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by Ozzmotorz
Sat Dec 23, 2017 7:26 am
Forum: General Topics
Topic: Have I got the longest one?
Replies: 52
Views: 60075

Re: Have I got the longest one?

Another pic, of the transom mount.
by Ozzmotorz
Sat Dec 23, 2017 7:04 am
Forum: General Topics
Topic: Have I got the longest one?
Replies: 52
Views: 60075

Have I got the longest one?

I have recently acquired this SD model seagull. It was purchased from the son, of the original owner, and came with various original papers and exploded diagrams, that most have probably seen before. Interestingly, it looks to of had a 3 inch extension, to the driveshaft, and exhaust tube. I have ne...
by Ozzmotorz
Fri Dec 22, 2017 8:14 pm
Forum: Other Old Outboards (Non-Seagulls)
Topic: Not Outboards At All
Replies: 5
Views: 10315

Re: Not Outboards At All

All the best with the focus, and success of quitting.
It certainly seems like a lot of money, that could be better wasted on vintage outboards.lol.
If you don’t have good health, then life isn’t as much fun.
Cheers
by Ozzmotorz
Tue Nov 28, 2017 8:44 am
Forum: Other Old Outboards (Non-Seagulls)
Topic: What’s this?
Replies: 8
Views: 13193

Re: What’s this?

It must be fairly common, as I also have one. Same lower unit, but with a victa lawnmower engine adapted. It also was poorly engineered, and only run for a short time, before it flogged out the crankshaft bearings. Lol
by Ozzmotorz
Sat Oct 14, 2017 12:29 am
Forum: Other Old Outboards (Non-Seagulls)
Topic: Riptide Boatman Farewell
Replies: 1
Views: 5596

Re: Riptide Boatman Farewell

I may be interested, depending on area etc.
Will pm
Cheers
by Ozzmotorz
Thu Jun 22, 2017 10:55 am
Forum: Other Old Outboards (Non-Seagulls)
Topic: Railway Museum outboard
Replies: 11
Views: 19997

Re: Railway Museum outboard

Nice old motor,
Not too many around, I think.
Cheers
by Ozzmotorz
Tue May 23, 2017 11:01 am
Forum: Other Old Outboards (Non-Seagulls)
Topic: Australian Riptide Sportsman
Replies: 104
Views: 117126

Re: Australian Riptide Sportsman

You are not the only one, that has trouble with salt water corrosion. LOL
It seems every outboard I touch, has some part , or bolt that is rusted solid.
Its all Part OF The Fun.!!
Cheers
by Ozzmotorz
Sat May 20, 2017 10:54 am
Forum: Other Old Outboards (Non-Seagulls)
Topic: It was a nice fine day!
Replies: 12
Views: 17136

Re: It was a nice fine day!

That is the coolest thing ever. Lol
It came up really nice. Hope you find lots of things to use it for.
A tow bar on the back, to move your boat around..?
Cheers
by Ozzmotorz
Thu May 18, 2017 10:55 am
Forum: Other Old Outboards (Non-Seagulls)
Topic: It was a nice fine day!
Replies: 12
Views: 17136

Re: It was a nice fine day!

Cool, love the boat build.
More pics of the motorised barrow, would be great,if you can
Cheers
by Ozzmotorz
Thu May 18, 2017 4:26 am
Forum: Other Old Outboards (Non-Seagulls)
Topic: Owners of Australian Riptide Outboards - Call to Action
Replies: 60
Views: 113061

Re: Owners of Australian Riptide Outboards - Call to Action

Wow, fantastic info. Thanks on behalf of us hopeless riptide owners. Lol
Excellent research, and important details.
I look forward to the next instalment.
Cheers
by Ozzmotorz
Thu May 18, 2017 12:15 am
Forum: Other Old Outboards (Non-Seagulls)
Topic: It was a nice fine day!
Replies: 12
Views: 17136

Re: It was a nice fine day!

Wow,that is a neat motorised wheel barrow thing.
I would find that very useful.
Love the boat. Is it a plywood , seagull powered, racing boat ?
Cheers
by Ozzmotorz
Thu May 18, 2017 12:07 am
Forum: Other Old Outboards (Non-Seagulls)
Topic: Owners of Australian Riptide Outboards - Call to Action
Replies: 60
Views: 113061

Re: Owners of Australian Riptide Outboards - Call to Action

Another hopeless Riptide owner with another slant of what is what!

Welcome aboard Bro.

BnC

LOL. Yes, I have been called numerous different names, but hopeless riptide owner, seems to fit. LOL
by Ozzmotorz
Wed May 17, 2017 9:40 am
Forum: Other Old Outboards (Non-Seagulls)
Topic: Australian Riptide Sportsman
Replies: 104
Views: 117126

Re: Australian Riptide Sportsman

Nice looking engine. Good on you for chasing it up, and purchasing. It will be nice to see it restored, and displayed in your fathers memory.
Cheers
by Ozzmotorz
Wed May 17, 2017 9:27 am
Forum: Other Old Outboards (Non-Seagulls)
Topic: Owners of Australian Riptide Outboards - Call to Action
Replies: 60
Views: 113061

Re: Owners of Australian Riptide Outboards - Call to Action

Here are a couple of my riptides. I have one early fisherman F337 / 3. It has the steel tank mount, and RIPTIDE on the rope sheath My latter one 59 / 6023 has the alloy tank mounts, and a smooth rope sheath. I have another later one, but too hard to get to , to picture. It also has alloy tank bracke...
by Ozzmotorz
Wed May 10, 2017 9:42 am
Forum: Other Old Outboards (Non-Seagulls)
Topic: Owners of Australian Riptide Outboards - Call to Action
Replies: 60
Views: 113061

Re: Owners of Australian Riptide Outboards - Call to Action

OK, Cool. I will get some pics, and some serial numbers, over the next few days. From memory , I have a couple with the alloy tank bracket, and one with the steel bracket, and tank straps.
Cheers