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Steven Vaccaro
12-03-2009, 10:05 AM
We should have Castle 1515 Motor Jackets in about two weeks. David and I will be working on the rest of the 1515 sizes and new size 1717 motor line once I get samples.

http://www.offshoreelectrics.com/prodimages/castle-1515-jacket.JPG

http://www.offshoreelectrics.com/proddetail.php?prod=ham-castle1515

bustitup
12-03-2009, 10:11 AM
We should have Castle 1515 Motor Jackets in about two weeks. David and I will be working on the rest of the 1515 sizes and new size 1717 motor line once I get samples.

http://www.offshoreelectrics.com/prodimages/castle-1515-jacket.JPG

http://www.offshoreelectrics.com/proddetail.php?prod=ham-castle1515

very nice...that jacket will open up the FE world to a killer motor thats reasonably priced

yurkanip
12-03-2009, 10:37 AM
This is fantastic...thanks for your hard work.

detox
12-03-2009, 08:13 PM
Would it be possible to make the outside diameter the same as your current 1515 style jackets (1.90" outside diameter). Any wider than 1.90" will not work in my Phil Thomas SS 21 because of current lipo battery sizes.

Steven Vaccaro
12-04-2009, 10:44 AM
Its the same.

Steven Vaccaro
12-10-2009, 08:09 AM
First jackets are done.
http://www.offshoreelectrics.com/proddetail.php?prod=ham-castle1515
The cost will be half of retail on these four.

Doug Smock
12-10-2009, 08:49 AM
Very nice sir!!!! As usual!:thumbup:

sailr
12-10-2009, 12:01 PM
Great work Steven! Can't wait to get more reports on the NEU clones from Castle.

Jeff Wohlt
12-10-2009, 12:16 PM
I thought they were making these without fins as well.

Steven Vaccaro
12-10-2009, 01:22 PM
I thought they were making these without fins as well.

Whats the advantage of getting one without fins? The only advantage I see for a finned motor is the lack of surface area to put a o-ring on to water cool it. We have that covered. :banana:
The fins also add additional surface area to cool with the water. :thumbup:

detox
12-10-2009, 01:31 PM
Will this jacket work on the longer 1520 motor?

Steven Vaccaro
12-10-2009, 02:50 PM
Will this jacket work on the longer 1520 motor?

I wont know until I have motors to test them on. But at the same time I will have ones made for that length of motor.

Jeff Wohlt
12-10-2009, 05:51 PM
I had read it on their site is all. No biggie but seems the coolers would be easier to put on and built the same way others are built.

Steven Vaccaro
12-10-2009, 06:06 PM
I had read it on their site is all. No biggie but seems the coolers would be easier to put on and built the same way others are built.
Jeff its really simple. Its a reversed jacket. Instead of the o-rings being grooved into the jacket, they are on the motor. Its really a simple install.

Jeff Wohlt
12-10-2009, 11:03 PM
I get it. Thanks.

calcagno45
12-10-2009, 11:41 PM
Those jackets look great!

A couple of the 1717's showed up on the rc-monster site. Looks like a boo-boo on CC's part. The motor comes with a 6mm shaft instead of 5mm...

Unsullied_Spy
12-11-2009, 12:47 PM
Yep, hopefully Castle will correct this for us though. 6mm shaft in a boat isn't so bad, Steve sells couplers for 6mm shafts.

detox
12-11-2009, 03:48 PM
My 1520 has the 5mm shaft.


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calcagno45
12-11-2009, 04:13 PM
My 1520 has the 5mm shaft.


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Just the 1717's are 6mm as they were intended for heli use and 6mm tends to be popular for heli use.

detox
12-15-2009, 06:01 PM
I received my 1515 aluminum water jacket from OSE. Fit is verygood and snug on the 1520.

Steven Vaccaro
12-16-2009, 07:14 AM
I received my 1515 aluminum water jacket from OSE. Fit is verygood and snug on the 1520.

Did you get to try it under some water pressure?

detox
12-16-2009, 09:39 AM
Did you get to try it under some water pressure?

No. I figured if I oiled everything up real good O rings will not leak. I also sanded down minor burrs inside of jacket where fitting holes were drilled and tapped.

How do you test for leaks. I have seen video, but I need a parts list. Maybe you can stock then sell these parts?


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Jeff Wohlt
12-16-2009, 09:43 AM
You can get the rubber thing that goes on sink faucets and then it reduces down and slip some silicone hose on it. Most home water pressures are around 40 PSI and up. It would be more than enough if you want to test it. Then plug the other end if you want to pressure it up.

properchopper
12-16-2009, 01:45 PM
Here's a water leak tester I made from parts laying around. Flared the end of some aluminum tubing, found a rubber nipple in my junk draw & good to go. Wear a raincoat when testing at first !! This little goodie has allowed me to finally fix many invisible leaks and finally have some dry boats.

Steven Vaccaro
12-17-2009, 07:20 AM
Here is what I did
http://www.offshoreelectrics.com/info-pages/cooling-system-tester.php
The adapter can be bought at any of the Home stores.
Home water pressure can easily over power a jacket, so ease into turning on the water.

detox
01-03-2010, 10:14 AM
Why the delay on these jackets? Is there a leaking problem?

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Steven Vaccaro
01-03-2010, 03:31 PM
There isnt a delay. I already sold a bunch.

skellyo
07-07-2010, 03:45 PM
So does a 1717 sized water jacket exist these days?

sonic77
02-08-2011, 07:11 PM
Steve do you have any more 1520 jackets still available? I possibly could use one
Justin

dasboata
02-08-2011, 08:26 PM
Hey Steve do you have any plans to do a water jacket for the 2028 thanks Chris