Reply To: Year/Model Identification? Sea King

[John Gragg]

Thank guys.

Ralph, I noticed my motor (’49) has two horizontal slots in the front side of the lower housing right under the transom mount. The subject motor has one. Yours the same?

Tubs, could that also be a 1.5hp? I ask because my motor uses a decimal point (5.0) in the hp description. Yes, it could have changed year to year, but trying to make some comparisons here.

Frank, my serial is 324531. Looking at the chart on discount marine I am assuming that the column ‘serial’ is the starting serial number for that model run. I’m sure you have it but in case here it is: https://discount-marine-parts.com/ob_sea_king_gale_model.html

Because of the missing information, along with the many models made each year, it’s really hard to tell what year it is. But very likely a ’47 or ’48. Definitely not a ’49 in my mind.

I appreciate any additional input you might have and Frank, I will get to looking harder for a gas tank. How did you search it? I’ve used the part # to no avail. That tank will probably ‘work’ for my motor, with some fuel line adjustments, but is not correct for my motor. Gonna keep searching and hope for the best.

Thx guys!

Best Regards

John Gragg
RIverside, CA

Just starting in the hobby, please be patient.

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