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2cylinder seagull?

Posted: Sat Jan 05, 2013 9:39 pm
by winter
I saw an advertisement from someone who wants to sell a 2 cylinder seagull.
Dit not get pictures or a serialnumber yet.
But is that possible?
So far I just saw single-cylinder Seagulls.

Evert Winter NL

Re: 2cylinder seagull?

Posted: Sun Jan 06, 2013 1:50 am
by 1650bullet
Yes they did make a twin cyl seagull outboard motor. "Very Rare" I tried to find a picture to post up but i cant find anything. But the answer to your question is yes. Good luck and hope you get it.

Re: 2cylinder seagull?

Posted: Sun Jan 06, 2013 3:14 am
by Hugz
Could you buy it please and bring it onto this forum?

Re: 2cylinder seagull?

Posted: Sun Jan 06, 2013 8:29 am
by Charles uk
The generic term for an old black outboard with a fuel tank on top seems to be "Seagull" when the details of this one appear don't be suprised if it's got a BMB or a Riptide rope sheave.

Re: 2cylinder seagull?

Posted: Sun Jan 06, 2013 1:12 pm
by Niander101
There actually is 1 real one in usa !
but wheres it now?
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Very Very nice!

Re: 2cylinder seagull?

Posted: Sun Jan 06, 2013 1:29 pm
by Niander101
Imagine one of these turning up on fleebay! :wink:

Re: 2cylinder seagull?

Posted: Mon Jan 07, 2013 1:53 am
by winter
Next week I will get pictures and I'll send them here. Hopefully reasonable price.

Re: 2cylinder seagull?

Posted: Wed Jan 09, 2013 9:25 pm
by winter
unfortunately, it is NOT a seagull.
It is a twin cylinder but it has no name on it.
Attached some unclear pictures.
I think it is a real classic but even the owner does not know the brand.
It just has BR 54 on the bracket and BR 33 on the cylinder.
Who knows eventually?

I am so curious that I want to visit the adress but it takes a 2 hours ride and I don't know if it's worth it.

Sorry for the expectations I waked.

Evert

Re: 2cylinder seagull?

Posted: Wed Jan 09, 2013 9:31 pm
by Niander101
Never mind keep on looking ..it really is like the holy grail!

Charles you was right mate!

Re: 2cylinder seagull?

Posted: Wed Jan 09, 2013 10:17 pm
by Charles uk
The Marston Twin is a good looking motor from about 20 meters away, when you get closer you realise what a big lump it is, 10 hp that weighs more than 90 lbs without any fuel!

Re: 2cylinder seagull?

Posted: Wed Jan 09, 2013 10:26 pm
by winter
OK, but now the question: what is it and is it interesting?

Re: 2cylinder seagull?

Posted: Wed Jan 09, 2013 10:54 pm
by Keith.P
Looks like a Britannia Light Twin to me.

Re: 2cylinder seagull?

Posted: Wed Jan 09, 2013 11:11 pm
by Niander101
Call it 42kg with fuel...wowzer thats heavy!
how many were made?

Re: 2cylinder seagull?

Posted: Wed Jan 09, 2013 11:14 pm
by Oyster 49
I think you are right Keith, early Britannia had the finned exhaust, a bit hard to see in the pics though, needs a flash or some light!

Is there a similar US engine? Whatever it is, looks nice.

Re: 2cylinder seagull?

Posted: Wed Jan 09, 2013 11:37 pm
by Horsley-Anarak
Not sure on this one
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H-A