SHETLAND OWNERS ASSOCIATION

Hi and thanks for your post. I will try to get some pics although it's difficult getting a clear photo against the white background and I'm not too good on "techie" stuff. Anyway here goes.

Any advice please. Having just cleaned my Kestrel after outside winter storage I find dozens of tiny holes in the superstructure. some are in groups of a dozen or so and range in size fron a small pin-prick to about 1 mm in diameter, others are single holes at various locations. I am at a loss as to ...

Many thanks folks for your prompt and possitive replies, I am extremely grateful and will be giving Phil a call before this weekend to get one sorted out, especially as it is now officialy Summer!. Can't wait to get onto the water. Thanks again and safe boating to all. Bob

Hi everyone. I need a new full canopy for my Kestrel and have been quoted two quite different prices by Shetland Shop and Nauticover. Does anyone have experience of either of these as replacements and any comments as to which would be better. I propose an acrilic cover in any case. Cheers and here's ...

Hi dave thanks for this and sorry for delay in replying but been away abroad for a few weeks. any photos would be greatly appreciated email at [email protected] Thanks again

Hi everyone My recently aquired Kestrel needs BSC for rivers and although has previously had 2 ring cooker it was on estuary work and no BSC. I want to fit a 2 ring & grill cooker but am stumped on where or how to install gas locker as regs say this must have a drain at base through hull to outside ...

Many thanks folks. It's good to know there are buddies out there willing to share experiences and help with novices like me. Good point about the fixed gas installation as the boat will need a BSS before I can put her into local rivers. Thanks again and safe happy boating to all my newly made ...

Hi and thanks for your reply
I was thinking in terms of possibly an 800w inverter and running a 240v standard microwave from it but maybe that's not such a good idea after all. I don't want to do much cooking on board but did quite fancy being able to heat up chinese takeaways etc. Anybody else have ...

Help please. I have a Kestrel with single 12 volt battery for on board lights & engine start (60hp Mercury) I want to be able to feed a microwave and other small 240volt appliances. Am I best to get a small 240volt 1000w generator or fit a 12-240volt 800w inverter & does anyone have any experience ...

Hi everyone I am a new member who is hoping to buy a Kestrel. I have seen several advertised but am confused as some only seem to have captains seat and I need to accomodate wife as part of justification to buy. The Shetland Shop only lists a folding captains seat so can anyone tell me if this is a ...