SHETLAND OWNERS ASSOCIATION

Hows it going?

Ask him to show it you running.

Get yourself a VHF radio and license. Its not too hard to do. Wear the kill cord - always when the engine is running.

The engine stalls- but I assume doesnt re-start. There are dozens of reasons for that but it is usually fuel. Get some fuel stabiliser additative. You could also- if youre brave and ...

I'm new to boating and thought it would be easy peasy but the small print- or rules and regs and hazards are depressing.

Regards trailer and launching - its ok. Just take it slowly- get assistance first too. Try to avoid launching into currents or waves. Have plenty of rope. And tie it to the boat ...

Check the compression on each cylinder. Borrow or buy a compression kit. Just screw it into the spark plug hole one by one and crank. read scale. may indicate poor compression on one cylinder which in turn will suggest overhaul piston rings or something.

Regarding the engine- try running it on land using some "muffs" to feed water into the cooling system _ don't try running without. When its running check the control. Also take a look at the engine. If the control should break on the water its a good idea to know how to operate the throttle directly ...

Large black screw hatch - Do you mean a large black cover (Hatch) that is screwed down? The description isnt too clear.
I have a regular Shetland 610. Beneath the stern area is the fuel tank and storage space. When I remove the floor and the rubbish I have stowed beneath there is another floor level ...

I'm new - frustratingly new as Ive not yet been out on the water with my Shetland 610. Which is very similar in design to a 4 plus 2. The boats great in terms of package - mine sleeps three and a half - the second double is kind of small for adults. I know the 4 + 2 has an additional bunk below the ...

I thought you need to have various licenses to use inland waterways. as i don't have them i daren't turn up really. What do you know that i don't - apart from a lot. Thanks by the way.

Regards the trailer advice- i kind of get that but the trailer doesn't look the type to slide partly out at the ...

I'm new to boating and have invested in a 610. It came on top of a bunk style trailer and to the novice looks very tall and scary. I'm working on taking her out for the first time next spring.
I shall need assistance to tow the trailer as my own car is front wheel drive only and barely able to tow ...