Montgomery Ward 6.5hp Questions

spike440

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I found an old 12' vee bottom boat, with trailer, and a Montgomery Ward 6.5 (according to the owner, haven't seen it yet). I can get the whole mess for peanuts. The engine is stored in his basement, and he says it ran perfect two years ago, which is the last time it was used.<br /><br />I don't need the boat/trailer, but would like to use the motor on my 24' pontoon in the hp restricted lakes near me.<br /><br />I don't know the year, or even the range of years they were made. Are these obsolete motors obsolete because they were junk? <br /><br />I don't need it to do anything but get me from the ramp to the catfish, and back. Half mile at most, and I'm in no hurry, LOL.<br /><br />If this deal, with the small amount of info presented here, showed up, for $100, would you take it? What would just the boat and trailer be worth alone?<br /><br />Your wisdom is greatly appreciated!<br />-Spiker
 

jsfinn

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Re: Montgomery Ward 6.5hp Questions

That sounds close to my rig. I paid $300 for my 12 foot V, and another $300 for the trailer. The guy sold it to me like that because around here, if the boat is under $500, you don't have to pay taxes on it.<br /><br />Hope that helps you figure out what the boat/trailer are worth.. I don't know anything about the motor but you can find out a good price for it on ebay.<br /><br />I have a 5 HP Sears on my boat which runs great, no problems with it but I want to upgrade to a brand name motor in the spring. I can't find all of the parts for mine so if I ever have a major problem with it, I'll be out of luck.
 

spike440

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Re: Montgomery Ward 6.5hp Questions

Thanks for the reply, I appreciate it. I didn't know those little boats went for that kind of money.I figure I'll buy it, and unload the boat and trailer for enough to get my money back.<br /><br />Anybody have any info on these old motors? That's the only part of this deal I'm keeping.<br />Thanks agan,<br />-Spiker
 
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