Saving Old Seagulls

there are plenty on ebay for sale but as a newbie how do i pick a reasonable one, i need one for a 10ft dinghy any advice gratefully received THANKS

Ebay is a little hit & miss on most things.
It all depends on what you want as well as what is best for the boat.
Do you want a vintage motor to restore and show off after, or with a recoil start, or even a clutch.
We can point you in the right direction, if you know that you want.

Knowing your location would help also, as shipping can be expensive

thanks for replies my location is wigan in lancs and would like a seagull 4 or 5 hp or less if you knowledgeable persons advise that less is better, i would like a older rather than newer model to keep me busy during winters

I would say that for a 10 foot boat, your best bet would be a 40 Plus.

A 40 Plus pushes my 14 foot boat very easily.

There are loads of 40 Plus engines available, I would go for one with a gold coloured flywheel http://www.saving-old-seagulls.co.uk/i_ ... 20plus.jpg

Spares are cheap and easy to find, try to get one that has a good tank and good chrome on the leg.

Prices vary from £25.00 to £200.00. I would pay between £60-£80 for one with good chrome and tank.

I would rather have one that has not been got at, so buying a non runner for me would be the way to go.

Look for a dirty looking, untouched complete engine. Ideally sold away from the coast next to a fresh water river.

A good engine to start your collection.

H-A

102 for sale in Bolton. It is a shortshaft. 102 may be a bit too big for a small boat but really nice to work on. If I still lived in Springfield I would have bid on it.
17 hours to go
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ws/eBayISAPI. ... rid=229508

Yes, that looks like a nice honest engine. I like 102s

Are you sure that's a short one?

My vote is on short.

But what is 6" between friends

H-A

best to ask for the engine number to be sure

Thanks once again for advice i have put a bid in for 102 will post result soon as

well done -- a real bargain. now the fun begins.
Let us know how you get on with it. send pictures - we like pictures