TOPIC: A bunch of old motors for sale in Montana

Reiters Marina in Billings, MT has been my source for Evinrude parts. I noticed the number of old motors they had sitting around seemed to be increasing. The owner is getting on in years and turns out his wife told him it was time to turn loose of his collection.

Most noteable is a nice 1958 Javelin, but he has well over 20 motors primarily of Evinrude descent, but also a few Mercurys and some others, from the 1920s-1980s. Some run, some don't, but all are clean and properly stored on motor stands out of the weather. Billings is known for it's dry climate and machines have a relatively easy time of it here.

I'm in there from time to time and can snap some pictures or can provide a phone number if you just want to call and see what he has.

There's also a 14' Century Sportsman badly in need of refinishing that would pair up very nicely with the aforementioned Javelin. I almost asked him how much for the set.

And no, I don't get a finder's fee, just wanted to let you guys know.

Do you have a contact email for them? I found their web page but it has only a phone number.

Clark Savage Jr wrote:

Do you have a contact email for them?

I don't, I can ask next week when I'm in to pick up some parts I ordered. Although I'd be a little surprised if they have email, they still hand write all their receipts.

And they do seem to be proud of their stuff, I don't know if there will be any bargains, but you never know.

Maybe you can have them list what they have on here.58 Javelin may look nice on my 56 MFG,when I get done with it.My Grandaughters other Grandparents lives there and Daughter/SonNlaw are a couple hours from there,Bozeman.So shipping and purchasing would not be a problem.I was out there for Christmas,cannot believe that they do not plow streets or have stop signs at intersections.

I've been going to Montana since I was a kid to visit relations. My daughter lived in Bozeman for seven year starting in 97. No they don't plow. I spent a winter there 2004-05. I asked the same question. Answer, Why plow when it's going to snow again tomorrow, and tomorrow and every day after that? Plus it usually doesn't snow a lot at a time, so put some salt and sand down and drive careful. You would need an army of snowplows to keep the streets free. The costs would be astronomical.

No salt used on roadways that I was aware of .Pretty much land of the all wheel drive.No sales tax = minimal services,like no stop signs or plowing.Billings was worse.The only thing that would worry me is emergency vehicles getting stuck.Drive careful? Speed limit is 75 on the thruway [I-90] with 50+ mph cross winds and one lane a sheet of ice the other hit or miss,no lie,just lived it.WHITE KNUCKLES, baby.

Where at?? My father in law lives up by Flathead lake. I could always have him go down and pick me one up. I am looking for a 1964-ish Johnson/evenrude 35hp for my boat.