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and then Perry says:
<< I've heard a lot of bad comments made about them,
but they've always been reliable for me. >>
Perry, Perry, Perry!
These statements sound just a wee bit contradictory to me. Another aspect of
the Seagull, other than owners can espouse about how dependable they are,
even when they're not running, is that they are incredibly damaging to the
environment. Not only the oil and gas they discharge into the water, but the
unburned fuel that goes into the atmosphere in the form of exhaust. Think
about another statement you made:
"A better world begins with you!"
The Seagull is a dependable motor in that it is very simple. Few parts. If
you ever had an erector set, you could rebuild the motor with your leatherman
in the middle of the ocean without even the need of a manual. Technology has
given us cleaner, quieter and substantially more dependable outboards.
Seagulls are interesting in a historical sort of way, as are the old
Evinrudes I've seen at antique boat shows. Once you've enjoyed the
dependability and quietness of a modern four stroke, you, too, will find the
early designed two strokes amusing.
This post will probably re-ignite an old thread. I think Harry and I have
kind of driven this subject into the ground in the past, but--what the heck?