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by TimD1
Tue May 07, 2013 9:12 pm
Forum: General Forum
Topic: headroomin shetland 27
Replies: 5
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Re: headroomin shetland 27

I am 6'5" and have a 2010 Shetland 27. I can stand upright in the saloon (without the raised floor obviously). That was a major factor in choosing the boat.
by TimD1
Sun Apr 28, 2013 10:05 pm
Forum: General Forum
Topic: Shetland 27 Outboard: Stern on Mooring
Replies: 7
Views: 3256

Re: Shetland 27 Outboard: Stern on Mooring

Thanks Stan and Peter, really helpful advice from both of you. Much appreciated guys.
Tim.
by TimD1
Thu Apr 18, 2013 9:17 pm
Forum: General Forum
Topic: Shetland 27 Outboard: Stern on Mooring
Replies: 7
Views: 3256

Re: Shetland 27 Outboard: Stern on Mooring

Thanks for these replies. Most stern to moorings on the broads are against a wall I guess. It is slightly more tricky with an outboard than an inboard in that the o/b on a 27 is mounted on the bathing platform and projects well beyond the stern of the boat, ie if unprotected it is the first thing to ...
by TimD1
Wed Apr 17, 2013 10:24 pm
Forum: General Forum
Topic: Shetland 27 Outboard: Stern on Mooring
Replies: 7
Views: 3256

Shetland 27 Outboard: Stern on Mooring

Has anyone got experience of stern on moorings in a 27 o/b? I am thinking of moving mine to the Broads where there are lots of stern on moorings. The outboard projects beyond the bathing platform and needs to be protected from hitting the dock. Further I need a way of getting a man ashore with a ...