Thanks for videos, mate. It's 2023 and I've just bought a Silver Century Seagull (cost NZ$300). Looking forward to working on it. Your videos are invaluable. Great to see there's still so much love out there for these wee motors. Cheers from NZ.
I’ve just been given one of these for free. Has a larger after market fuel tank on it. It’s currently missing the clamp to mount it. Hopefully it won’t get much to get it running! Thanks for the informative video!
Do you have or know of a place I can purchase the transom clamps and motor mounts to it ? Mine looks very similar to yours except I have a 5 blade prop ! Thank you !
Very nice video documentary. If you are able to find out more about the extended tank maybe even a link and put it in the description That would be appreciated. And the plastic bottle trick is good to know. I ran a small lawn mowing and snow blowing business for several years. I had a couple of 2 liter bottle tops cut where the curve met the side of the bottle. they made for very wide funnels that sat nicely in all the gas run equipment fill holes. they werent a snug fit like this but it saved alot of waste from shakey hands and they fit over the gas can spout nicely too. I plan to make use if it when I get the seagull I just picked up going and on my boat.
where are you based? i've just purchased a Seagul and may need a hand getting her up and running, or if there's anyone in and around the Fareham area that may be able to help me out please reply and lets get another Seagul back on the water where it belongs ! thank you
hey mate i have a seagull engine you might want to restore? it seems to be bigget than the one you have at the moment. i have no knowledge of it but from my observation, sounds like there is no piston in it. when you turn over the engine you can here the rod hitting things inside as if there is no piston... great video aswell you seem to be a really talented and interesting guy
It is suggested by Seagull that gearbox oil should be checked every 10 hours of running. Usually by that time water has got into the gearbox and the oil is emulsified. No idea when to change the gearbox fluid was given in the original "Operating Instructions" and it was expected that seawater would get in and emulsify. My Century Plus does not have an oil seal or one listed in the parts list.
I just purchased a Sea Gull but mine is a bit different then yours in that it has 5 blade prop and the skag is different also ! I’m missing the transom bracket and wonder if there still available through a club or individual ? My intention is to restore it and use it on my row boat . I don’t know the year or horse power and maybe you could help ?
I live in the UK and I'm looking for a cheap sea gull outboard, is there a magazine or paper maybe specialising in them it's just a project for me and my son. If you could find time to reply I would really appreciate it, if not thanks anyway. Cheers
Hi Theodor, Is it the two bolts under the tank itself? Mine was pretty gummed up and i had to give it some love taps to release? if you hit square onto the bolts it should come off ok. Best of luck!
Maybe someone here can help? I have a Seagull Silver Century that I've spent well over 30 hours on trying to get the cooling water flowing properly. I bought it second hand and the when I popped her open the water channels were completely plugged with debris, scales and crud. I've spent many hours cleaning it out without success? I do get some water dripping or spitting out of the outlet - but then it just stops and steam starts coming out instead? Any ideas? Thanks in advance.
I am going to make a suggestion and there is no intention of offense being intended. I have worked on multiple makes of antique and vintage outboards. Please premix your fuel and oil in a separate container prior to adding it to your fuel tank. If you add the fuel and oil in the tank without premixing you could put your motor at risk for inadequate lubrication. Some motorist feel that it will bend together well enough to without the need to premix prior to adding it to the tank. Again, no offense intended, just offering some experienced advice. For the past several years the British Seagulls have caught my eye and attention and so far, I am enjoying your video!!! Cheers
@@AnchorDesigns am reaching out in seeking a cylinder for a Century 100. I've watched your vid and it has helped me a bunch in resurrecting this early 60s CP18352L Seagull. kwashbrook@gmail.com
@@PoppyMod thanks for the message, might be worth www.saving-old-seagulls.co.uk/ really helpful guy or facebook groups? sorry i donthave one spare whats wrong with your current one?
good video,, just a nit pick though,, all seagull nut's and bold threads were in a "British Witworth thread",, none were in "British standard fine" or "British standard cores",, and the pin that go's through the propeller shaft bushing,, is called a ""roll pin!""
I had a 1958 40 /plus ,it had a 4 bladed full rounded prop ,buy 1960s was changed to 4 placed oblong square prop I suspect it was the same thrust,as the earlier ones
Thanks for videos, mate. It's 2023 and I've just bought a Silver Century Seagull (cost NZ$300). Looking forward to working on it. Your videos are invaluable. Great to see there's still so much love out there for these wee motors. Cheers from NZ.
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I’ve just been given one of these for free. Has a larger after market fuel tank on it. It’s currently missing the clamp to mount it. Hopefully it won’t get much to get it running! Thanks for the informative video!
Coastal works ,is the Irish guy ,pretty indepth videos .Thanks for your video .
John Ryan yup thanks he commented below👍😊 happy seagulling!
Do you have or know of a place I can purchase the transom clamps and motor mounts to it ? Mine looks very similar to yours except I have a 5 blade prop ! Thank you !
Very nice video documentary. If you are able to find out more about the extended tank maybe even a link and put it in the description That would be appreciated.
And the plastic bottle trick is good to know. I ran a small lawn mowing and snow blowing business for several years. I had a couple of 2 liter bottle tops cut where the curve met the side of the bottle. they made for very wide funnels that sat nicely in all the gas run equipment fill holes. they werent a snug fit like this but it saved alot of waste from shakey hands and they fit over the gas can spout nicely too.
