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The best Outboard Motor in the World · 11:32 AM

No I don't think so. My families first outboard was of the brand Seagull made in England.

**Kerrowdown** · 07-30-2016, 11:43 AM

I used one very similar for many years... replaced now with a 4Hp, long shaft Yamaha.

Janse · 07-30-2016, 12:02 PM

Originally posted by Kerrowdown

I used one very similar for many years... replaced now with a 4Hp, long shaft Yamaha.

This seagull was pensioned in the midt sixties I think. No I use a 5Hp Yamaha.

**Kerrowdown** · 07-30-2016, 12:06 PM

Originally posted by Janse

I use a 5Hp Yamaha

They certainly make good motors.

Unregistered User 8 · 07-30-2016, 04:50 PM

Originally posted by Janse

The best Outboard Motor in the World

Putt...Putt...Putt...Putt...Putt...Putt...Putt... I can hear that little motor from all those years ago Janse.

Another very good photograph and memories from you my friend.

lesmore49 · 07-30-2016, 06:27 PM

I know about the Seagull, but I've never seen one . I use my trusty, old Evinrude 4 HP twin cylinder. I believe Ole Evinrude invented the outboard motor, because when his girlfriend wanted some ice cream, he rowed to shore to get some, then rowed back to the island where his girl was. Unfortunately the ice cream melted, due to his slow progress with the oars.

The idea then hit him....make a internal combustion motor that would propel a boat. It would be faster than rowing and in a similar situation, the ice cream would probably not melt as much. I believe there is an old adage that says invention is 90 % perspiration and 10 % inspiration. I don't know if it applies here.

ManuP · 07-30-2016, 09:57 PM

We had similar Seagull in 50's. With no EFI, no electrical starter. But every time after pulling the cord it was running!

Janse · 07-31-2016, 01:10 AM

Originally posted by pjv

Putt...Putt...Putt...Putt...Putt...Putt...Putt... I can hear that little motor from all those years ago Janse.

Another very good photograph and memories from you my friend.

Thank you so much pjv, glad you liked my post.

---------- Post added 07-31-16 at 01:15 AM ----------

Originally posted by lesmore49

I know about the Seagull, but I've never seen one . I use my trusty, old Evinrude 4 HP twin cylinder. I believe Ole Evinrude invented the outboard motor, because when his girlfriend wanted some ice cream, he rowed to shore to get some, then rowed back to the island where his girl was. Unfortunately the ice cream melted, due to his slow progress with the oars.

The idea then hit him....make a internal combustion motor that would propel a boat. It would be faster than rowing and in a similar situation, the ice cream would probably not melt as much. I believe there is an old adage that says invention is 90 % perspiration and 10 % inspiration. I don't know if it applies here.

A very good story! And I think Ole came from Norway too. Thanks for commenting.

---------- Post added 07-31-16 at 01:18 AM ----------

Originally posted by ManuP

We had similar Seagull in 50's. With no EFI, no electrical starter. But every time after pulling the cord it was running!

Thank you for commenting.

**Sailor** · 07-31-2016, 06:44 AM

Janse, this is a very cool shot. Seagulls were often used for auxiliary power on small sailboats and for powering dinghy's used by owners of larger yachts. From all accounts, they were troublesome little devils, and the objects of scorn for many. I never owned one, but I did use a 1.5 HP Evinrude on my small day sailer, and once-in-a-while it actually worked.

Jer

Janse · 07-31-2016, 07:28 AM

Originally posted by Sailor

Janse, this is a very cool shot. Seagulls were often used for auxiliary power on small sailboats and for powering dinghy's used by owners of larger yachts. From all accounts, they were troublesome little devils, and the objects of scorn for many. I never owned one, but I did use a 1.5 HP Evinrude on my small day sailer, and once-in-a-while it actually worked.

Jer

Thank you Jer for commenting. My impression is also that they could be troublesome.

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07-30-2016, 11:43 AM	#2
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,818	I used one very similar for many years... replaced now with a 4Hp, long shaft Yamaha.

