Who made boats for Montgomery Ward?
Sea King boats, trailers, and outboards were sold by Montgomery Wards but were built by a variety of manufacturers such as Chris Craft, Fort Dodge, Span America, Speed Queen, Super Craft, Wizard, and Trailorboat. The line of outboards motors were built by Gale (a division of OMC) and later on by West Bend/Chrysler.
Where is the serial number on a Johnson boat motor?
Find the serial number or code number. It will be found on the nameplate located on the outboard itself, on the mounting bracket or on the silver core plug on top of the power head.
Who makes Sea King boat motors?
Gale Products, Inc.
The Sea King brand was sold by retailer and catalog store Montgomery Ward & Company, and manufactured by Gale Products, Inc., a subsidiary of OMC (the maker of Johnson and Evinrude outboards).
How long is a boat engine serial number?
8-digits
This information can be found on a riveted tag on the starboard side of the transom bracket (on the outside of the boat). The serial number will either be 8-digits beginning with a 0 or 1, followed by a letter and six numbers, OR it will be the horsepower of the motor followed by a series of letters and numbers.
How do I know what sterndrive I have?
Transom Plates: The serial number tag is located on the inner transon plate inside the boat; or, on the upper swivel pin. Sterndrive Serial Number (separate from engine): The serial number tag is located on the upper drive shaft housing (starboard side or on the back of the housing).
How to identify the year of a Montgomery Ward Sea King?
How do you identify the year of a 12 ft. Montgomery Ward Sea King ? Boat? Motor? 12 hp kind of vague question Just the boat, no motor. There’s a worn white rectangle on the side with the name. I don’t see any other identifying marks. on the transum top right corner should be the hull ID #. Thats tells you everything about the boat.
Where do you find the serial number on a boat?
This is often referred to as the “boat serial number” or “boat ID number”. The number is usually found in the stern and can be engraved on a plate or stamped into the boat material. For boats built or imported after August 1, 1984. The system for building the HIN changed after this date.
Where do I look for the hull identification number?
The hull identification number (HIN) on all boats built after November 1, 1972 is permanently affixed to the rear of the transom usually on the upper right corner. It is required by federal law and must appear on the registration application.
Is the hull serial number the same as the mic?
Manufacturer Identification Code (MIC) and Hull Serial Number are the same as described above. Here’s where it gets confusing. Manufacturers were given the option of giving either the date of manufacture, or the model year.
What is the serial number on a Montgomery Ward Sea King 14?
All the data tag gives me is a serial number, max 14 hp, 3 persons and not to exceed 600 lbs total. There is no decals indicating a manufactor, but it does say Outboard Boating Club of America on that data tag.
What kind of boat is a Montgomery Ward?
I have tried to do research on it and I think it’s a Montgomery Ward/Sea King 14′ V Hull boat. All the data tag gives me is a serial number, max 14 hp, 3 persons and not to exceed 600 lbs total. There is no decals indicating a manufactor, but it does say Outboard Boating Club of America on that data tag.
This is often referred to as the “boat serial number” or “boat ID number”. The number is usually found in the stern and can be engraved on a plate or stamped into the boat material. For boats built or imported after August 1, 1984. The system for building the HIN changed after this date.
Are there interchangeable parts for a Sea King outboard?
Be aware that many of the Sea King parts have interchangeable parts with OMC, Force, Chrysler or Clinton outboards. Parts are guaranteed to be in good, serviceable condition and have a 30 day return policy. We have many parts that are not yet listed on this site. If you need a specific part for your outboard, ask – we may have it.