Saving Old Seagulls

Pleased as Punch!

I can not see the model number properly.....any guesses?

Spot the repair as well.

Should lob over the Eyre after Chrissy.
Excited!!!

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Looks like FV2844 to me.

Tiller has been "replaced" at some point as has the throttle. And what's with the "thingy" at the end of the tiller?
Cylinder head on the opposite side to the carb looks like there's a bit missing at the water outlet?

Nice little project for you B.
Good score.

Jon

B

Good work with that, will she be making an appearance at the meet?

Should be running soon...

Cheers
BP

Definitely a little odd, with no transom tilt lock and no way of fitting one by the looks of it, strange.

Keith.P wrote:Definitely a little odd, with no transom tilt lock and no way of fitting one by the looks of it, strange.

Yes very odd indeed. It looks like what is there should be there though?

Carry Device? It looks like a finger grab.

It just fits so well. I know of nothing that could even be adapted....

Time will tell.

B

Can you make use of this Bruce?
It's from a very dead FV of similar vintage to yours that is fit for spares and nothing else.
It's missing the brass pin, the aluminium hook and a split pin, but apart from that it's all there with no cracks or fractures
PM me if you're interested!

Jon

Very nice Bruce they do pop up and they do make great axillary motors I love mine.

re the tiller its a stub tiller that has been replaced with an aluminium pipe but the stub is in place so a correct length brass painted black tiller could be fitted. Don't know where you can get a Dove grip from though as I noted previously I usually try to pick them up already fitted to the tiller but having said that I have never seen one on a stub tiller for sale separately. Jeremy may be able to help

Do you need more steel plates?

AJ

No, I am afraid I haven't got a spare Dover grip. In fact I would like one. I think there are two patterns of Dover grips. I must try to photo them.
It is really nice to see another early FV appear, This one 2844, probably/possibly shared the same work bench as my 2821 in the late summer of 1950.

It is interesting to note that 2844 hasn't got the latter strengthening web above the stub tiller on the top crankcase.

I would be interested if the Fuel Mixture decal is still visible or even the size of the decal if there is a 'shadow' left on the paint surface.

Jeremy

No, I am afraid I haven't got a spare Dover grip. In fact I would like one. I think there are two patterns of Dover grips. I must try to photo them.
It is really nice to see another early FV appear, This one 2844, probably/possibly shared the same work bench as my 2821 in the late summer of 1950.

It is interesting to note that 2844 hasn't got the latter strengthening web above the stub tiller on the top crankcase.

I would be interested if the Fuel Mixture decal is still visible or even the size of the decal if there is a 'shadow' left on the paint surface.

Jeremy

Slightly off topic...did AOB Collector hint at an up coming meet here in the West (Australia). I only have one seagull but I would be keen for someone who knows to check it over....apparently one is not enough anyway?

Cheers

Roger P

Mandurah WA

i think its scheduled for 16 Jan Bruce will jump in to let you know, I would also love to head over but Hobart to Perth is a long way!!

AJ

back on topic Jeremy was there a dover grip with out the trade mark? I have a couple that look to be original and that are almost identical to the dover pattern but no Trade mark ....

AJ

"It is interesting to note that 2844 hasn't got the latter strengthening web above the stub tiller on the top crankcase."

I was thinking that as well Jeremy... Engine number has not yet been verified by my eyes and the strengthening jobby is on every other yes?

Jon....Thank you for the offer of the bit...I have a couple but may be in contact if in trouble. Appreciation Aye.

Contact Boyd for details of 16th Jan outboard meet. PM him aye.

B

Roger

Email regarding meet sent to your Westnet account.

Back on topic now B.
Fuel line replaced at some point, as methinks it should be the looped metal fuel line?...allegedly yours is older than mine so makes sense...
Carb missing air intake semicowl that screws on in front of choke assembly, look at pics.

Cheers
BP