Vintage British outboard motorsMarston Seagull & British Seagull
Keeping history afloat

A new home for old Seagulls.

Vintage Marston Seagull and British Seagull outboard engines, spare parts and a shared enthusiasm for these distinctive British motors.

What you'll find here

An interest in every part of the story.

Whether you're looking for an old outboard, searching for a hard-to-find part, or trying to identify an engine, this is a place to start the conversation.

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Vintage engines

Enquiries about Marston Seagull and British Seagull outboard motors, from early examples to later classics.

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Parts & spares

Looking for a particular component or period fitting? Get in touch with the engine model and the part you need.

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History & identification

A shared interest in the history, originality and identification of these much-loved British outboards.

About Where Seagulls Rest

Made for enthusiasts, restorers and collectors.

Marston Seagull and British Seagull outboards are an unmistakable part of Britain's small-boat heritage. Each old engine has its own history, and many deserve another chance to run.

Where Seagulls Rest is beginning as a simple website for enquiries about engines and spares. Over time, the plan is to add more photographs, details and items of interest.

If you've got an engine or a particular part in mind, do get in touch.

Get in touch

Looking for an engine or a spare?

Send an email with the make, model or serial number (if known), what you're looking for, and a photograph if you have one.

Email enquiries only at present. Availability of individual engines or parts will need to be confirmed.

Write an email