07-30-2016, 12:02 PM	#3
Janse Inactive Account Join Date: Feb 2015 Posts: 4,460 Original Poster	Originally posted by Kerrowdown I used one very similar for many years... replaced now with a 4Hp, long shaft Yamaha. This seagull was pensioned in the midt sixties I think. No I use a 5Hp Yamaha.

07-30-2016, 12:06 PM	#4
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,818	Originally posted by Janse I use a 5Hp Yamaha They certainly make good motors.

07-30-2016, 04:50 PM	#5
Unregistered User 8 Closed Account Join Date: Mar 2015 Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,694	Originally posted by Janse The best Outboard Motor in the World Putt...Putt...Putt...Putt...Putt...Putt...Putt... I can hear that little motor from all those years ago Janse. Another very good photograph and memories from you my friend.

07-30-2016, 06:27 PM	#6
lesmore49 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Western Canada Posts: 12,342	I know about the Seagull, but I've never seen one . I use my trusty, old Evinrude 4 HP twin cylinder. I believe Ole Evinrude invented the outboard motor, because when his girlfriend wanted some ice cream, he rowed to shore to get some, then rowed back to the island where his girl was. Unfortunately the ice cream melted, due to his slow progress with the oars. The idea then hit him....make a internal combustion motor that would propel a boat. It would be faster than rowing and in a similar situation, the ice cream would probably not melt as much. I believe there is an old adage that says invention is 90 % perspiration and 10 % inspiration. I don't know if it applies here.

07-30-2016, 09:57 PM	#7
ManuP New Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Porvoo, Finland Posts: 24	We had similar Seagull in 50's. With no EFI, no electrical starter. But every time after pulling the cord it was running!

07-31-2016, 01:10 AM	#8
Janse Inactive Account Join Date: Feb 2015 Posts: 4,460 Original Poster	Originally posted by pjv Putt...Putt...Putt...Putt...Putt...Putt...Putt... I can hear that little motor from all those years ago Janse. Another very good photograph and memories from you my friend. Thank you so much pjv, glad you liked my post. ---------- Post added 07-31-16 at 01:15 AM ---------- Originally posted by lesmore49 I know about the Seagull, but I've never seen one . I use my trusty, old Evinrude 4 HP twin cylinder. I believe Ole Evinrude invented the outboard motor, because when his girlfriend wanted some ice cream, he rowed to shore to get some, then rowed back to the island where his girl was. Unfortunately the ice cream melted, due to his slow progress with the oars. The idea then hit him....make a internal combustion motor that would propel a boat. It would be faster than rowing and in a similar situation, the ice cream would probably not melt as much. I believe there is an old adage that says invention is 90 % perspiration and 10 % inspiration. I don't know if it applies here. A very good story! And I think Ole came from Norway too. Thanks for commenting. ---------- Post added 07-31-16 at 01:18 AM ---------- Originally posted by ManuP We had similar Seagull in 50's. With no EFI, no electrical starter. But every time after pulling the cord it was running! Thank you for commenting.

07-31-2016, 06:44 AM	#9
Sailor Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Coastal Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 26,205	Janse, this is a very cool shot. Seagulls were often used for auxiliary power on small sailboats and for powering dinghy's used by owners of larger yachts. From all accounts, they were troublesome little devils, and the objects of scorn for many. I never owned one, but I did use a 1.5 HP Evinrude on my small day sailer, and once-in-a-while it actually worked. Jer

07-31-2016, 07:28 AM	#10
Janse Inactive Account Join Date: Feb 2015 Posts: 4,460 Original Poster	Originally posted by Sailor Janse, this is a very cool shot. Seagulls were often used for auxiliary power on small sailboats and for powering dinghy's used by owners of larger yachts. From all accounts, they were troublesome little devils, and the objects of scorn for many. I never owned one, but I did use a 1.5 HP Evinrude on my small day sailer, and once-in-a-while it actually worked. Jer Thank you Jer for commenting. My impression is also that they could be troublesome.