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by kevin1234
Sun Dec 27, 2020 8:00 pm
Forum: General Forum
Topic: How big an outboard?
Replies: 3
Views: 1133

How big an outboard?

We have 1984 4+2 and are considering fitting a 60 hp outboard to it. Will it take the pace?

Kevin and Lesley
by kevin1234
Sat Jan 18, 2020 5:19 pm
Forum: General Forum
Topic: Shetland Four Plus Two RCD Certification
Replies: 3
Views: 2635

Re: Shetland Four Plus Two RCD Certification

Hi

I have just spoken to staff at Shetland and they have NOT stopped trading.
by kevin1234
Thu Jan 17, 2019 5:44 pm
Forum: General Forum
Topic: New Houdini hatch
Replies: 2
Views: 1351

Re: New Houdini hatch

Hi Chris

Thank you for your response I'm at Twyford Marina so I could pop over to see at yours when you are around. My contact number is 07799 357 879

BW

Kevin
by kevin1234
Tue Nov 20, 2018 2:55 pm
Forum: General Forum
Topic: New Houdini hatch
Replies: 2
Views: 1351

New Houdini hatch

HI

We need to replace the Houdini on our Shetland 4+2 does anyone know a trusted person who could fit a new one? We are on the Medway

Thanks Kevin
by kevin1234
Fri Nov 09, 2018 4:30 pm
Forum: General Forum
Topic: Damp seat cushions
Replies: 2
Views: 1133

Re: Damp seat cushions

Thank you DACS but it is odd that it is only this area - as the other seating etc is zero on the damp meter
by kevin1234
Wed Nov 07, 2018 4:48 pm
Forum: General Forum
Topic: Damp seat cushions
Replies: 2
Views: 1133

Damp seat cushions

Here is a mystery! We have a Shetland 4+2 and the starboard side seat cushion near to the sink which forms part of the bed, is reading 30%+ on the damp meter this is the side next to the hull. However, the cushion has a dark stain running in a diagonal straight line between the damp area, nearest ...
by kevin1234
Sun Oct 07, 2018 11:07 am
Forum: General Forum
Topic: Buying a Shetland 4+2 our first river boat
Replies: 5
Views: 3457

Re: Buying a Shetland 4+2 our first river boat

Hi

Why does it appear to be so difficult to tell age a boat was built - I note many sites state the age of a boat is uncertain? Maybe 1999 for example.


With Shetland's are the design features with help with establishing the age?
by kevin1234
Sat Oct 06, 2018 3:25 pm
Forum: General Forum
Topic: Buying a Shetland 4+2 our first river boat
Replies: 5
Views: 3457

Re: Buying a Shetland 4+2 our first river boat

thanks its is raining heavily now and we are going to see it tomorrow I note they have a cover over the Houdini hatch

Thanks
by kevin1234
Sat Oct 06, 2018 11:03 am
Forum: General Forum
Topic: Buying a Shetland 4+2 our first river boat
Replies: 5
Views: 3457

Buying a Shetland 4+2 our first river boat

Hi

We are looking at buying a Shetland 4+2. It has a 25hp Honda outboard and the boat looks clean and tidy - age not certain. Any advice as to what we should look out for when checking the boat over?

BW

K