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flathead6
New member
Username: flathead6
Post Number: 1
Registered: 11-2017
| | Posted on Wednesday, November 29, 2017 - 10:26 pm: | 
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Can anyone tell me what a 6 hp Easthope is worth. It is a later one with the starter generator, 12volt coil, and rotary water pump. It appears to be in excellent condition ( haven't tried to start it yet). It appears to be complete and in excellent condition. It would be great for a restoration project or a show piece. It's serial number indicates it was built in 1982. Thanks Rob |
dana
Member
Username: dana
Post Number: 21
Registered: 05-2012
| | Posted on Friday, December 01, 2017 - 10:27 am: |
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Rob,
Where are you located, I would be interested in it. Do you no the weight about. Condition determines price, Good ones $1200 and up. |
flathead6
New member
Username: flathead6
Post Number: 2
Registered: 11-2017
| | Posted on Saturday, December 02, 2017 - 09:12 pm: |
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I'm struggling uploading pics. Engine is in PA. I started it today it runs well. I used the starter/generator and gravity feed fuel can. The engine has a 12 volt fuel pump,12 volt coil, Wilson starter generator, and jabsco brass water pump. The transmission works perfectly. It's a beautiful piece of craftsmanship. Mr. Holmes from this site helped me trace the history of the engine. It was one of only a couple 4-6 Easthopes built in the 81-83 era. And as I understand it one of the last ever produced. It was one of five engines that were sold to Rhode Island marine Snug Harbor RI. This engine powered a 20 ft. fantail launch that was built in RI in 1982 and was sold to a Gentleman in eastern PA. I bought the engine near his home town. I have to wonder what happened to the boat. Judging from the condition, it was well cared for and led a pampered life. As I understand it these sold for about $4500.00 (Canadian) in 1982. As I watched it running today I was amazed at the craftsmanship and simplicity of something built in the 1980's. The castings and design doesn't look much different than those from the 1920's. The compression release assembly is all brass. I Wasn't sure how to check the oil. I took the side cover off and still painted and pristine inside. I read that it weighs about 250lbs. This engine really should be in someone's boat or a collection where it can be displayed and enjoyed by others. I'm leaning towards placing it on ebay but still unsure if I want to offer shipping as an option.
Rob |
clay_s
New member
Username: clay_s
Post Number: 1
Registered: 01-2018
| | Posted on Saturday, January 27, 2018 - 07:39 pm: |
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I'm the guy who bought Flathead6's Easthope. I can confirm everything Flathead6 posted. It really is a finely designed engine and transmission, and built to last. I'm just amazed that Easthope was able to produce and market these engines into the 1980s. By that time I'm sure that only old engine aficionados would be interested in Easthopes as by then the one and two cylinder Yanmer diesels had replaced the Universal Atomic 4 gas engines in nearly all production sailboats. I doubt that any gasoline auxiliary was even an option in production sailboats after about 1980. Anyway, this engine has obviously been well cared for and lightly used. I'm now casting about for a suitable hull to install this engine into. As Flathead6 mentioned, an 18-20' fantail launch would be ideal, but I have slim hopes of finding something like that. I will most likely need to build a suitable boat- a narrow beamed launch with a slippery bottom would be perfect. I have been looking at the old Atkins designs, some of which appear promising, but may be beyond my boatbuilding skill/knowledge. Segway Fisher in England offers plans for some suitable designs which might be an option, especially if any can be strip-planked, which I could probably handle. If anyone out there has any suggestions, or knows where I might locate a suitable hull, I'm all ears.
Incidentally, I want to let one and all know that flathead6 (father and son) have been the most pleasant sellers I've had the pleasure to encounter. They were most informative and helpful in sharing all they knew about this Easthope engine. They gave ma a full tutorial on the starting sequence and maintenance of this engine. They even loaded it into my pickup (in about 2 deg F. with an ugly wing blowing!) Great guys who have my deepest appreciation! |
bruce
Senior Member
Username: bruce
Post Number: 631
Registered: 07-2002
| | Posted on Saturday, January 27, 2018 - 09:59 pm: |
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Beckman Boats in Rhode Island offers a new fiber -glas 25 ft fan tail launch hull for $8495. See the website. Looks like a perfect match for the Easthope. |
ned_l
Senior Member
Username: ned_l
Post Number: 161
Registered: 08-2012
| | Posted on Monday, January 29, 2018 - 05:05 pm: |
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I may know your engine. I may well have installed your engine in the launch at RIMS. I may also have a picture of your engine in the launch. I did build one launch for a customer in Pa.
I believe I saw the add for this on eBay a couple of weeks ago. If this is truly one of the "Beckman engines" the electric start was added after it was removed from the launch. The engines at RIMS were all hand start. |
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