SHETLAND OWNERS ASSOCIATION

Hi Terry.

Which bow thruster do you have? Mine is fitted with a 'Side Power'. If you're still having issues, you can find a good trouble shooting guide online by putting 'Side Power Bow Thruster Problems' and you will get the link with a number of pages of info to follow step by step. Also, their ...

Hi.

If you haven't already done so, look at the thread from 5th July 2019 'Shetland 27 Fuse Box Help'.

Some details about Shetland 27's on there.

Simon.

Shetland use windows supplied by Seaglaze Marine Windows based at Rackheath, Norwich.

daveflack.

I got the cockpit lights via a contact at the marina we used to be moored at, I don't know where they got them from, possibly RS Components as he was an electrician.

If you google '12v boat downlights' there are any number for sale. The ones we have are polished chrome with 'warm' LED ...

Vreagh.

Thanks for your kind words.

Nigel.

If you need any further information don't hesitate to ask.

Simon.

Carnige.

We own a 2008 Shetland 27 with 50hp Mariner outboard. We have owned it for just over two years and are very pleased with the boat. There are some very minor niggles down to our perceived short cuts during the manufacturing/quality check stage, but overall the boat is very good.

We spent ...

I spoke to James on the 'phone last week, so I presume they are.

Sorry, it should have read disconnect the fuel line, run the engine until it stops then reconnect the fuel line. A bit confusing saying it drains the fuel line !

What engine does it have? Is it fuel injetion (EFi) or carburettor? If it is a carb engine, I was told by a very experienced outboard engineer to drain the petrol lines, which drains the carb, to prevent gunking up if the engine is left for more than a few weeks. This isn't an issue on EFi engines ...

Thanks for the replies.

The boat does have a battery isolator switch as fitted by Shetland from new.

Technically batteries 2 and 3 are paired (they are connected together by a positive and negative lead). Battery 1 technically is either starter or additional domestic battery. Position 3 runs all ...