Shetland Signature 1900s

[shanew1]

Hi Guys does anyone know were i might get a A frame from my Signture. Cant seem to find anything on the web. Does anyone know who makes them or were i might get a second hand frame Etc

Cheers

Shane

[Burty]

Gav on here produces the boats so he may well know where to get one from

[mike k]

Didn't you have this one up for sale a while back with a smaller engine?

[shanew1]

yes i did indeed but decided to put a 225hp on instead of the 100Hp, twice the boat so decided to keep it for another while. do you know were i might get an A frame

[mike k]

Try Shetland direct. Tel: +44 (0) 1359 235255

[shanew1]

thanks mike will give them a call

[charlie]

Shanew1

I would be slightly wary of dealing with Shetland boats. If you look at
www.shetland.owners.org (which is a nothing to do with the manufacturer) on the forums a couple of people have had nothing but trouble with their dealings. There a couple of historic threads recommending other companies that will make frames and covers for half the price.

If you do have any dealings speak to James (Reiman) the owner but it does seem that there attitide towards customer satisfaction is less than desirable.

I don't know what is going on there but to give you an example their new website was due to be launced in October, then November, then moved to December. If you look at www.shetlandboats.co.uk it now says that they are relaunching it on 21/2/08 and the same notice is there today. It doesn't strike me as a particularly great business.

Good luck in your search

rgds

charlie

Please note that this is not based on personal experience but it does seem that the latest incarnation of Shetland is a far cry from my father bought his boat from them years ago.

[charlie]

Shanew1

www.bell-wether.co.uknew1

These were the guys I was talking about. Admittedly I've only just noticed that your in Dublin but may be worth a shot.

rgds


Charlie

[mike k]

I've dealt with James many times and he's not that bad. Although he can be a nightmare to get hold of. I had my 1900ss interior redone at the factory and bought a new all over cover from him without too many problems.