Barge pushers.

StephenRT · Post by **StephenRT** » Fri Jun 05, 2009 8:29 pm

The 102 plus has always struck me as one of the most impressive Seagull motors with its massive gearbox and 13”prop though I imagine that due to their large size they were limited in their appeal.
They seem to rarely get mentioned in this forum and I was wondering how many still survive and indeed how many are still actually used?

niander · Post by **niander** » Fri Jun 05, 2009 9:12 pm

anyone got a pic of one of these?...

Horsley-Anarak · Post by **Horsley-Anarak** » Fri Jun 05, 2009 9:39 pm

This must be the best barge Seagull combination

I think Kubota inboard is the best option for a barge.

H-A

Post by **charlesp** » Fri Jun 05, 2009 10:09 pm

OK then...

I have to admit to a weakness for these monsters. They do certainly move stuff. Slowly, but definitely.

niander · Post by **niander** » Fri Jun 05, 2009 10:39 pm

nice

rosbullterier · Post by **rosbullterier** » Fri Jun 05, 2009 11:05 pm

My WHCL 71RA was the only Seagull left to propel my boat after tech probs with the proposed engine in the last Lerryn Seagull race.

I came in last . . .

albert · Post by **albert** » Sat Jun 06, 2009 6:38 pm

I came in last . .

Well,

My THC isn't that slow, about the same as a normal 102, but with more push and to reach the same speed you need more revs.

Once, I pushed a 20ton barge, not fast, but she did!

My THC is the Seagull I like most, but for normal use on my Drascombe I use my AC, much lighter! Our Drascombe is named Seagull (of course).

My THC, I use a few times a year only on our heavy steel boat while tugging the boat of our 5 year old daughter. I am now renovating a forty minus for her...

Albert

timberman2004 · Post by **timberman2004** » Mon Jun 08, 2009 10:56 pm

oh well ....

in for a penny, in for a pound ..

got the engines ....just need to get a barge to push

but does it have to be so big ??