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Drew--
Regarding Seagulls. We have 2. A 1983 model 55 (3 hp) long shaft and an
older Silver Century Plus long shaft (5 or 6 hp). Both run fine. Both are
noisy. Both are a bit smelly. Both are great character engines, which (of
course) due to my eccentricities is why I bought them. I use the 3 hp as a
dinghy motor and a backup for our diesel on a Pearson Triton. The other
engine is not used and I should sell it but our son sort of wants it so it's
in his garage. Even though a Seagull would look appropriate on a Potter
(whose unusual looks no doubt also appeals to us eccentrics!)--especially on
an older one like yours, if I were you'd I'd buy a much smaller motor.
Perhaps a 2.5 Nissan. (We use a 2.5 Nissan our Potter 15.)
I sure wouldn't tolerate the extra weight and expense of a 4 cycle one.
Mike
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From: "drewschenck" <drewschenck@email.msn.com>
To: <jckniese@francomm.com>; <wwpotter@tscnet.com>
Sent: Monday, March 20, 2000 8:19 PM
Subject: Re: THE BRITISH SEAGULL ?
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> Bob,
> Thank you for the input. Until I posted this and heard from "the knowledge
> bank" I thought I wanted an internal tank and by far everyone says go for
> external. I am convinced. I was interested to see that you had a McGregor
> and now have a P19, Did you have something similar to the McGregor 26X? I
> saw something about that boat on this news group and checked it out on the
> web. It seems like the McGregor 26X is the perfect trailer boat (when I
have
> an extra $20,000). Even though folks are recommending the Nissan 3.5 and a
> Honda 2, 4 stroke, I have not heard any negatives against the SeaGull.
> Drew
> P15 #463 "Ringle" - Does anyone know where the name "Ringle" came
from? -
> answer is worth 10 points!!!
>
>
>
> > > I need to get a motor for my P15 within the next five weeks. I have an
> > > electric motor but want something with more power before taking a
> planned
> > > trip up to Long Island Sound. I also want to start taking regular
trips
> to
> > > Cape Lookout not far from my home. Before getting even near the ocean
I
> want
> > > a gas engine, GPS, VHS. I have just looked at the British Seagull
page -
> Is
> > > that a good motor? Knowing I want some power what would you suggest as
> the
> > > ideal motor? I also need it to be inexpensive (doesn't everyone). I
> would
> > > like suggestions on best place to buy one as well as the best model.
> Does
> > > anyone have one for sale? Thank you.
> > > drewschenck@msn.com
> > > Drew E. Schenck
> > Hi Drew,
> > If you want a good motor choose either a Honda or Yamaha. I had a
> > Yamaha 70Hp for 5 years and it never failed me. I went through storms
> > in Cape Cod and have run down the Hudson river to NY City. I now have
> > two Honda's. A 50Hp on my McGregor sailboat and a 90Hp on my Invader
> > Cuddy. Both are very reliable. I just bought a Nissan 5Hp 4 stroke for
> > my new Potter 19 but on the McGregor site some people reported that they
> > switched from the Nissan type motor to Honda Or Yamaha due to the
> > unreliable operation of the Nissan. Another motor that is very reliable
> > is the Suzki but they weigh a lot. For your boat I would recommend the
> > Honda 2HP 4 stroke. The problem with these light motors is that they
> > have an internal gas tank and you might have to refill out on the water
> > which is a tricky situation. I prefer a motor with an external tank
> > that will get me a good distance, if necessary, without refueling
> > underway.
> > Bob
> > P19#1148
> > Dovie
> > Duanesburg, NY
> >
>
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