SHETLAND OWNERS ASSOCIATION

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Hi Everyone

I’m after some advice.

My Shetland 535 is in dry storage for the winter but I’m hoping to have permanent mooring on the Thames from about next April.
The hull of the boat currently black is looking quite shabby so obviously this is a good time to ...

vreagh wrote: Tue Oct 29, 2024 9:38 pm Above or below the waterline?

It’s below the waterline

Evening all.

I’ve returned my Shetland 535 to my garage for the winter after 3 months on the Thames.

Just wondering if anyone could advise on the best way to clean the hull.
Weather there is a recommended agent I could buy or is there perhaps a better way making up a solution.
Presumably it ...

Thanks Clive

Excellent
I’ll look that up

Thanks Chaps for the replies.

It’s only a 9.9hp so definitely no 3 phase power or alternator on the outboard
I’ll send some pics next time I am at the marina

Thanks also for the solar panel info

Any one else any info or links to solar panel chargers that would be great.

Thanks Bob

My 9.9hp Yamaha engine has a kettle lead 3 pin coming out of it , not sure what that actually does
I’ve posted about that on here before but never really got anywhere.

Thanks for the reply

Morning everyone

I’m thinking of buying a solar panel trickle charger for my battery on my Shetland 535
And I’m after advice

At the moment when I’m not using my boat the battery is only connected to the bilge pump so obviously not drawing any power.
When I’m out on the boat the radio and led ...

Nice one Clive

Excellent, I’ll get in touch with him

That’s looks great Clive
I look forward to seeing the finished article on your boat

I’m interested in doing that for my 535

What company is making them?

Dave