homelites

[pinkmouse]

fouled plug,were you the one inquiring about them? haven't been on in a while

 

[Fouled Plug]

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Yep, that was me. I have a 1958 Dorsett Catalina and am looking for an older outboard to complete the package. I like what I've heard about the Bearcats, and was looking around to see what I could pick one up for. Thanks for the help!

 

[pinkmouse]

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have 2 cats from the early 70's. were trade ins for new power. they are clean. haven't ran them yet. supose to have no hours on them

 

[Fouled Plug]

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Do I dare a$k what you want for one of the$e $pecimen$?

 

[pinkmouse]

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need 250 each,but i think the shipping is a lot

 

[Fouled Plug]

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Any idea on the weight? Wonder if it could be palletized and trucked, or if a crate is necessary. Who's the major trucking outfit in your area?

 

[JB]

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Hi guys. Watch out for DOT regulations. Outboard motors that have been in service are defined as hazardous material according to UPS.<br /><br />Good luck.<br /><br />JB

 

[Fouled Plug]

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Thanks for the heads up, JB. Think a 55 horse is too big to go UPS anyhow. Besides the fact the I wouldn't ship UPS if it was free! Many bad, bad experiences with them in the past.

 

[kenb11]

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Pinkmouse, Are you located in Ma.?? Could one pick up one of the CATs??

 

[BirdChaser]

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I happen to know of a freight company that could get it to you. Checkout www.EagleGL.com. <br /><br />They are freight forwarders that specialize in large shipments. They have freight stations around every major airport. Rates are flexible. I would lookup the one nearest you for the best rate instead of trying the Nat'l 800 #. <br /><br />------------------<br />Find the birds & you've found the fish!

 

[Fouled Plug]

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Thanks, BirdChaser. I e-mailed Eagle for a quote. Pinkmouse, if the freight isn't too awful, I'll take one! (The nicest of the two, of course!

) Have the controls?

 

[pinkmouse]

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yes, i am located in massachusetts.in hull.i will go through both this week. i have ignition harness's,and tachs with them.i just have a dual control,as these were twin's on a boston whaler.

 

[kenb11]

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Pinkmouse. Let me know your findings after you have gone through them. I am not too far from you and may be interested in buying one of these. How can I contact you directly?<br /><br />Thanks<br />Kenb

 

[pinkmouse]

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sorry,haven't had a chance to get them ran up.you can email me at www.pinkmouse@mediaone.net

 

[homelite]

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Homelite-Bearcat web site

 

[ebbtide176]

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homie - er, uh i mean homelite... you brought this old old forum up to the top. thanx! i went thru both pgs. i would've emailed you, but my yahoo acct is broke, and i'm not at work to use my other email acct.<br /><br />its great to find info on oldies but goodies, kinda makes me proud. i'm a believer in the 'good ole days' type machinery. i just don't always have the time to get into it. i would if i could. my neighbors give me a hard time for maintaining old stuff sometimes - old Jacobsen riding mower, homelite 50cc chainsaw, my wife's grandfather's Merry Tiller, 12hp Wizard outboard...<br /><br />after reading your info it makes me think i would've gotten a motor from you when i replaced my old 1970 70hp chrysler with an 86 rude140hp, if i had been in your area and seen your stuff floating around <br /><br />thanx for the link

 

[prestigegunleather]

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to all,

looks like i've found the motherlode of Homelite fanciers. = count me IN with the Homelite/Bearcat/Fisher-Pierce fan club.

fyi, i'm currently near Fredericksburg, VA & i'm looking for a suitable Homelite 55 for my 16 foot, 1962 Starcraft Jupiter, which i am "tricking out" for rockfishing.

yours, PG

P.S. = if anyone here needs it, i have a stock Homelite gas tank, in good shape, for sale/trade.
(i'll be using a aluminum beer keg for my "working tank".)