SHETLAND OWNERS ASSOCIATION

Hi Chris
I have another problem which is Cash so it looks like my boat is going to be in the garage for another year
Thanks
Rors

I have to say thanks for all your comments.
But to be honest i am more worried about my Transom
would it be abel to take the honda 90hp and the weight .
just wondering if i did put a 60hp honda on it what speed would the F4 plain with 3 adults.
Just a thought Has any one seen i think it was a chart ...

Hi johnhalls
When you say your engine pushes the family 4 onto the plane at 12 kts.
How many people are you carrying at the time.
As i would be carrying 3 to 4 children and my self would the 60hp still plane with that many?
Appreciate any help.
Thanks Rors

Hi splashmountain
The honda 90hp i think it weights in at around 170kg.
I would all so love to know whether it is the hp or the weight that is the important factor
Dos your 170kg engine make the boat sit deeper in the water?
If you could give me as much info as possible that would be great.
Also ...

Hi All
First off i would like to thank Cameron and dave at Clyde-outboards i can,t thank them enough as they have been very patient
with me .
So here is my dilemma I was going to buy a used 90hp honda for my shetland family 4 but then just before the deal went though i was told that the engine was ...

Hi any one know were i can get a shetland family four mk4 with the old windows for sale that needs a bit of doing up preferably with an engine and trailer but not essential
Thanks
Rors

HI strachg and dellquay13
Thanks for all your replies i find this very interesting.
As my 3 boys wont me to by a boat that i can pull them around with a ring for a few hours in the summer time each day
But i still wont something to fish and maybe camp on for a week or to in the summer.
so my next ...

Hi There wonder can any one help.
I am thinking of buying a boat either a family 4 or a 535
My Question is if i have a 75HP on a family 4 and a 75HP on a 535
pulling a ring which one would consume the most petrol?
And would there be a significant difference ??



Thanks Rory