SHETLAND OWNERS ASSOCIATION

Many Thanks for your help and advice.
Trev.

Hi there, If you buy some talcum powder ( not the can type but the one sold in a plastic squeeze bottle ) Gently spray a line around the inside walls of the boat as well as the floor area. Connect a hose pipe to a tap and give the boat a thorough soaking. Leave it for a couple of hours and then have ...

Im looking into launching my boat on the Thames. This will be just for the odd day so I will be looking to purchase a "day pass". Can I buy these passes on the water or do I have to apply several days before ? And
Will I need a boat safety certificate ? And if so how much do they cost ?
Many Thanks ...

Sounds good.. I will pop over later in the week and have a look. Will let you know how I get on. Thanks, Trev.

Thanks Dave, I was hoping it was towards Oxford as I live within an hour and a half of Osney.. I would love to spend a day on the Thames...
Do you know of any slipways nearby ???

Luvli pics.. Where are they taken ?? Looking for somewhere tranquil...

Happy birthday to you all who organize and run this forum..
Many thanks for all the hard work you have all done especially answering members questions
cheers Trev.

Hi solex, Your engine is a bit big for a bucket lol. So if you have a tap close by then invest in a pair of I think there called Muffs.
You connect a hose pipe to what looks like a pair of head phones and the water runs out of one end.. you put these onto your engine with the water connecting to ...

Hey I nearly bought one of those . dam dam dam But the Barstuard seller pulled out :cry: wasn't as nice as yours. ....Have you had her a long time ?? Did you buy her in this condition or have you had to do a major restoration project on her ??? .. anyway Well done mate.. Any chance of a few more ...

Hi Trev,

Thanks for your input....and you are right, we haven't had much help from the dealer. I think one more email to see if they are intending to have another look at it, then get in touch with Mercury. The insulation, as you say, is only masking the problem. Time to get tough! Thanks for the ...