well, it's been a long journey to this point. Over 2 years ago I did a few of these kits and they went fast. My machinist had made 22 extra sets of spacer bars, but then got very busy and I never had the chance to get him to make the YTS seats. Without the seats, my spacer bars were useless, so I had a few conversations with Tom H and had him put me on the bottom of his long "to do" list. Patience was my only hope, and Tom came thru big time. These seats now have the have the tongue built in. The parts are also polished and anodized by Tom's guy.
These Ohana YTS kits consist of a seat and 2 spacer bars, and one stainless frame post. I have approx. 6 kits of each color(red, silver, black). Tom is currently making color matching clamp that should be available in a few weeks and will be offered on his website. Tom also has a fresh batch of his 113H sideplate kits on his website that go nicely with these kits cortezconversions.com
These kits were designed for strength and optimum drainage. Even the cutouts in the spacer bars were designed to allow drainage in line with spool flanges.
I'm offering these at below actual cost. $85+$5 shipping to USA
....PM if interested
Ted
EDIT: These are SOLD OUT !!
I'm drooling on my desk over here Ted ;D
Those are beautiful kits!
Bravo Ted!
Thanks guys, I just also wanted to add that these YTS frame kits work well with stock 113H sideplates, and black 4/0 plates also, AKA grouper special. The black 4/0 will require a 66 spool, the 113hn kit takes a tib YTS spool
Ted, I have 5 sets already and these are still tempting.
I can't believe you still have them for sale at that price, I thought they would be gone by now.
Sal
Love 'em Ted! That's the deal of the century!
Quote from: Vintage Offshore Tackle on February 13, 2020, 12:46:07 AM
Love 'em Ted! That's the deal of the century!
Quote from: Alto Mare on February 13, 2020, 12:35:07 AM
Ted, I have 5 sets already and these are still tempting.
I can't believe you still have them for sale at that price, I thought they would be gone by now.
Sal
You guys are both correct, costs have definitely gone up since these kits first appeared in 2017. I'm just very pleased to have Tom making the parts now. His anodizer is top notch too, but everyone already knows that. Best part is you can only find them here on the forum.
Several of these kits sold, so those who hesitate might be late to the party !!
I still have 1 red kit remaining and 4 black kits and 5 silver kits
Thank you Ted!!! Beautiful work as always.
Wow Randy, that's a home run !! Load that baby up with red spectra
Tom should have matching clamps available in a few weeks.
thanks for posting
That reel is killer Randy!!!
Quote from: Maxed Out on February 19, 2020, 01:42:00 AM
Wow Randy, that's a home run !! Load that baby up with red spectra
Tom should have matching clamps available in a few weeks.
thanks for posting
Now I'm on the hunt for a red star and blade then it will be pumped out and ready for spring time Yellows
Try Black Pearl for the red offset aluminum blade & ebay for a red aluminum star. The only problem with the aluminum star is the threads wear out from tightening them down. But they look good. Rudy
Here are a couple you made in the beginning.
A special "Alto Mare" standard in red. This one was a gift from you...thanks again buddy!
I'm posting it again because we got lots of new blood here and they probably never saw it.
And a narrow silver" Tank Tap "...
I have taken the red "Alto Mare " on a couple of trips, and still looks great.
(https://i.imgur.com/8PS3eSc.jpg)
Plates from Tom "Cortez Conversions"
Frame and eccentric lever from Ted "Moxed Out"...by the way the thicker Maxed Out eccentric lever will work with the bent handle on the 113H's
Hand and guts from Alan "ProChallenger"
Love these kits!
Sal
Quote from: Alto Mare on February 22, 2020, 11:37:48 PM
Here are a couple you made in the beginning.
A special "Alto Mare" standard in red. This one was a gift from you...thanks again buddy!
I'm posting it again because we got lots of new blood here and they probably never saw it.
And a narrow silver" Tank Tap "...
I have taken the red "Alto Mare " on a couple of trips, and still looks great.
(https://i.imgur.com/8PS3eSc.jpg)
Plates from Tom "Cortez Conversions"
Frame and eccentric lever from Ted "Moxed Out"...by the way the thicker Maxed Out eccentric lever will work with the bent handle on the 113H's
Hand and guts from Alan "ProChallenger"
Love these kits!
Sal
I got one reel with uncle sal's name on it,,,,,,,, ;D
.....beautiful reels Sal. Thank you for posting
Another option would be to use frame posts in place of the spacer bars. It almost looks like a stock 113H, but it's really a YTS in disguise
One can only imagine how many more thousands of 113h Penn would've sold had they offered a narrow version of the 113h
.....I'm upping the ante' on my remaining YTS kits. These last remaining kits will include 3 piece Ohana yts frame, matching Cortez Conversions clamp & hardware, and matching color Tiburon YTS spool . Plus one stainless top post.
I have 4 silver kits, and 4 black kits. These kits work particularly well with Cortez Conversions sideplate kits, but also work with Accurate, Javariance, and stock Penn sideplates.
I'm already losing money, so can't go lower than $165+ $5 USA shipping. I doubt anyone will be disappointed at the quality and functionality of this kit. $85 frame kit, $25 Cortez clamp, $75 tiburon spool. Yep I'm good at math, but lousy at breaking even !
Post here any questions or PM
Thanks for looking at soon to be extinct last of the 3 piece YTS kits.
Mention Sal in your request for an additional $10 discount, and a couple jars of my albacore !!
-Ted
Here are a few pics.
If I'm going fishing with one of these, I will somtimes slide out the spacer bars and put posts in their place. That way the spacer bars will stay unscathed for display, which is about 98% of the year !!
Forwarding these pics from page 1
Those reels look gorgeous! - john
Quote from: Brewcrafter on October 20, 2020, 04:08:09 AM
Those reels look gorgeous! - john
Thank you John. Pics don't do these any justice
They all look good to me, but I'm biased because I gave most the input for R&D
Here is one of my renditions I built from Teds kits.
Other than the YTS Kit,Cortez Side Plates, SS Gears,SS 10 Tooth Sleeve , Dual Dogs,New Drags and washers it is all Original.
(https://oldreelcollectors.com/gallery/1-010121215727-1211117.jpeg)
Thanks Ted for all the Help .
Maybe one more
(https://oldreelcollectors.com/gallery/1-010121215745-1311552.jpeg)
I know I'm more than a little late to this party but are there any kits still available by any chance?
Quote from: Squidh90 on September 22, 2021, 12:56:18 AM
I know I'm more than a little late to this party but are there any kits still available by any chance?
Hello squid, sometimes better late than never. I have secret stash of just a couple of these kits. I have them tucked away, but pretty sure I have 1 red, 1 silver, and 2 black
Ted
Awesome, pm sent.