol US of A we've chosen to support the banks Now we get to see how much less manufacturing and larger banking institutions help out our economy.

I'm very interested to find out about the 1717 also.

[RIPFENCE]

i want to try a 1717 too..i have not pulled the trigger on it because i was unsure if it would put out as much as an neu 1521 1y...for 25 bucks more i went with the neu..and these have not been proven in boats yet besides rumdogs promising experience..want to get one soon..what about the fan for the 15 series motors? is it more effective than watercooling?