Joe, Seagulls are great - I am contemplating one right now BUT - the 2 stroke thing - I had three of them (OAS) old outboard acquisition syndrome - 2 Century Plus - direct and clutch and a 110 FNR -but they too were all stolen! Great motors with torque and props to match - they actually used them on work barges with removable brackets. Still have Service manuals 122 pages covers all models for service and parts including transmission - Simple pieces of machinery! That in consideration - I think paddles and oars work best for me - (esp if someone else is paddling using a whisker pole) smaller boats - delete the motors - my new goal. Take Care Have Fun Go Sailing. _www.wrinkleboat.web.com_ (http://www.wrinkleboat.web.com)