Outboard motor manufacturer

[Frank Cornine]

I recently purchased this outboard from a small engine repair shop for $30. Someone painted over any decals and data plate (couldn’t locate any) so I could not determine any information about this unit. It is a single cylinder water cooled motor. The side covers were removed when I got it.  If anyone can help me identify make, model and year, I’d be thrilled! I have attached several photos.

Thanks,

Frank

[frankr]

One of the Gale variants. (1940’s)

• This reply was modified 3 years, 2 months ago by frankr.

[Frank Cornine]

Thanks for the quick response. I’ll start researching into Gale outboards….

[Bob Wight]

Maybe a Gale-built Goodyear Sea-Bee.

Bob

1937 Champion D2C Deluxe Lite Twin
1954 Johnson CD-11
1955 Johnson QD-16
1957 Evinrude Fastwin 18
1957 Evinrude 3022
1958 Johnson QD-19
1958 Johnson FD-12
1959 Johnson QD-20

“Every 20 minute job is only a broken bolt away from a 3-day project.”
"Every time you remove a broken or seized bolt an angel gets his wings."

• This reply was modified 3 years, 2 months ago by Bob Wight.

[Frank Cornine]

Thanks Bob, I’ll check into that.

[joecb]

If there is remnants of original blue and yellow paint, that would point to a Sea Bee

Joe B

[Frank Cornine]

Joe, Someone did a really bad job of painting the entire motor blue and white with a brush and covered whatever original paint and decals were on it. At some point I will start stripping the paint off to see what remains underneath. The more pictures I see of older Sea Bee outboards I believe that’s what it is.

[joecb]

Typically, the run -of -the mill homeowner paint is not nearly as durable as the factory stuff, Good chance that with the initial application of a chemical stripper, you will see the original paint.

Joe B

[frankr]

Which do you want it to be?  Choices are Western Flyer, Hiawatha, Sea Bee, Sea King.

 

 

[need2fish]

+ Viking,  Atlas, Brooklure , made in 1.5, 3, 5 and 12 hp.

I have all 7 white labelled  1.5  and the Evinrude version (weedless) a close relative, along with several 3 & 5 in various condition.

The serial # plate should be between the 2 transom clamps. The tank looks like it is for a Sea Bee.

I believe you have a 3 hp, but the cast iron jug looks like it’s from an Evinrude Sportsman (around ’47, ’48) . As far as I know Gale 3s have an all-aluminum crank case and jug… Maybe Frankr can straighten that out.

 

 

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