ID on a 7.5HP Hiawatha Bailmaster

[Ownsbud56]

I would appreciate a year of manufacture on a Hiawatha 7.5hp Bailmaster. Serial#43652431 and Model#65-OM3-25-7985A. Owner stated that it was parked 10 years ago because it had a water pump problem? (Impeller) He said that the parts were no longer available. I am thinking that this was built by Gale which has plenty of parts availability. Is there any collectors value in rebuilding this motor? I just want to rebuild it as a useable motor. Also need to know what type of tank to use. Any help would be appreciated! <br />Ownsbud56

 

[Paul Moir]

Re: ID on a 7.5HP Hiawatha Bailmaster

I'm afraid to say that although many Hiawathas were Gales, that one isn't.<br /><br />That's a '56 Scott-Atwater built 7.5hp. The Bailmaster is the giveaway, only Scott-Atwater had it (Bail-A-Matic). Neat idea, but a bad implementation.<br />Here's a few resources:<br />web.a-znet.com/~scottguy/<br />scottatwater.com/<br /><br />I belive Sierra makes some parts for it, maybe the impeller. They're avalable via Iboats, etc.<br /><br />Hope that helps!

 

[Ownsbud56]

Re: ID on a 7.5HP Hiawatha Bailmaster

Thanks Paul! Do you know what type of fuel connector it uses? And do you know any other sites for information or parts? Thanks again!<br /><br /> ownsbud56

 

[Paul Moir]

Re: ID on a 7.5HP Hiawatha Bailmaster

No trouble. <br />I think the fuel connector is it's own special one. I'm not really very familiar with these - they're totally rare here.<br /><br />I finally did remember though a good parts place:<br /><br />laingsoutboards.com (lots of scott-attwater parts, including fuel connectors.)<br /><br />And of course TCoutboards.com has a great junkyard. I had a look through the Sierra catalog - they've really only got ignition parts (points & condensors).