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by johnevans
Sat Apr 19, 2014 12:36 pm
Forum: General Forum
Topic: shetland 500
Replies: 12
Views: 4013

Re: shetland 500

Is it possible for you to post some pictures of it?
by johnevans
Mon Apr 14, 2014 10:15 pm
Forum: General Forum
Topic: latent defects
Replies: 5
Views: 2251

Re: latent defects

Was Shetland selling the boat themselves, or acting as a broker? If the latter, I doubt they would check it;although it appears the error goes back to manufacture. It may be worth contacting Shetland, but they will probably say that if you had contacted them they would have fixed it for you. Having ...
by johnevans
Mon Apr 14, 2014 9:46 pm
Forum: General Forum
Topic: 5hp honda on 535
Replies: 4
Views: 1969

Re: 5hp honda on 535

Hi John,

I think you will struggle with a 5hp on a 535 in all but the slackest water. It was recommended as a back up engine for my Family Four, just to give movement and steerage against the tide.
I assume you use your boat on rivers or canals, but I would think you should be looking at a 15hp at ...
by johnevans
Mon Apr 14, 2014 9:31 pm
Forum: General Forum
Topic: Original burgees available to buy
Replies: 0
Views: 1314

Original burgees available to buy

I have a few of the original burgees to sell. These are similar to the new ones and were made by The Hampshire Flag Company They are double sided, and measure approx 12" x 6". They come complete with Lanyard and toggle, but the artwork is in yellow and does not appear to be quite as distinct as the ...
by johnevans
Sat Oct 12, 2013 7:09 pm
Forum: General Forum
Topic: New Look site
Replies: 19
Views: 14365

Re: New Look site

Looks excellent Sue, thank you.
by johnevans
Sat Oct 12, 2013 5:52 pm
Forum: General Forum
Topic: Solent Flotila 2014
Replies: 5
Views: 2463

Re: Solent Flotila 2014

On each occasion we have had eight boats join the flotilla, we can probably take up to 10, but more than that would be too large and unmanageable.
by johnevans
Fri Oct 11, 2013 10:51 pm
Forum: General Forum
Topic: Hello all :!:
Replies: 4
Views: 2052

Re: Hello all :!:

Hi Bob,

Sounds good, I have been away for a while, but am looking to sort a Solent flotilla next year. I ran them from 2008-2010 with Sue's help and they have been a great long weekend. I am based at Newhaven and am happy to help as I can on sea sailing.
by johnevans
Fri Oct 11, 2013 10:45 pm
Forum: General Forum
Topic: Where has the time gone ?
Replies: 5
Views: 3478

Re: Where has the time gone ?

I keep my boat in a trailer park over winter, keeping her topped up with fuel to avoid condensation in the tank and draining the water out of the engine. May be a bit chilly, but have beautiful winter days on the sea.
by johnevans
Thu Oct 10, 2013 11:51 pm
Forum: General Forum
Topic: New Look site
Replies: 19
Views: 14365

Re: New Look site

Inspiral, this is an volunteer site, run for Shetland boat enthusiasts. When the founder informed me that he intended resigning and closing it down; I turned to Sue for help. She has done a brilliant job in designing a whole new site from scratch; all in her own time. Please praise, and don't knock ...
by johnevans
Thu Oct 10, 2013 11:38 pm
Forum: General Forum
Topic: New Look site
Replies: 19
Views: 14365

Re: New Look site

This looks like a great improvement, thank you. Not sure why unread posts come up with those which have 11 answers though? No criticism at all, because I know what admin took on a couple of years ago and what a great job is being achieved here. Thank you so much for keeping the Association going.