SHETLAND OWNERS ASSOCIATION

Not sure if this helps but I recently checked foam on my mk1 by pressing firmly along the hull. Any soft spots or sponginess might indicate water absorption or degradation. a bit tricky though.

Hey mate, have you checked eBay? Seen some speedwell parts there recently.

Just finished cleaning mine, jet wash definitely helped with most of the grime.

Not sure if this helps, but I found waiting longer between coats made a difference. Might be worth trying if you do another coat?

Seeing what others have done with their decks is super helpful. I second what vreagh mentioned about having proper drainage points, learned that lesson the hard way!

Hmm. Mine came without wipers too, seems pretty common on these boats.