British Seagull

[Skipjack]

I presuppose that the forum for classic outboards is Classic Boat.

I have an old British Seagull Forty Plus that I bought new in 1974, for a year's net salary as a media logistics executive. Now I have to do my indolent son's paper round, I've been seized with the desire to fire up the old outboard that was my first salaried purchase.

Sadly, the magneto widget is dead, so I went on a search to find the current home of British Seagull. Chillington Marine (last incarnation) seems to have relocated the outboard business to Sheridan Marine, at Moulsford, Oxford. The trouble is, I can't raise them by phone, fax, or e-mail.

Anyone know what the state of play is, or other stockholders for parts?

 

[Forbsie]

You could try or <A target="_blank" HREF=http://saving-old-seagulls.co.uk>Saving Old Seagulls is just up the road from you.

<A target="_blank" HREF=http://www.seafin.co.uk>Tender to...</A>

 

[Skipjack]

Wouldn't you know it! Just got an e-mail back from Sheridan, who are on their 'summer' hols, and reopen next week. Panic over. Thanks, Forbsie, I'll look into SOS

 

[Skipjack]

Wow, what a helpful guy John Williams of Saving Old Seagulls is! Sorted my problems out short order, and still had time for a yarn about music. Thanks again.

 

[Forbsie]

It's great to be able to offer assistance. Normally I'm the one begging for it. /forums/images/icons/wink.gif

<A target="_blank" HREF=http://www.seafin.co.uk>Tender to...</A>

 

[dickh]

Difinately try www.saving-old-seagulls.co.uk - or is it .com? John is very helpful and usually has second hand parts.

dickh
I'd rather be sailing... /forums/images/icons/smile.gif

 

[Skipjack]

Finally got round to going to Saving Old Seagulls, and took two, one dead, and the other having many near-death experiences. Outstanding service.