Forty Plus

Colin · Post by **Colin** » Fri Aug 11, 2006 8:50 pm

I decided, like many here, to start acquiring my own flock of Seagulls. My latest acquisition, purchased yesterday, is a Forty Plus and built in May 1973. Iâ€™m not sure if it will adequately power my boat as sheâ€™s quite heavy (over a ton), but I really wanted the motor to add to my flock.

I could not resist it since it was a one owner, unused for many years, but properly stored. Itâ€™s in excellent condition and the owner stated it was never used in salt water. Based on its condition, including its corrosive free drive shaft, I believe him. I have a few minor things to do on it mostly cleaning. The tank and its paint are in excellent condition, only fading no dents or scratches; I doubt Iâ€™ll repaint it. Photos will be coming in a few weeks.

Andrew Craig-Bennett · Sat Aug 12, 2006 12:59 am

Based on my September '72 Forty Plus, with a similar history, I would change the HT lead - the old style hard plastic plug cap will let you down sooner or later.

Colin · Post by **Colin** » Sat Aug 12, 2006 5:19 pm

Andrew Craig-Bennett wrote:Based on my September '72 Forty Plus, with a similar history, I would change the HT lead - the old style hard plastic plug cap will let you down sooner or later.

Thanks Andrew, I'll keep that in mind.

I seem to recall reading something about that when I was reading all the posted messages a few days ago.

Post by **RickUK** » Mon Aug 14, 2006 4:14 pm

hello Colin - sounds like you have a nice 'find' with the Forty Plus. Also sounds like you need a tender for your bigger boat, so you can play with all your Seagulls! Rick

Colin · Post by **Colin** » Tue Aug 15, 2006 4:58 am

RickUK wrote:sounds like you need a tender for your bigger boat, so you can play with all your Seagulls! Rick

I did have one a few years ago, but I found it to be a nuisance towing it. The boat at 19 ft., is not large enough to store a tender on board and towing it during heavy weather, was downright dangerous.