Saving Old Seagulls

Hmmm thinking now I'd say to survive the market it would have to have technical innovation & offer good value. A bit like when BS got started in the 1930's. Yet another Tohatsu knock-off would offer no competitive edge Torqeedo have some good innovation http://www.torqeedo.com/uk/ Environmental ...

Bullet1650 I'd suggest you use the running performance to gauge the mixture as opposed to the plug colour Here's a link to a plug chart found by Google http://www.aa1car.com/library/reading_spark_plugs.jpg A standard Seagull has to be very lean to seize, assuming normal pre-mix ratios. Usually they'...

Bullet1650

Looks fine to me

Something to bear in mind is that the combustion residue conductive. Given enough running time, the plug will ultimately 'track' the ignition directly to ground, despite it may look good with a clean gap. This problem is exacerbated by the use of cheap oils.

RexNZ

20th Saturday & 21st Sunday, Labour Weekend, October, 2012 Lake Rotoiti Nth by Trailer Yacht & Seagull Outboard. NZ. A leisurely tiki-tour of Lake Rotoiti North. Overnight camping on the yachts. Several possible mooring sites depending on weather & congestion. Cherry Bay / geothermal Hot...

Lagoon to the Outlet

Tinker

Pleased you made the effort to turn up & enjoy yourselves

Did you manage any good photos?

Rex

Follow-up 2012 The day started with some thick fog. A good turnout with a wide variety of vessels, 4 trailer yachts & 4 dinghies & 1 rubber duck. The usual chaos ensued at the start with some late starters, but eventually all managed to get away. Some cautious navigation thru the pea soup fo...

Update It's all go for the weekend on lake Tarawera. Both the long-range weather forecasts show a nice fine Saturday with a bit of cloud coming later on Sunday afternoon. Light winds. http://metvuw.com/forecast/forecast.php?type=rain&region=nzni&noofdays=5 http://www.metservice.com/rural/rot...

Rob Here's my suggestion, based on both actual experiences & rescue boat work Motor needs to be thoroughly checked over & given a prolonged test run flat out for an hour or so You'll need * daily spark plug changes * daily gear oil changes * spare prop springs & pins * spare prop * water...

25th Saturday 26th Sunday August 2012 Lake Tarawera Winter Overnight Camping Run to ‘Hot Water Beach’. NZ 8:30am Start A leisurely cruise around scenic Lake Tarawera. An overnight camping adventure at toasty warm geothermal Hot Water Beach. The campsite is located on the southern shores within the s...

Maybe a little gouging prior to welding would be a good idea

Charles

Your photo link isn't working

Maybe post the entire link script

Rex

Event Follow up 2012 Sunday turned out a perfect day for our annual winter run to Portobello. It was hard to believe the mirror calm conditions after the stormy weather the day before. It was only a small invasion on the village with several of our usual starters ringing in with apologies. Paul V. w...

(Latest word from the organiser) Well the rain date has produced decent weather for racing!! AND – allowed a few more boats to register!!! 67…..!!!!!!!!! So – we have 67 boats registered – up from our last record of 59. I hope to be able to report on Monday that everyone finished – but – we always h...

(Latest word from the organiser) Hi All, There is a loose plan for a run to Portobello this Sunday if the weather is fine. Kick-off around 1030 from Back Beach. Will have a look at the forecast on Friday night and follow up with an email. Cheers Graham.