Mayland 14ft

[ScottishPrepper]

Morning All,

This is my first time here so I hope I have posted in the right area. I am the very proud owner of a Mayland 14ft, she needs a bit of work but as she is my first boat she is my pride and joy. I am after an outbound engine, do I need a short shaft or long shaft? also is there a good website for all my restoration needs?

Thank you for taking the time to read this.

Regards

SP

 

[duncan99210]

Never actually met a Mayland 14 but a quick goggle shows they are small cuddy boats. Outboards fitted seem to be in the range 15 to as much as 40 hp, all standard leg. If you wanted a second 'get you home' motor, then a 2.5 on a lowering bracket would do.
As to a website for bits, you're probably best going to eBay. Remember that for the hull, cabin and interior there will be no source of spare parts. You'll need to make your own out of plywood or fibreglass. Hardware such as catches, handles and the like however should be readily available either from your local chandler, on line or via eBay.
Oh, and welcome to the forum!

 

[VicS]

Morning All,
. I am after an outbound engine, do I need a short shaft or long shaft?
Regards

SP

You can check for yourself

measure the height of the transom top ( or top of mounting bracket ) to the water level.

If this is about 15" or less then a standard, aka short, shaft engine will be suitable. If it is significantly more than 15" (up to around 20") you will need a long shaft engine.

Another thing you can check at is the height of the anti-ventilation plate (aka the anti-cavitation plate), the flat plate above the propellor, relative to the bottom of the transom. The plate should be approx level with the bottom of the transom. It should not be significantly higher but can be a little lower.

Post a list of what you think you will need fort the restoration and I am sure people will be able to suggest sources. Its likely to be different places for different needs

 

[Capt Popeye]

:encouragement:

Ahoy there, SP, welcome aboard, re your outboard size, viz, Horse Power.

Well the size might depend upon where you are going to 'go boating', as if Inland on Rivers and Canals there will almost certainly be 'speed limits' applied to watercraft, by the local regulating authority. If indeed its the customary 6 knots max then a Mayland 14 will not require many horses to achieve that speed, strong headwinds or current will sap an engines horsepower somewhat.
If on the other hand you are boating in /on coastal waters, then most probably there will not be a speed limit, except perhaps close inshore where bathers might be sharing the waters. So a larger engine HP will be a must, as the wind and tides might be quite strong, and the waves also sap engine power somewhat.
Suggest that you wander on down to local boating areas venues and talk / ask about tides and engine HP etc.
Just enjoy yopur new activity :encouragement: