Penn 747

Started by Shark Hunter, March 02, 2016, 11:44:24 PM

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Shark Hunter

I picked up one of these on a whim.
It is first generation. Not too impressed. I can live with the alloy gears, but the main gear rides on nylon bushings instead of bearings.
I thought it would be just like a 750. Its still a solid reel.
Metal spool and Frame. It has a pivot like a 650ss, just bigger.
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cbar45

Those black spools are a direct swap with the gold SS versions of corresponding size. 

When Penn was still selling spool decals, it was an easy way to create a blacked-out 7500 or 8500-SS--if that is your thing..;)

Chad

handi2

If you want bearings just let me know.
OCD Reel Service & Repair
Gulf Breeze, FL

Shark Hunter

I have 750 bearings Keith. I don't think they will work here.
That main gear is a different bird. Its solid at one end like a penn spool.
It is still a cool reel. Just not what I was expecting.
I only gave $60 for it.
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