year and hp of this model and serial #

[MudLake]

the motor says elto 12 on cover.

I think elto means evinrude light twin.

model F12D15
s/n 27625

thanks

 

[bankerjohn]

Re: year and hp of this model and serial #

1957 12hp Gale Elto motor ???

 

[BigB9000]

Re: year and hp of this model and serial #

1957 12hp Gale "Buccaneer"

 

[F_R]

Re: year and hp of this model and serial #

12D15 is the Gale model number. Sold in U.S. as:

12D15G---Goodyear Sea Bee
12D15B---Gale Buccaneer
50T3338----Speigel Brooklure
GG8971A--Montgomery Ward Sea King.

Also, in Canada:
Viking
Elto

All same motors with different trim and decals. 1957 12hp Deluxe