Introducing myself; Shearwater
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- Shearwater
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Introducing myself; Shearwater
Hi, I'm new to the Seagull world. That is to say: we, my parents and I had a Seagull behind our sailing boat in the fifties which was sold when I was still a child. Since then I always enjoyed these old outboard engines when I saw one though I had no boat since then. Two weeks ago I came across a nice Forty Minus (SJM 10337) + an incomplete FV for spares for a nice price: everything is there, looks nice, tank with no dents but it hasn't run for almost 7 years. Couldn't withstand this temptation. So I now have a new project: bringing this gem to life again. A quick inspection learned that everything of it has to be cleaned, new gaskets, maybe a few new parts, lubrication, some polishing before I can let it run again. No risks. The next step will be a small boat that suits my Seagull.
I have no experience with outboard engine repair and restoration, but a some with cars, British motorcycles and mopeds. I expect that I will have some questions in the future. By the way: I'm from the Netherlands.
I have no experience with outboard engine repair and restoration, but a some with cars, British motorcycles and mopeds. I expect that I will have some questions in the future. By the way: I'm from the Netherlands.
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Re: Introducing myself; Shearwater
Hi Welcome to the forum, there are few members from the Netherlands, I am sure they can help if you have any problems.
Post some pictures of your engines so we can see what you have got.
H-A
Post some pictures of your engines so we can see what you have got.
H-A
Re: Introducing myself; Shearwater
Welcome to the forum, as H-A says, we like lots of photos, plus it makes it a lot easier to assist when we know which engine you have I also have an FV which I fully stripped and restored. Great little engine!
Re: Introducing myself; Shearwater
Welcome Shearwater,
So you bought the SJM and FV parts motor for sale on the Dutch 'Marketplace' site.
The FV parts motor was very interesting for me and Bruce will be jealous.
If you need any information or parts let me know.
Jan
So you bought the SJM and FV parts motor for sale on the Dutch 'Marketplace' site.
The FV parts motor was very interesting for me and Bruce will be jealous.
If you need any information or parts let me know.
Jan
Re: Introducing myself; Shearwater
Welcome Shearwater.
This forum is wealth of information , like you I'm a novice in the restoration of old Seagull.
This forum is wealth of information , like you I'm a novice in the restoration of old Seagull.
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Re: Introducing myself; Shearwater
After my first post I was away from the forum for quite a while but still in the Seagull world. It appeared to me that the 40 minus was not exactly what I need but I swapped it for a nice 40 Plus longshaft (SJP). The FV parts were in poor condition and far from complete and I included them in the swap. The new owner is quite happy with them. So I'm now the owner of a nice running 40 Plus. It needs only a little bit of TLC to get its looks perfect. I'm thinking of polishing the exhaust back to bare brass. I think a brass exhaust is awesome.
I still don't have a boat, but after I finished the enlargement of my garage I might start to build my own classic wooden boat of about 14 feet. A classic outboard deserves a classic boat don't you think? For the time being I will get myself a cheap second, third or forth hand rowing boat.
I will post a few pictures soon.
I still don't have a boat, but after I finished the enlargement of my garage I might start to build my own classic wooden boat of about 14 feet. A classic outboard deserves a classic boat don't you think? For the time being I will get myself a cheap second, third or forth hand rowing boat.
I will post a few pictures soon.
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Re: Introducing myself; Shearwater
My Forty plus Longshaft
Did the exhaust today
Did the exhaust today
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Re: Introducing myself; Shearwater
Welcome and a great motor as well.
You will have lots of good times here on S.O.S.
Addiction starts with your first post aye!
B
You will have lots of good times here on S.O.S.
Addiction starts with your first post aye!
B
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Re: Introducing myself; Shearwater
A very tidy little motor that you have there.