What did I get?

WestCoast Transplant · March 06, 2018, 03:59:21 AM

So in my hunt to build a new collection, I ordered two Beachmasters (155 and 160) from Ebay. $25 with shipping. I figure not to bad.
I get home and open the box to find my latest prize. I didn't notice how much of a size difference there was between the two.
I set the newly arrived 160 next to the 160 I bought Saturday with spare parts. (Whole other story) I think the Ebay Beachmaster "160"
is really a Baymaster 180 with a replaced plate. The stand has 30-180S stamped into it.

Did I score something sweet or just a nice light weight reel?
And how can I tell if it's plastic or aluminum spool?

Beachmaster 155-Beachmaster 160-alleged "Beachmaster

JRD · March 06, 2018, 04:16:20 AM

Your alleged 160 has been narrowed to 180 size or just has a new plate as you guessed. Penn aluminum spools have a sharp shoulder. You don't have one there. Newell aluminum spools do have a rounded shoulder. Also plastics normally have a hole through them. Tap on it with a screw driver, plastic has a distinct sound. Or just dive into them, you'll see from the inside.

Swami805 · March 06, 2018, 04:24:35 AM

Sure looks like a 180, just a bit wider than a 160. could have been someone switched the plate and the seller didn't know the difference. Nice little reel the 180 and you did good for $25. Ebay can be a box of chocolates.
Likely the spool is plastic, a real score if it's aluminum. It' will be pretty obvious when you open the reel. Plastic spool will be fine on a reel that size for lighter line.
Nice reel for the cost of a few cups of coffee

WestCoast Transplant · March 06, 2018, 04:51:03 AM

The non handle side plate is correct for a 180. The clicker doesn't work so I'll see what spool itches tomorrow.

Dominick · March 06, 2018, 04:51:20 AM

Good grab. Dominick

nelz · March 06, 2018, 06:30:36 AM

STOP USING PHOTOBUCKET!!!

WestCoast Transplant · March 06, 2018, 06:48:40 AM

Quote from: nelz on March 06, 2018, 06:30:36 AM
STOP USING PHOTOBUCKET!!!

Sorry. Can't figure out why I can't load directly from the computer yet

Keta · March 06, 2018, 02:19:28 PM

Load to our gallery, it was hard for me at first but I'm not all that bright with computers. If you have problems e-mail me the photos and I will upload them for you.

I have seen reels on eBay advertised with the stand # and not the real reel number (

) by people that do not know Penn reels.

thorhammer · March 06, 2018, 03:03:32 PM

The S on the stand generally means "Saltwater"; back in the day Penn would have multipole stand variations for some lighter reels like 109 (9 uses the same stand also, 209 had S version as well), so they could tailor to both fresh and saltwater applications. Nice score. I love these reels. Note, the Baymaster , Beachmaster and 350 Leveline use same drive train (5-155 main gear) whereas Surfmasters use 5-60. Spools are interchangeable throughout if the cage width adjusted accordingly. The 350 obviously has a one-off caging, but I include it here because the spool fits the "x-Master" reels. I had one with a 29-350 tho others have 29-200. Note, the 30-49 stand is drilled for a clamp and fits the 180 should you need one.

John

Gfish · March 06, 2018, 03:22:42 PM

Good info. John. Now I know the gear size on my 350 levelline. It was a first for me, those small leather drag washers, but 2-0.5mm and 1-1.0 mm, C-tex cut by me are gonna replace 'em. Shoulda guessed when I saw the 3?-155 bridge.

thorhammer · March 06, 2018, 03:28:33 PM

The 350 under gear is same too, key 4-155, as beachmaster.

J

WestCoast Transplant · March 06, 2018, 04:33:15 PM

Great info! I'll post pics tonight from the gallery.
Can't wait to dig further into this one. Could be my next surf perch rig.

WestCoast Transplant · March 07, 2018, 02:24:15 AM

bottom to top - 155 Beachmaster from Ebay, 160 Beachmaster from a parking lot deal, Alleged "160 Beachmaster" from Ebay.
the 180 definitely has the proper left side plate for a Baymaster and there are handle side plates on Ebay which
I will pick up to correct the reel.