Saving Old Seagulls

Hey everybody,

I have recently discovered a Seagull outboard in my fiancees mothers shed. I asked her could i take it and only realized what it was when i visited this site ( very informative). I have looked up the serial number on the side but i cannot match it to any of the listed models on the page. Could anybody be of help:)?
Iv never done anything like this before but i plan on trying to completely restore the engine as i don't think there is much damage to it.
The model Number is LS36520


I think i may have found a new passion over night

Thanks all
Paul

See if this is your motor: http://www.britishseagullparts.com/Super40Plus.htm

Welcome to the wild, wet, wacky world of the British Seagull. Your first step on the road to revival is to study this and every Seagull site on the web and especially to read the FAQ here at SOS, then read it again. Do this, and ask lots of questions and you will be rewarded with a terrific little outboard motor, the everlasting admiration of your future bride, and quite possibly the guarded respect of your mother in law.

Good luck.

Todd

Hi Todd,

Thanks for the reply, I'm a complete noob to outboard motors, using one is as far as my knowledge goes.

That may be it ill need to investigate more, is there any reason the serial number may be different?

thanks for the advice man, I'm sure ill be a regular visitor in the future.

Regards,
Paul

I think your serial # is okay. The LS is an early 40 series motor, and your number would indicate it was made circa 1956-57. Check this page out:
http://www.britishseagullparts.com/iden ... .htm#Forty

A good LS is quite desireable. With all the help available here, the reliable support of John (Mr. S.O.S) Williams as well as alot, I'll wager, of helpful 'Gullers around Dublin, you'll have a fine running kicker in no time.
But be forewarned, once you've shown affection to one Seagull, others will start turning up in your shed. Mark my words ...

Todd

yes they do have a habit of breeding, I have 9 that are running, five of them were given to me, plus 3 that are for parts plus other stuff. It is very addictive, they are very annoying as everywhere you go someone has a story to tell about them.
Remember that they are the dirtiest smelliest noisiest outboard in existence and are the only motor that converts petrol straight into smoke.
also if they aren't leaking something from somewhere there is something wrong with them.