bought an MFG westfield custom

[Ham Slam]

I bought a MFG Westfield custom with a sold trailer and a 85 HP Johnson superquiet which was made in 1968 the moter that is. I paid $350 for the boat. I think I am looking to get a smaller moter for it. Could anyone tell me how much they think I should post the Johnson for?

 

[ezmobee]

Re: bought an MFG westfield custom

Need more information. What is the running condition of the Johnson? I will tell you that that era of Johnson/Evinrudes are not very desireable due to their electric shift lower units which have numerous no longer available parts. However, if the motor runs and shifts, and can be demonstrated, and looks fairly decent, I'd ask $500 and see what you can get.

 

[*EdC*]

Re: bought an MFG westfield custom

I bought a MFG Westfield custom with a sold trailer and a 85 HP Johnson superquiet which was made in 1968 the moter that is. I paid $350 for the boat. I think I am looking to get a smaller moter for it. Could anyone tell me how much they think I should post the Johnson for?

Welcome aboard!
Got any pics of your new boat? We love photos!

 

[pduquette]

Re: bought an MFG westfield custom

Up in this end of the earth , it seems to be an average of $10 a Hp - for good looking / running motor . Why not put an ad for a swap ?? May save time to get the size / year motor you want from someone who wants a bigger motor ... Ie ask for a good running 50spl + electric troller for your 85 hp ......... Welcome too ! peter

 

[Fisherball]

Re: bought an MFG westfield custom

Gotta ask, why a smaller motor?

 

[pduquette]

Re: bought an MFG westfield custom

I can only make guesses , but probably to save fuel and / or cut down weight . Without a lot of fact checking ( I'm being honest) the '68 85hp is a big 4cyl / with pindrive prop . Dropping to a newer 50spl 2cyl , would net arround 60hp ; cut arround 100lbs and give the options of many through hub props . In another thread I read a dad wanted to "limit" the top speed of a boat his kid uses (for safety reasons) 'cause the boat he bought was too fast. peter

 

[siedenburg]

Re: bought an MFG westfield custom

Hello - I have a Westfield which is registered as a 1969 however from catalogues I believe is older - perhaps '66.
l'll post better pictures - do you know year of and have pics of yours?
James

 

[Mark_VTfisherman]

Re: bought an MFG westfield custom

Hello - I have a Westfield which is registered as a 1969 however from catalogues I believe is older - perhaps '66.
l'll post better pictures - do you know year of and have pics of yours?
James

Looks like you started your own thread!

Congrats on the MFG