I just acquired a Gaines Universal engine for my Saunders Launch. It has been stored in a barn for 30 years at least. Its a Straight six sidevalve approx 2.5 ltr capacity, rated 65hp at 3400rpm it seems they were made in the USA by Universal motor Co of Oshkosh Wisconsin & imported by Gaines gearbox...

Hi All, i just joined the association, actually i must confess i was a member many years ago for a while, but life got in the way. Back in 84 i salvaged an old SE Saunders Consuta system launch out of the mud of Benfleet creek, in terrible condition she had been in derelict sinking condition for 40 ...