Conference vicki::boats

    If you're not in a great hurry, perhaps you'd like to join the list of
    people in note 547.  We're preparing a volume purchase of marine
    equipment, with "best price" as the main goal.  Of course, you could
    probably do better (price-wise) if you bought used.  FYI.
    
    ...Roger...

    There's a marina out in Winchendon that has a small barn out
    back (collapsing roof and all) that is full of old OMC outboards.
    I can't remember the name of the place, since I was only there 
    once about 2 years ago.  To get there, take Route 2 to 140 
    north. When you get into Winchendon you'll come to a stop sign 
    on 140 where you'll have to go either left or right.  I forget 
    the route number, but there will be a car dealer directly in 
    front of you.  Go right at the stop sign, and the place is a 
    ways down on the right.
    
    The time I went there I needed a lower end housing for a 1961
    Evinrude 40.  Another dealer said it would be over $200 *if* 
    it were still available.  I got one at this place with the 
    gears for $20.
                        
    Rick

    I am looking for a similiar place for outdrives, specifically Mercruiser. 
    My model 888 outdrive is severely damaged and the insurance is only
    going to cover 50% of the cost of the parts. I can either add $1800 to
    the insurance settlement to obtain new parts or I can find a source of
    used parts that cost half of new list price and get it repaired for
    amount of the settlement. I don't have $1800, that isn't an option. 

    john

    Another potential is to try calling Charles Whitney Service Center in
    Leominster, Mass.  The phone number is 534-8172.  I was looking for
    some part for a '72 Johnson and he had what I needed, although I didn't
    end up picking it up.  I understand he has quite a selection of old
    used motors at his shop.   The address is 65 Wachusett St. Leominster. 
    If he has what you need, send me a note or call and I'll try to give
    you directions.
    
    Phone is DTN 282-1393
    
    Good luck,
    Rich

    There used to be a place called Harry's Outboards on Washington
    St. (Rt. 3A) in Quincy Point. Shop was LOADED with old junk of every
    type imaginable. Don't know if he's stiill there today though. Now
    that the NYNEX strike is over, try directory assistance.
    
    Good luck,   Al

    Thanks for your help.  
    
    For your information I found a place called Auto Electric Warehouse
    in Merrimack NH that rebuilt the starter for $25.  When I dropped
    it off I talked to the owner for about 15 minutes and he seems to
    know alot about starters and he rebuilds marine starters all the 
    time.  I'm sure the price may vary depending on the starter but he
    told me that if anything was seriously wrong he would call before
    he did any work.
    
    If anyone has any questions call me at dtn 381-0484
    

    
    
     Re .6 
    
     Rebuilding would have been my suggestion- usually used electrical
    parts disappear first and tend to be of questionalble reliability.
    
     Most auto electric repair shops handle small starters fro outboards and
    such.
    
    
    Dick
    

    My vote goes for Whitney in Leominster also.  He helped me restore a
    1958 35HP Johnson that someone else had been using for a parts motor.
    His barns are just loaded with stuff from the prehistory of outboards.
    I understand that during the slow season he makes the rounds of dealers
    all over New England and buys most anything he can get his hands on to
    disassemble and store the good pieces.  Prices are very low on most
    everything.  Starter motors are among the more expensive parts going
    for about $50.00 when I was there a year and a half ago.  Carbs about
    $10, Cylinder heads $10 on up depending on size and age etc. He is
    very easy to get along with also but not prone to excessive talk.  He
    will tell you what you need to know without prodding.  I like him.
    
    Bill