SHETLAND OWNERS ASSOCIATION

Hi,

I think what you are referring to is the Recreational Craft Directive classification. Here's a link to a guide on this:

http://www.europeanboatingindustry.eu/boatingdownloadables/EUGUIDE_pdf_version.pdf

From some other notes it appears the RCD only applies to boats built after 1998, so it is ...

Collected the boat today from Marine Tech at South Walsham - HIGHLY recommended.

The new engine and steering gear perform perfectly, the boat is a joy to drive now.

Cheers

David

Well after due consideration, I'm going for the 20hp Tohatsu without the power tilt.
The 60hp has been sold so within a week or so we'll be back on the water with a more suitable engine

Cheers

David

Hi,

Thanks for the reply. I am a fairly experienced yachtsman (just not on the Broads) so checking tides, weather etc is just normal for me. I am sure that 15 hp will get me around most of the Broads given the speed limits the only real question would be crossing Breydon water. It seems tide & wind ...

Hi,
I am needing to replace my 60hp two-stroke on my Shetland 610 with something more sensible. Looking at 15hp Tohatsu or Honda but the suppliers says if I want to cross Breydon Water I should go for the 20hp.

Opinions please

David