Saving Old Seagulls

Not sure putting it off center will do the job.

Not planning to cut things, but to make new, longer extensions. I can always put the original back together.

It’s more about keeping the bottom end in the water when I am standing midshipmen or up front.

As you can see the motor is a bit high. The idea is to place the prop behind the lower part of the Y transom so it pulls clear water. If I extend it by 9” it will do the trick. That way the Skeg on the gearbox is just above the keel line. I may need to do something to reduce back pressure. I am plan...

It is thrust I am after. It is a displacement Hull so speed is not an issue.
Fresh water on Lough Ree in Ireland. The river flow could be up to 4 or 5 knots I suspect.

I will post a pic of it in the down position tomorrow, and you will see why I need it lowered.

Some more pics

The prop spring is inside the prop.

What I am after is thrust. Is there a better prop or is this the thrustiest?

Hi all, Last year I purchased a model 90. Against all the advise I bought it sight unseen off eBay. I am in Ireland and the 'gull was in Poole. The model number is EFNR 564FF9 Well a house move, a broken leg and a year later I unwrapped it, checked it over and started it. All good. The cap on the ta...