Guys, Another Seagull aficionado here - THE most reliable engine for a boat ever made! IMHO Make sure those tools are the proper Kings English wrenches or risk rounded fastener heads. Unfortunately mine are still AWOL. (may have a line on the big one though-fingers crossed) Messy -environmentally incorrect but freakin bombproof. And when they are cleaned up and the exhaust tube is polished, black and gold paint shining in the sunlight- it's like having an XK 120 hanging on your stern. "Torque Rules! tree stump pullin torque. GO In a message dated 3/12/2009 9:04:50 A.M. US Mountain Standard Time, chbenneck@sbcglobal.net writes: Hi Bones, Back in my big boat days, I had a Dwyer 7'-9" dinghy with a 2 HP Seagull (which replaced an Evinrude where every part was totally inaccessible) and I loved it. Yes, it tends to be a bit oily, but the advantage of a Seagull is that all it's parts are out in the open and instantly accessible in case it doesn't want to run. Spark plugs are easy to remove and check for carbon deposits; you can check the transparent fuel line to make certain that the carburetor is getting fuel (and that you really do have the fuel tank shutoff valve in the OPEN position); or to clean the carburetor bowl if there is dirt in the fuel. Just remember to be careful when you pull the starting cord that you aren't hitting someone in the face with the cord as you pull - been there: done that.... I loved it too. It was a totally reliable engine; and totally fixable with on board tools. Connie Ronnie Keeler wrote:
Bones,
I just happen to know where there is a late model, 5hp, Silver Century Plus (with clutch) Seagull in good condition. It was Griselda's origonal auxillary motor and is sitting in the corner of my brother's garage. He has offered to give it to me if I just come and get it. Let me know if you are interested.
Ron (whitebeard)
M17 #14, Griselda
Lake Livingston, Texas
From: bownez@juno.com Date: Thu, 12 Mar 2009 12:48:33 +0000 To: montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com Subject: Re: M_Boats: tenders
Hi Joe,
The smaller inflatable kayaks are shorter than my K-1 model, so I would imagine with less wetted surface they would paddle easier and be a tad more nimble. The other kayaks I have paddled are the hard shell fiberglass/plastic models which track far better than the inflatables. I do like my K-1 for the room it offers my long legs and ability to carry some gear, plus, I can deflate her and stuff it in the cockpit. I have towed her for short distances, but Bonita would prefer to frolic through the water without a leash on! On another note, I use a foot pump with the K-1, and I can pump her up in the M17 cockpit in 5 minutes.
I'd love to own a Seagull outboard, they are classic.
Bye from Bones
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With all this talk about seagull motors, I may have to go get the one my brother has offered. He replaced it because it was hard to start, noisey and smelly. I got the 4hp eninrude replacement when I got Griselda from him but maybe the seagull would be a better choice. It is a model often referred to as "Barge puller"; the 5hp silver crown with the 5 blade propeller. I just repaired the gouge that big prop make in Griselda's rudder. Ron (Whitebeard) M17 #14, Griselda Lake Livingston, Texas
From: GILASAILR@aol.com Date: Thu, 12 Mar 2009 12:25:56 -0400 To: montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com Subject: Re: M_Boats: tenders
Guys, Another Seagull aficionado here - THE most reliable engine for a boat ever made! IMHO Make sure those tools are the proper Kings English wrenches or risk rounded fastener heads. Unfortunately mine are still AWOL. (may have a line on the big one though-fingers crossed) Messy -environmentally incorrect but freakin bombproof. And when they are cleaned up and the exhaust tube is polished, black and gold paint shining in the sunlight- it's like having an XK 120 hanging on your stern. "Torque Rules! tree stump pullin torque.
GO
In a message dated 3/12/2009 9:04:50 A.M. US Mountain Standard Time, chbenneck@sbcglobal.net writes:
Hi Bones,
Back in my big boat days, I had a Dwyer 7'-9" dinghy with a 2 HP Seagull (which replaced an Evinrude where every part was totally inaccessible) and I loved it.
Yes, it tends to be a bit oily, but the advantage of a Seagull is that all it's parts are out in the open and instantly accessible in case it doesn't want to run. Spark plugs are easy to remove and check for carbon deposits; you can check the transparent fuel line to make certain that the carburetor is getting fuel (and that you really do have the fuel tank shutoff valve in the OPEN position); or to clean the carburetor bowl if there is dirt in the fuel. Just remember to be careful when you pull the starting cord that you aren't hitting someone in the face with the cord as you pull - been there: done that....
I loved it too. It was a totally reliable engine; and totally fixable with on board tools.
Connie
Ronnie Keeler wrote:
Bones,
I just happen to know where there is a late model, 5hp, Silver Century Plus (with clutch) Seagull in good condition. It was Griselda's origonal auxillary motor and is sitting in the corner of my brother's garage. He has offered to give it to me if I just come and get it. Let me know if you are interested.
Ron (whitebeard)
M17 #14, Griselda
Lake Livingston, Texas
From: bownez@juno.com Date: Thu, 12 Mar 2009 12:48:33 +0000 To: montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com Subject: Re: M_Boats: tenders
Hi Joe,
The smaller inflatable kayaks are shorter than my K-1 model, so I would imagine with less wetted surface they would paddle easier and be a tad more nimble. The other kayaks I have paddled are the hard shell fiberglass/plastic models which track far better than the inflatables. I do like my K-1 for the room it offers my long legs and ability to carry some gear, plus, I can deflate her and stuff it in the cockpit. I have towed her for short distances, but Bonita would prefer to frolic through the water without a leash on! On another note, I use a foot pump with the K-1, and I can pump her up in the M17 cockpit in 5 minutes.
I'd love to own a Seagull outboard, they are classic.
Bye from Bones
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