I plan to make use if it when I get the seagull I just picked up going and on my boat.
Hi there , I own and worked quite a few seagulls your seagull has a bing carb which means your machine runs on 25:1 mix , enjoyed your video
I was putting wd 4o up mine till that all came out the bottom is that ok
where are you based? i've just purchased a Seagul and may need a hand getting her up and running, or if there's anyone in and around the Fareham area that may be able to help me out please reply and lets get another Seagul back on the water where it belongs ! thank you
hey mate i have a seagull engine you might want to restore? it seems to be bigget than the one you have at the moment. i have no knowledge of it but from my observation, sounds like there is no piston in it. when you turn over the engine you can here the rod hitting things inside as if there is no piston... great video aswell you seem to be a really talented and interesting guy
It is suggested by Seagull that gearbox oil should be checked every 10 hours of running. Usually by that time water has got into the gearbox and the oil is emulsified. No idea when to change the gearbox fluid was given in the original "Operating Instructions" and it was expected that seawater would get in and emulsify. My Century Plus does not have an oil seal or one listed in the parts list.
I just purchased a Sea Gull but mine is a bit different then yours in that it has 5 blade prop and the skag is different also ! I’m missing the transom bracket and wonder if there still available through a club or individual ? My intention is to restore it and use it on my row boat . I don’t know the year or horse power and maybe you could help ?
Can you gives us the engine's series number?
@@rarebear1013 yes I will ASAP thank you ! Perhaps after you could give me some info on the outboard ?
@@rarebear1013 the numbers I found on block are -CPCL 29D4
@@davekimbler2308 it's a 1964 longshaft, but a query with the serial no
I live in the UK and I'm looking for a cheap sea gull outboard, is there a magazine or paper maybe specialising in them it's just a project for me and my son. If you could find time to reply I would really appreciate it, if not thanks anyway. Cheers
Auto jumbles are the best place! Happy hunting
eBay?
Great video thanks
enjoyed the video BUT where did you get the TATTOO BOTTLE I think you called it.
Ebay :)
All Seagulls should start in 3 revolutions of the flywheel. If they don't then they're not set up correctly.
Yeah maybe not the ones sat In a shed for 10+ years…but it does now after the work had been done. Glad that’s what you got out of the video 👍
My fuel tank won't come off. Can you provide me with some hints how I can get it off?
Hi Theodor, Is it the two bolts under the tank itself? Mine was pretty gummed up and i had to give it some love taps to release? if you hit square onto the bolts it should come off ok. Best of luck!
Maybe someone here can help? I have a Seagull Silver Century that I've spent well over 30 hours on trying to get the cooling water flowing properly. I bought it second hand and the when I popped her open the water channels were completely plugged with debris, scales and crud. I've spent many hours cleaning it out without success? I do get some water dripping or spitting out of the outlet - but then it just stops and steam starts coming out instead? Any ideas? Thanks in advance.
Try reverse flushing with a hose pipe in the water outlet
I am going to make a suggestion and there is no intention of offense being intended. I have worked on multiple makes of antique and vintage outboards. Please premix your fuel and oil in a separate container prior to adding it to your fuel tank. If you add the fuel and oil in the tank without premixing you could put your motor at risk for inadequate lubrication. Some motorist feel that it will bend together well enough to without the need to premix prior to adding it to the tank. Again, no offense intended, just offering some experienced advice.
For the past several years the British Seagulls have caught my eye and attention and so far, I am enjoying your video!!!
Cheers
It was premixed. Thanks for the comment.
@@AnchorDesigns My apologies then :)
@@AnchorDesigns am reaching out in seeking a cylinder for a Century 100. I've watched your vid and it has helped me a bunch in resurrecting this early 60s CP18352L Seagull. kwashbrook@gmail.com
@@PoppyMod thanks for the message, might be worth www.saving-old-seagulls.co.uk/ really helpful guy or facebook groups? sorry i donthave one spare whats wrong with your current one?
I want one.
I Just Got One... Can Someone Tell Me How To Mix 10:1???
I never knew that copper grease reacts with aluminium
Interesting but too many adverts 😢
@@keytesofessex I don’t control them sorry!
@@AnchorDesigns I know just so annoying mate
Somebody watches family guy gigity gigity
gigity indeed!
good video,, just a nit pick though,, all seagull nut's and bold threads were in a "British Witworth thread",, none were in "British standard fine" or "British standard cores",, and the pin that go's through the propeller shaft bushing,, is called a ""roll pin!""
Nit picking right at you...
www.saving-old-seagulls.co.uk/phpbb3/viewtopic.php?t=6040
Seems to be a number of BSF threads used?
Excellent
Nonsense, BSF threads are common on seagull engines. The flywheel nut for example is 7/16 BSF.
Rubbish ..ther a solid brass pin
I've often wondered how much better seagulls would go if they had more efficient props on them. Seagull ones are rubbish
I had a 1958 40 /plus ,it had a 4 bladed full rounded prop ,buy 1960s was changed to 4 placed oblong square prop I suspect it was the same thrust,as the earlier ones
rona is a scam 👍