Saving Old Seagulls

Out of interest , what sort of price would be 'reasonable' for a similar in average restorable condition? (apart from the obvious answer - 'whatever some one will pay' ) I have a small (but growing) collection of Seagull and would love to own one. (Any offers!)

Have just purchased 40+ (SJP 7593) for £30 on ebay and this has a flat end tank and black painted tiller. (In the same family since 1958 when purchased new and only had occasional use)

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/280836938957?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2648#ht_500wt_1413

This has ...

A GP14 or a Gull (appropriately) with a 40plus standard (I have a few)...
Mjn

How about just a two day trip to start with so the inexperienced flockers (like myself) could iron out any problems ? Start and finishing at the same point would also solve the transport problems.

Have you any dates in mind?

See:-

http://www.thamesvintageboatclub.com/thames-locks.html

for lock details and distances.

'Down the Thames' & Cholsey for me as well looks good......better start collecting some 'house points'.....
Does the Medway offer any opportunities?

Price depends on amount and type - If you give them a call they will tell you. They don't have an official shop counter but I found then extremely helpful with advice and suggestions . They also have gel coats and brushes and seem to supply what ever quantity you require - however small. Hope this ...

If anyone is the Surrey area is looking for glass fibre products (boat repair or making) I can recommend 'Fi Glass' of Station Road, Edenbridge as being very helpful - they can supply all the resins, matting and tape and freely give advice. (They also make the Caterham 7 bodies).

I am new to all this but the Thames trip sounds interesting. I have collected a number of 40+ over the last year and also have access to a Gull dinghy and a GP14 ..would either of these be suitable?

What is the purpose of the resistor in the HT lead and what are the benefits? Which motors have one?
Thanks..
Malcolm

What is the paint of choice when restoring a Seagull. (Etching primer then Hamerite silver?)

Can you tell me the normal thickness of the gasket between the downpipes and the gearbox on the 40+.
Many thanks.....
Malcolm

Do you happen to have a throttle control (40+) amongst you parts ?
Thanks..
Malcolm