Deep Purple 512 Posted January 11, 2018 Share Posted January 11, 2018 So I’d been looking at Seagull outboards on Trade-me after wifey bought me a Seagull shirt for Xmas. Spotted a couple of beautifully restored ones on Trade-me and had shown some interest but they both sold. Anyway I tracked down the seller and arranged to visit him yesterday. Such a lovely guy, 86 and hands all withered up. He has been restoring Seagulls and others for most of his life. He’s pretty buggered now and is selling a few but he showed me his collection of about 50 old Seagulls and other small outboards. Absolutely amazing. He has run out of parts, mainly tanks, and run out of time. It’s so sad to think the collection will be lost. It belongs in a museum complete. Anyway, I couldn’t leave without buying one. A beautifully restored, as left the factory, long shaft barge model with clutch. It will look awesome on the back of the dragon or on the wall, who knows. An experience to treasure 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Deep Purple 512 Posted January 11, 2018 Author Share Posted January 11, 2018 Not just seagulls too. I think he has every tiny outboard motor produced last century Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Black Panther 1,592 Posted January 11, 2018 Share Posted January 11, 2018 Wasn't there a long thread a few years back about racing with them? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
muzled 140 Posted January 11, 2018 Share Posted January 11, 2018 Wow, that's cool! I have zero need for one but now want one. where is he based? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Deep Purple 512 Posted January 12, 2018 Author Share Posted January 12, 2018 Wow, that's cool! I have zero need for one but now want one. where is he based? Blockhouse bay Quote Link to post Share on other sites
harrytom 648 Posted January 12, 2018 Share Posted January 12, 2018 Is he the Gentleman who had the Seagull shop at MT Roskill Domion Rd Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ex Elly 197 Posted January 12, 2018 Share Posted January 12, 2018 The Maritime Museum in the Viaduct already has an vintage outboard collection, but may like some more. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Deep Purple 512 Posted January 12, 2018 Author Share Posted January 12, 2018 Is he the Gentleman who had the Seagull shop at MT Roskill Domion Rd Quite possibly, before my time Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Deep Purple 512 Posted January 12, 2018 Author Share Posted January 12, 2018 The Maritime Museum in the Viaduct already has an vintage outboard collection, but may like some more. Yeah that was my first thought, or the Paeroa maritime museum. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nanda k 0 Posted January 12, 2018 Share Posted January 12, 2018 A bit rough looking but still going strong ,I should probably upgrade to something less polluting but starts 3rd pull every time ,with very little maintenance ,.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
harrytom 648 Posted January 12, 2018 Share Posted January 12, 2018 run best on a 10;1 oil mixture,new ones ran 25;1 but didnt last,something to do with engine bushes?? The I had ran on 30/40 oil mixed 10;1 would still be going if the bracket didnt break going through tiri passage and dropping off,might still have part of the bracket somewhere. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Elliot749 28 Posted January 12, 2018 Share Posted January 12, 2018 I’ve got about 15 x seagulls of various size/age/condition. Many many spares also. All second hand. Based in Mt Albert Auckland. In case any one might want one ...or a lot !!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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