12hp Gale mfg (Goodyear branded) motor in salt water? brackish water?

[Scott Danforth]

So my dad is coming down this weekend. he called me up and asked if I wanted the boat (his 14' tinny with a 12hp Gale, trolling motor, depth finder, etc.) and said he hasnt used it since I winterized it for him 4 years ago. He already has it hooked to the car, tires inflated and bearings greased.

my question - is the shafting stainless so it would withstand the occassional dip in salt or brackish water, or should I use this in fresh water only locations and find a different motor for the 2 or 3 fishing excursions where we may be in brackish or salt water with this small boat?

I know the Merc Mark 20 is not going to see salt water, and my 9.8 is being used for the hellion.

 

[F_R]

Depends on what year the 12 is. Some had steel shafts, later ones had stainless steel shafts.

 

[Scott Danforth]

not sure if its a 58 or 59, however can confirm this weekend