Saving Old Seagulls

Problem solved. Tow ball on the car is too high. To get the boat trailer level I need a 4" drop plate. That would raise the rear by about 2" and solve my problem.

Took two pilots to take off and land the things.

Tighten what looks like a old car square brake adjuster or a slotted screw. May need a tap with a blunt object first. Most weld a larger piece on first or very carefully heat.
Can be a bit of a bugger.

Watertight seat/compartment prevents turning round

I will understand if no one replys to this but sadly have just got a 6hp 4 stroke suzuki (needed extra power for strong current off Neist Point) but I have the same problem with my long shaft silver century. Trailing it on the back of the boat may have it catching the ground. Anyone got a simple des...

H agree !!!!! except I cannot type I .. I can only type H.

The I beam is not stronger. H is stronger and lighter.

Don't you have to allow something for the fuel vapour. I assume petrol is not very compressable.

Are they not worth nothing... sorry meant to say -- They are worth nothing.

I do have this leaflet anyway but someone else may be interested.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1950s-British ... 527wt_1328

From an engineering point , the top rod is better. "H" shape much stronger than "I " and lighter. It means your crank can be lighter too.

I bought my boat 30 years ago. It was a crescent 42 or a Orkney Spinner (at £1000 incl trailer) they were a similar price. I can launch it single handed (but have never had to) It's displacement so 9hp max (just ordered a new 6hp Suzuki 4 stroke - sorry) but very happy with any seagull longshaft on ...

Love the "cosmetically restored" bit. Makes you want to bid doesn't it !!!

Hope you arn't too deflated. I sure that boat won't be a patch on the one you do get.

I sure cringed when you ran over the end of that boat launch though

I think we all did.