is this a shetland ???

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marcusanddiane@sky.com said:
how so sure ???
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Worth noting that often some small boat builders sometimes bought rights to the hulls or drawings to well known hulls and added their touch to it. There are a few out there like this. That particular hull is not a Shetland though.
It’s likely been made by a small outfit from Eastern Europe or something similar.
 
QBhoy said:
Because I’m a bit of a boat geek. Grown up around shetlands and know every model they ever made. Feel free to test me...haha.
I’m not sure what it is, but it’s 100% not a Shetland.
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Same here QBoy, I challenge you though as the BIGGEST, small boat Anorak on this Forum!
Was in the late lamented Earls Court boat show in the 80's
Was about an inch away fom signing a Finance deal for a 'Family Four' which had a rather different transom set up for the engine/ outboard than the norm
'PPI' would have been new then
Putting Petrol In'!
So swmbo persuaded me not to Sign!
Fair play to Her
But it was a nice trip and the kids enjoyed ice skating and the visit to the Madam two swords place!
Funny, I was at a Marina the other day and spied a 'Family Four' and thought, ----- 'What a Tiny little boat that is'
But back in the 80's I would have and nearly did
Give my right arm for one
Here is one for you QBoy
There was an Article inthe motor boat Press
It was MBM, or YBW, can't remember which as I type
About a Gent who drove/sailed (whicher you wanna call it) a Shetland from somewher in France to England
He had to fit a new engine (50 hp) if I remember, before the leg across The Channel
That Article in the 'Mag' inspired Me to achieve lots of mileage and experiences in small boats
Like going all over the Irish Sea in a 22 footer
Funny enough though
I have never had or owned a Shetland!
:D
 
My dad had a Shetland black prince.....I remember clearly as a youngster being towed into Cowes when the BMW outdrive gave up the ghost.....again.....good times :):):)
 
I have owned two Shetlands, a sealark and a Sheltie, both were very good boats and used for fishing, in a head sea or beam sea, they were quite good and did not pound the radio and fishfinder to bits:D In a following sea they were totally different, the Sealark especially would dig the bow in and chine ride, it was unpredictable and very alarming, the answer was to stop the boat and lift the outboard tilt one hole out, this lifted the bow and made it ride more predictably, the Sheltie was easier as it was fitted with electric trim and tilt, the sealarks hull was described as gull wing, the Sealark although smaller was better built than the Sheltie, a lot of cockpit floors rotted out with the Sheltie, driving it hard caused stress cracks and the plywood underneath needed replacing.
 
Kawasaki said:
Same here QBoy, I challenge you though as the BIGGEST, small boat Anorak on this Forum!
Was in the late lamented Earls Court boat show in the 80's
Was about an inch away fom signing a Finance deal for a 'Family Four' which had a rather different transom set up for the engine/ outboard than the norm
'PPI' would have been new then
Putting Petrol In'!
So swmbo persuaded me not to Sign!
Fair play to Her
But it was a nice trip and the kids enjoyed ice skating and the visit to the Madam two swords place!
Funny, I was at a Marina the other day and spied a 'Family Four' and thought, ----- 'What a Tiny little boat that is'
But back in the 80's I would have and nearly did
Give my right arm for one
Here is one for you QBoy
There was an Article inthe motor boat Press
It was MBM, or YBW, can't remember which as I type
About a Gent who drove/sailed (whicher you wanna call it) a Shetland from somewher in France to England
He had to fit a new engine (50 hp) if I remember, before the leg across The Channel
That Article in the 'Mag' inspired Me to achieve lots of mileage and experiences in small boats
Like going all over the Irish Sea in a 22 footer
Funny enough though
I have never had or owned a Shetland!
:D
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Amazing stories there friend.
They’re great boats. The best testament to them is that there are still so many still around. They are one of the few boats around today that command a greater sum of money than when they were brand new, when considering boats from the 80’s and 70’s.
My first introduction to boats was at only 6 weeks old and over 40 years ago. On my dads brand new 498. He is certain it cost him £1700 new with a Yamaha 40hp on it. You couldn’t buy one now for less than 2/3k. A good family four from the 80’s will still cost you over 4K.
As a self confessed geek...I personally take issue most days looking on eBay, when I see many boats advertised as shetlands...when they clearly aren’t. Maybe it’s just me...haha. The fletcher is another that gets the same. Also another favourite of mine.
 
QBhoy said:
Worth noting that often some small boat builders sometimes bought rights to the hulls or drawings to well known hulls and added their touch to it. There are a few out there like this. That particular hull is not a Shetland though.
It’s likely been made by a small outfit from Eastern Europe or something similar.
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Thank you .. very interesting .. I was launching in Poole, Dorset the other day and this wiley old fella came up to me and started nattering on about my boat .. he reckons that he knew the owner years ago and had worked on it, in particular the re-enforced transom - he also said that he thinks it was built by a caravan manufacturer that ventured in to boat building .. he seemed genuine enough, but it was a bit of a co-incidence :)
 
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