In the late 1980s British Seagull introduced two further models to their range, the Model 170 and the Model 125. Fitted with a cowling to enclose the engine, they featured upgraded carburettors and cylinder blocks. Both new models suffered from poorly designed crankshaft bushings, resulting in warranty claims against the company. Until that time the ""Best Outboard Motor for the World"" (as the marketing slogan ran) had an envious reputation for reliability, but these new models were never popular and they dented the company's image.