Penn 155 question

[mcat]

This is not a maintenance question but thought I thought I would post my question on this forum.

 

I wanted to know what the number stamp on the reel foot for Penn 155 means?

I have two of these and they have different numbers 30-155 and 30-200.

I was wondering if this is a reference to the year the reels were manufactured or what the numbers mean.

 

Thanks,

MCAT

[Ken D]

Hello. Usually, the numbers you refer to, will be the part number for the reel stand. You can easily verify, by visiting either Penn's web page, (for the drawing), or Scott's Bait, search, using penn parts. It will pop right up.

[mitchell master]

Quote:

Originally Posted by mcat 

This is not a maintenance question but thought I thought I would post my question on this forum.

I wanted to know what the number stamp on the reel foot for Penn 155 means?

I have two of these and they have different numbers 30-155 and 30-200.

I was wondering if this is a reference to the year the reels were manufactured or what the numbers mean.

Thanks,

MCAT

Do they both have holes for a reel clamp alot of parts interchange 200 30-200 is a surfmaster  seat.

[mcat]

The 30-200 has holes for the reel seat clamp.

 

Thanks..

[gadabout]

The "30" identifies it as a reel foot. The second number is the model number of the reel for which that part was first designed. Many of the parts are interchangeable between reels. That's one of the ways Penn made reels affordable.

[RobG]

What KenD and Gatabout said. Refer to the several schematics and it will all make sense....and some Penn reel parts have been recycled for use in many later models.

[Tman1]

The one with the 20-200 foot was "upgraded' by someone so you could attach the reel seat. Many of tthe reels offered by Penn were offered in "standard"spool widths. so the spool, reel foot, and frame posts for different reels interchangeaable.

[mcat]

Thanks for the feed back . Ths reel was upgraded by my brother I just didn't think to ask him.

 

Mcat

[BluCs]

There is one other difference beyond the ability to install a reel clamp that is found on the "200" reel stand:  although both are interchangeable on either the 155 or the 200 (and others for that matter) when you compare the two side-by side the "155" reel stand is a skeletonized version of the 200 stand.  I know in your case the decision has already been made (by your brother) as to which one goes on there but the thought process is as follows:

 

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  Use the 155 stand if you want "correct" or "original equipment" or slightly lighter weight.  OE helps with resale, btw.
  

 

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  Use the 200 stand if you want something more robust, or to have the capability for a reel clamp (i.e. if you are installing it on a pure cork taped handle, "retro" or 'deckhand" style).
  

 

Blu_Cs