Gale Outboard Parts Availability

[YellowJacket1956]

I am looking at a boat for sale that has a 40 hp Gale outboard from the early 1960's. I know this was a division of OMC. Does this suggest parts are generally available, and part numbers may even be the same as 40 hp Johnson parts?
Thanks for any help here.

 

[jimmbo]

There were 40 hp Gales in 1961, 62, and 63. While some parts may fit, there might be some differences like no thermostats or the fiberglass cowl and midsection design. I know the 1971 thru 1976 40hp Evinrude and Johnsons and later "commercial" 40s were referred to as "Gale" motors. I am speculating as I have never seen a 1960s 40 hp Gale.

 

[F_R]

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As an old mechanic for a Gail dealer, I can tell you that if the part is the same, the part number is the same between Gale, Johnson, and Evinrude. I can also tell you that with the exception of the cowl (shape), darn near everything on the 40 Gale was used on J/E at one time or another. I can also tell you that I personally owned a 40 Gale and ran it for a number of years. A very satisfactory motor.

If you do buy one, do yourself a big favor and get a parts list specific to your particular model. Parts are available at any Evinrude dealer (inasmuch as J/E parts are). But they won't give you the time of day unless you go in armed with part numbers. That's partly because they don't have the book either.

 

[YellowJacket1956]

Thank you both. As it turns out, this boat had some issues with the hull, so I will not be purchasing.