Shetland 570

[Shetland570]

Hi,small boat newbie here from Nairn who has recently taken the plunge (not literally) by purchasing a more or less bare shell plus two motors ,a Yamaha 50hp and a mercury 5hp , it will be an ongoing project so will be searching on here for tips n tricks of the trade so to speak . . The boat is sea worthy less creature comforts .

Was curious to see if there are any other Shetland owners on here .

Any help to post photos on here would be great .

Thanks
Sean

 

[David2452]

Not sure if you are aware of this?

http://www.shetlandowners.co.uk/shetland/

 

[Shetland570]

Hi,yeah i'm aware of this site ,but it seems a bit inactive for my needs so i thought i'd have look at other sites .

Sean

 

[Montemar]

Our first boat was a 536 - rather like a Family 4. Good for for getting started. We entertained west Dorset on a few occasions when launching down the ramp at West Bay!

 

[rogerboy]

Yes very inactive not very helpful

 

[emcm0035]

Having had both a Kestrel and a Blackhawk both based on the 570 hull both needed refurbished but good sold boats when in use steady and safer than most your American cuddy boats.

First off will say look at the engines first make sure they are right as that will eat up money fast if they aren't right. I done it boat first then engine learned hard way. Floor wise is most prone to rot in the cockpit area, cabin wise forget about a toilet compartment too small and narrow. Roof hatches in the cabin prone to leaks and pricey to replace. Otherwise its open to your choices for how you fit it out. Transoms are pretty solid in them but check for stress cracks for when people have changed engines over the years or fitted too big hp on them..

 

[gordmac]

Might be worth looking at the project boat posts and asking here:
http://www.worldseafishing.com/forums/forums/boat-owning-equipment-and-maintenance.77/
I would be surprised if 50hp would be enough for that boat, I have had a couple of 535s with 50hp engines and wouldn't want smaller on them.

 

[No Regrets]

70hp was max recommended, and quite adequate!

The 535 was a less sporty hull design (570 was a very quick thing in that price bracket!) and needed at least 50hp as you rightly say.

535 basic trim, easy to drag into the 90's at least though!

 

[sidaorb]

Just purchased a 570 as my first entry to boating, have loved working on the Thames and thought it was time to enjoy the river.

Fingers crossed all goes well.

 

[Bigplumbs]

Be careful. You start with an inexpensive boat have some fun then start looking at other boats for sale and before you know it you are hooked. Have fun and welcome to the forum

Dennis