montg. wards Gale boat with seaking???should i buy

[zuke]

i recently purchased a 14' aluminum boat that i feel like traiding for a bigger more cumfy boat ( one my g-friend would go on ) <br /><br />this guy wants to trade flat out for his ( this is all i know )<br /><br />its a 1959 montgomery ward "gale" boat with a 25 or 35 hp outboard seaking, he sais its a 14 or 15' fiberglass boat, i havent seen it yet, but he sais all it needs is a paint job and tlc, im willing to spend the time and use my handyman skills to make it a good boat, but i would like to know what it looks like before i make the trip to see it... <br /><br />does anyone know where i can find pictures of this boat ( he doesnt have digital cam) online??? or does any one know any history to these specific boats???<br /><br />thanks in andvance for any help you can offer...

 

[WillyBWright]

Re: montg. wards Gale boat with seaking???should i buy

I think the site is fiberglassics.com<br /><br />My son't boat has a 25 Sea King and it's going to get a 35 Gale. The 25 will pull me on skis.

 

[Solittle]

Re: montg. wards Gale boat with seaking???should i buy

zuke - Beware of what any seller says. We get lotsa posts where the buyer tells us that the seller said "All it needs is a - - - - ." And then the tale of woe begins.

 

[zuke]

Re: montg. wards Gale boat with seaking???should i buy

well i would normally be nervous, but as my above post says im trading my jon boat for his boat... my boat needs some work too and hopefully his just doesnt need more...<br /><br />thanks for concern...<br /><br />has anybody heard of this brand/model though, i'd like to learn about it before i get too involved.

 

[torino]

Re: montg. wards Gale boat with seaking???should i buy

Hi, I have a Montgomery Wards Seaking. It's a 1959 14 ft runabout. It has the original Seaking 35 HP motor made by Johnson. Gale was the manufacturer for Montgomery Wards, but later as I understand became Johnson.
This is a great little boat. I've had mine for about 8 years. It has a bench seat up front with a back and a bench seat in back without a back. I will try to send pics. Just recently painted it and will be looking to sell.
Moves prety good in the water. My boys and I had lots of fun in it!
I'd buy it if it's just in need of a little TLC!!!
Thanks

 

[torino]

Re: montg. wards Gale boat with seaking???should i buy

Hi, hopefully there is a pic attached here. This is my 1959 Seaking.
thanks

 

[torino]

Re: montg. wards Gale boat with seaking???should i buy

Hi here is a picture of my 1959 Seaking runabout. hopefully it is attached
Thanks