60 hp v4 gale???

nwcove

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was just offered a "60 hp v4 gale soverign". not really interested in it , but when i look for it in listings, the largest gale product offered was 40 hp? did the gale division of omc ever build a v4 60? ( the guy who offered it to me is an auto mechanic, so im sure its a 4cyl. he also said that the distributor moves with the throttle).
 

F_R

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Re: 60 hp v4 gale???

Yes, they certainly did make a V4 60hp, 1960 through 1963.Evinrude and Johnson motors.

EDIT: Of course, 1963 was the last year of Gale production, but almost as if by magic in 1964 the V4 60 hp Gale sprouted new hoods and became the "All New" 60hp Johnson and Evinrude motors
 

F_R

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Re: 60 hp v4 gale???

Nice simple, reliable motors. Think of it as a small bore 75hp without the frills. Of course somebody will be quick to point out that they were gas hogs. Well, weren't they all gas hogs in those days?

Generally speaking, many / most parts are available.
 
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