What's a Seagull worth

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While sorting through a late friend's shed I came across a Seagull - a 40, don't know if it's the + or - version.

Any suggestions on what it might sell for? There are a few on eBay but there's a world of difference between asking and selling prices.
 
You can see selling prices (and asking prices that didn't sell) on eBay, though it may not be representative for items that aren't sold very often or where condition varies a lot.

Pete
 
It'll be worth whatever someone wants to pay for it. I assume it's a runner as this will make a world of difference, if not, see if you can make it run. Check out what similar engines have Sold for on eBay & that will be a gauge.

I would take a number of decent photos, word a good description, including any faults, & put it on eBay at .99p start, then it will find it's own level. If you start with a Reserve or "Buy it Now" they tend to make less, I assume buyers get drawn into a bidding war AND it's quite good fun to watch it roll.

You could also take a punt & chuck an advert on Gumtree, even here someone maybe after one.
 
snowleopard said:
While sorting through a late friend's shed I came across a Seagull - a 40, don't know if it's the + or - version.

Any suggestions on what it might sell for? There are a few on eBay but there's a world of difference between asking and selling prices.
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For a working one I'd say probably £50 (scruffy, steel tank, rusty leg) to £100 (good nick, brass tank, less rusty leg). More if it's really immaculate. I'm not in the market myself, as I have a nice Forty Featherweight and a nice 40D. Now if it had been a Silver Century ...
 
It is worth what someone will pay for it at the time it has to be sold.

Auction is as good a way as any of finding that value depending on how much effort you want to put in, it gets the largest market.
Best price: Get it running, clean and polish a bit take a reasonable number of good quality photos and write an accurate description.
If you use auction, put it on at the minimum acceptable with a long auction time to allow as many views as possible.

Various other web sites including here as well, yacht club notice board? Seagull Owners club if there is one.
 
check the model using the serial number. I bought mine for £40 which is probably the minimum for a running engine. It had a steel tank so it didn't run for long until I replaced it with a brass one. Saving Old Seagulls is a good resource, and the eBay 'sold listings' option which reveals the prices items actually sold for rather than the price that was asked. Wish I had a reason to use mine, but I bought a (very) cheap Suzuki DT2 which is a little more suited for a dinghy.
 
snowleopard said:
While sorting through a late friend's shed I came across a Seagull - a 40, don't know if it's the + or - version.

Any suggestions on what it might sell for? There are a few on eBay but there's a world of difference between asking and selling prices.
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I reckon Jumble Duck is not far out with his prices

As suggested get the number off it and look up what it is exactly on Saving old Seagulls

Good ID guide here as well. With brochures and photos http://www.britishseagullparts.com/identification.htm

40 minus/ Forty featherweight have uniquely short shafts. ideal for small inflatables and other small dinghies
 
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For what its worth our 40 featherweight cost about £80 when my dad bought it new in 1967.
Just replaced the spark plug for its 48 th birthday present!
 
I paid £40 for my mint 1964 model 40 minus. I consider it a serious bargain...
I have been given another two 40 plus engines as non runners for free by folk. One needs a piston ring, and the other looks like it will run just fine.
 
Engines Dunn has customers who fork out 1500 quid for a total back to new rebuild.

Mine is cherished and worth about 80 quid on a sunny day.
 
First find your motor's serial number, using this webpage. Then use the Engine Identifier button on the left, enter the serial no. in the space provided, and you can work out which model you have. Or go to this page and search the list for your serial no. Armed with this your model no. you will be able to compare your motor against other similar models that might be advertised.

Mike
 
I got a 5hp sail drive one with my first yacht.....it had gears! Massive long thing with spark plugs they seldom make anymore......
Happily shipped it with the yacht to sweeten the deal! Noise, smoke, bombproof. Nice Bakelite breakable caps.......
SOS were very helpful.......
 
Seajet said:
Not me !

I've got a British Anzani you can have for a £million if you fancy it....:)
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Nostalga makes me think I would like to have the Anzani we used in circa '56. Reason says FORGET IT. Seagulls from then are still good engines, if a bit smokey.
I have two; A 40Plus (mint)and a Silver Century LS with a split block. Offers accepted on a postcard...
 
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