Magnie-na Posted February 14, 2015 Report Share Posted February 14, 2015 Wondering if anyone with boating experience could tell me if the Shetland Sheltie comes in different sizes or preferably smaller than 16ft? I'm looking for a small two man boat which would be easier to launch on and off the slipway. Any advice appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trooter Posted February 14, 2015 Report Share Posted February 14, 2015 The sheltie is 18 ft but is reasonably manageable single handed. Some slips are easier than others for a one man launch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magnie-na Posted February 14, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 14, 2015 Thank you Trooter, would you happen to know how powerful a vehicle I'd need to pull it up the slip? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trooter Posted February 14, 2015 Report Share Posted February 14, 2015 You'd need something reasonably powerful, a small car will struggle.cars have weight ratings as to what they can tow. What do you have? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magnie-na Posted February 14, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 14, 2015 My current one wouldn't pull a 16 ft with trailer, but thinking of upgrading later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Howard Posted February 15, 2015 Report Share Posted February 15, 2015 Look at 'Orkney Longliner' or smaller 'Orkney Spinner'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magnie-na Posted February 16, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 16, 2015 Thanks Rob I will Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magnie-na Posted February 16, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 16, 2015 Thanks for that Rob, the Spinner looks perfect! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddisp Posted April 1, 2015 Report Share Posted April 1, 2015 Watch out for green slime build up on certain slips later in the year as you may end up launching your car as well as the boat.Some slipways also have a drop off at the end which may prevent retrieval at low tides. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scoobydoo Posted April 1, 2015 Report Share Posted April 1, 2015 Another of the Orkney boats is the Strikeliner. 16ft 6 long. cracking little boat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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