SHETLAND OWNERS ASSOCIATION

Hi Bruce,
I am no expert but what you are suggesting sounds fair to me.
I believe a Speedwell weighs about 800kg. So with a good sized outboard it should be no more than a tonne. Add to this enough to cover the rest of your kit and fuel etc. maybe 1300kg all up. So assuming I have got my figures ...

Up to my eye balls refurbing our Black Hawk windows.
Very time consuming!!

Hi Everyone,
Has anyone on here re-glazed a Black Hawk keeping the original frames?
I have removed a side window which is now on my bench and I am scratching my head as to how the perspex panel comes out.
Any tips greatly appreciated.

Harvey.

Having recently suffered a back injury, I seem to have a lot of time on my hands and now seems a good time to give an update on all things Shetland. Further more, I enjoy reading other peoples posts so it seems only fair that I give it a go.
A good year and a half ago I introduced myself on the ...

Hello Again,

We have decided a Family Four is the boat for us. A later one with the separate pod for the outboard.
Can any of you experienced Shetlander's suggest what size engine (modern 4 stroke) is needed to achieve planing speeds?

Many Thanks,

Harvey.

Thank you vreagh,

I now realize I have jumped in without reading the posting rules first !


Regards,

Harvey.

Hello Boys and Girls,

I am new to this forum and would appreciate some advice.
Having messed around the Dorset coast for the last for 3 seasons in a 3.5m inflatable we have decided to go for a bigger boat!
We really like the idea of a boat that is capable of coastal,as well as waterway use, hence ...