SHETLAND OWNERS ASSOCIATION

Franknstein wrote: Wed Dec 12, 2018 9:21 am I'll send updates as I get through it. Not sure how I'll do that bit yet!

When I rebuilt our F4 I replaced the Houdini Hatch altogether, but only once the new lining was in place first.

Honestly, it sounds like stripping the whole lot out and rewiring it entirely is the sensible thing to do. We have recently done the same and are much happier (and safer) for doing so.

Cheers, Sean

Happy new year and all the very best. Roll on summer!!

Nice pics, your boat looks great. This is good inspiration to get ours finished

Hi Sean,

I replaced the cockpit sole on my F4 a few years ago. The original ply was only about 9mm and completely sodden and delaminated from the fibreglass above. I replaced it with 12mm ply, which I sealed on all sides and edges with resin after cutting before fixing it down. There were several ...

Hi Sean,
I too started wth a beloved DellQuay dory before upgrading to an F4 mk4 like yours. Your F4 will cope well with the conditions from the big tidal ranges and currents you get over that side of the channel.
If you get the chance, get down to the cote de emeraud between St Malo and Tregiuer ...

Hi there, am new to the forum, many thanks to Admin Sue for the assistance in getting set up on here.

After deciding to upgrade from our beloved Dell Quay Dory 13 and being interested in this particular boat for a while I'm pleased to say we have picked up our first Shetland in the form of this ...