While I "know my stuff" where land-based RCs are concerned, my '2 cents' probably isn't sure much were FEs are concerned. Nevertheless, between the two, the 8mm should be more than capable. For my first FE, I went with the ProBoat SonicWake, and I can say that the stock ESC won't stay for too much longer, to be replaced (probably) with the HW Seaking 180A. In making this swap, I've also been looking into connector options.
Initially, it was between sticking with the EC5s, or going with XT90s (as I already have several batteries with XT90s for my Sl4sh & 2 Rustler 4x4s)...but, the more I thought about it, I decided I wanted to have batteries dedicated to boats (next will probably be the TFL Pursuit), and I figured they should have different connectors than my other batteries (XT90, XT60, Deans, & 4mm bullet). Thus, I was led back to OSE's website, where I discovered the OSE connectors. After evaluation the options, considering the proving, availability, and power-handling capabilities, I decided on the OSE 8mm connectors as the "best" choice. If I were to ever get into TRULY high-powered vessels, then the 10mm would probably be needed...but, for the foreseeable future, with the 3-4 boats I'll end up with, the 8mm should do quite nicely.
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