Thrust bearings, do I need them?

[MonsterMaxx]

I'll be powering my boats with two 6s30C 2650 packs (6s2p) on a fiegao 13xl.
Probably means they are going to be pretty powerful.
Do I need to use thrust bearings?

I'm guessing the answer is: "yes, if I want the motor bearings to live"

[Raydee]

I wouldn't run any motor without them.

[Brod]

Agreed,for the price and ease of fitting,it makes sense.
Brod..

[Jeff Wohlt]

It is like insurance....you need it.

[detox]

The Tamiya 5mm thrust bearing fits perfectly against end plate of the Fiegao XL motor. Steve sells this Tamiya thrust bearing.

http://www.offshoreelectrics.com/pro...?prod=dh-53136

....

[domwilson]

A long time ago, in a galaxy far far away. I asked the question "How do you guys lubricate your thrust bearings?" There were a few good answers. But just for the new guys who don't know how to use the "search" function, How do you lube your bearings?

[domwilson]

Found the thread... http://forums.offshoreelectrics.com/...ead.php?t=2451