Saving Old Seagulls

Thanks for the support Jon.
I was thinking I might have to get my hands dirty.
I'll give it a whirl and report back - quite possibly with pics too!

Also, you may be interested; I have a 1946 102 series. I can gather up the data for you if you still want it.

Cheers
Johnny

Hello.
I managed to track down the previous owner.
He confirms the engine hasn't been started in over 20yrs but is dubious about a broken shaft as he has no recollection of any impact hard enough to cause such damage.
Any other thoughts please before I 'go in'?
Many thanks
Johnny

Hello Michael, thanks for the reply.
Water comes out at first, when I start her, but then soon trickles away.

Hello all. I have a 1962/3 Century Plus, long shaft with a clutch. (CPC30416L). No history with it, but I'd say it may not have been used for twenty years. Was told prop didn't turn, checked drive spring, which was fine, and put in a new fill of EP 140. Managed to get her started but alas the drive ...

Cheers Davy, thanks for the reply.
What type of engines do you have?

Hello, I'm very happy to be here. I have recently come into possession of, not one but, three lovely British Seagulls. Nearly a flock. In reverse order; a 1969 Forty Minus (F1299A9), same age as the wife funnily enough, given to me by a friend when I mentioned that I'd always fancied a Seagull, next...