will church Posted June 26, 2014 Report Share Posted June 26, 2014 Hi All Haven't been on here for ages, sorry, and here I turn up when i need something! I find myself in a position where i can't warrant keeping my 536 afloat or towing it to the coast and launching it on the occassion or two i might use it takes the fun out of the day (new baby). So I'm looking to swap for simething easier to tow and launch, maybe an Arran 16, Orkney spinner, open dell quay 13 or 15ft, longliner, bonwitco 500, something along those lines, something that can sit in the garden and on the occassion i want to use it I can hitch up, catch something inshore, then burn back home and reverse it back into the garden, all on my own. The Shetland 536 has a break back snipe trailer, (which does make launching really easy in fairness) braked but with shoes removed, and it is in reasonable nick with good bearings, the engine is a Yam 20hp 2 Stroke autolube on non-Yam remotes, and has been 'converted' from tiller to remote operation. Starts and runs ok though, but i think it's over lubing and misfires occassionally. The boat itself is as expected old, but it really solid condition, with solid deck. A good few chips where the anchor has been lifted, but otherwise nothing more than the odd craze here and there. The hull has been painted, but it's a nice job. I am happy to hang on to any parts of the package (ie trailer and/or engine), so what have you that you may swap, could be a small amount of cash either way. I have a few engines round the place so may not need an engine with the replacement boat. To add to the inconvenience, the boat is in Maldon, Essex at my Dad's house. I'll email photos if anyone is interested - contact me at william.church@cbre.com Many thanks for looking Will Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted June 26, 2014 Report Share Posted June 26, 2014 Have a look at the Terhi range, there are a couple of us in the club and they are ace. 13ft dory has very low freeboard and you will get wet whatever the weather, 15ft much better! No brakes on that unit would no doubt make it illegal to two and a danger to others!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
will church Posted June 26, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 26, 2014 Thanks Rob, I'll have a look. I actually took it to a weighbridge and it's right on the borderline. if you add anchor, bits of gear etc etc it does tip into the illegal towing bracket. Have been meaning to add the brakes (trailer came without), but just haven't had the use out of the boat as a trailer boat to warrant it. Have towed it empty/no engine to various boat yards and launched direct from there. Mentioned it so any potential owners know. Not looking to part with much if any cash really, so we'll see what offers come along. just something required to get me on the water now and again. I have a bonwitco 450 up in Scotland at my mum's place (where i holiday), that suffers the same freeboard issues as the 13ft dory but is a great little boat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
will church Posted June 26, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 26, 2014 The Terhis look pretty good - much like Bonwitco With style. Adding Terhi to my list! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted June 26, 2014 Report Share Posted June 26, 2014 Look at the 6020c Terhi or a Westport pilot! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Posted June 26, 2014 Report Share Posted June 26, 2014 Look at the 6020c Terhi or a Westport pilot! I was gonna say " Westport Pilot 4 " Easy to launch and retrieve single handed. You're welcome to take a butchers at the Tiddler. Pm me if ya wanna. Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
will church Posted June 27, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 27, 2014 They look really the business the pilot 4s, but I think I'm not going to get much of a swap for the Shetland! Particularly with a new baby, extending the expenditure on a boat that I am probably going to have even less time to use is going to be unpopular. I would be pretty keen on spending a few quid and getting something like that when the baby is a boy though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Posted June 27, 2014 Report Share Posted June 27, 2014 Ah ! young children - - - - - - working long hours - - - - - no money - - - - I remember it well. It's all worth it though ! ! ! jay kay 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
will church Posted June 30, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 30, 2014 thanks for all your re[plies - it looks like i have done a deal with a member, and I will be getting a seasafe (14ft i think), which looks exactly the sort of thing I'm after. Will Maverick Martin and Stuie 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
will church Posted July 10, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 10, 2014 Well we've done the deal. both parties extremely pleased with their end of the bargain. Some people on here know who has taken delivery of Willow Wind i gather, let's just say it fits him a bit better than the seasafe! Happy days here again (when i get my engine sorted.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted July 10, 2014 Report Share Posted July 10, 2014 You're welcome to take a butchers at the Tiddler. Pm me if ya wanna. Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Posted July 10, 2014 Report Share Posted July 10, 2014 Well fancy you picking up on that Brian. I'd have put money on it being Rob ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
will church Posted July 10, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 10, 2014 I still don't know what the new owner's PBSBAC name is....a lovely fellow however! Apparently WW to be moored at Cobbs and will get the use she deserves! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted July 10, 2014 Report Share Posted July 10, 2014 RetroWagon I think! http://www.pbsbac.co.uk/ipb/topic/16005-big-smiley-face-0/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted July 10, 2014 Report Share Posted July 10, 2014 Well fancy you picking up on that Brian. I'd have put money on it being Rob ! So would I, he must be too busy!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Posted July 10, 2014 Report Share Posted July 10, 2014 So would I, he must be too busy!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retrowagon Posted July 10, 2014 Report Share Posted July 10, 2014 Oh yeah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
will church Posted July 11, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 11, 2014 And it is a retro wagon with a retro boat! Nice one Barry have a great maiden voyage at the weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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