Shetland Family Four River, Inshore, Canal Cruiser Boat 60hp Mercury & Trailer!

For Sale is my beloved Shetland Family Four which has been a great fun Boat, however I have taken on other projects/interests and no longer have a tow Car so now is an appropriate time to sell rather than it sitting at Home. The Boat is a 4 birth cruiser suitable for Rivers, Canals, Lochs and inshore Sea waters and comes with a genuine Shetland fully Braked transporting Trailer, easy to tow with Winch and Electric Trailer Board, sleeps 4 with plenty of seating and dining Table, Sunroof, Sink & Tap, interior light, plenty of storage space under seats and in the Bow storage box, Electric start and Tilt and the Gel coat is good, all Boat lights work and there is Room inside for a portable toilet or small cooking Hob, Lockable Cabin. Made in the 80's it has had a replacement Gel Coat and been renovated at some point inside and out, the Outboard is from the 90's and pumps Water well, I don't have specific dates but this is still a very Cool Cruiser. It has a 2 year old deck cover which cost me £320, a Cabin Awning and a very heavy duty Winter Tarpaulin. The Gear includes;Shetland Trailer with Winch and Trailer BoardTow hitch anti-theft coverWheel Clamp60hp 2 stroke Mercury outboardGarmin Fish Finder with Sat Nav worth £275Deck CoverCabin Awning no rips.Winter storage heavy duty tarpaulinBrand new Spare Wheel & TyreBrand new Heavy Duty BatteryProp CoverTrim Oil2 new Deck CusionsLock Gate Key30ft Anchor with Chain and Rope2 Quality Mooring RopesSeveral mooring FendersBoarding side LadderSmall Barge poleCoastal Marine hand RadioLife Ring3 Buoyancy JacketsOutboard water ear muffsBoat to Trailer heavy duty securing RatchetBBQ mountFire ExtinguisherInshore Flare Safety PackBoat Air HornEngine Test Water ButtWater BailerAuxiliary Engine mountSpare 2 stroke Oil2 Fuel TanksNew spare canvass clipsFresh Water CarrierOil measuring Jug Bad Points;It's a 2 stroke, I started it no problem recently after 2 years of no activity with stale fuel but would recommend a service, the Sunroof has a small leak in heavy Rain, the Horn which is only 2 years old has stopped working, I'm unsure if the Solar Panel generates any charge and one of the seats inside needs a supporting bracket made (an hours job).Please feel free to ask any questions, Buy from a reliable classifieds boarder! The Shetland Family 4 is a compact and comfortable cruiser that offers a good balance between cockpit and cabin space. The bright roomy cabin has comfortable single berths that easily convert into a double bed, and a table that fits between the berths at meal times to provide plenty of eating room for all the family. Shetland’s objective has always been to produce safe and reliable family performance cruisers at no-nonsense prices, and this makes the Family 4 a great second-hand buy.Who and what was this boat designed for? The Shetland Family 4 is a compact family cruiser for use in rivers, canals, estuaries and inshore sailing.The boat was designed and built to give comprehensive and ample accommodation in a light, trailable boat. It is ideal for carrying camping gear and equipment to those isolated spots, or for fishermen to transport their kit on excursions. The boat can also be used as a camper afloat or on a trailer.What commentators say about this boat? Shetland family cruisers have had a consistent appeal to thousands who enjoy life afloat.The fact the same hull is still being built today is testimony to the build quality of the Shetland marque, as it appears to be one that works.Providing the hull is in good condition there isn't a problem with the age of the Shetlands. They can look as good today as the day they were made and for style compare well with more modern craft.Model variationsThe Shetland Family 4 was a development of the very successful Shetland 535/536 and offered a cabin layout to include sufficient cockpit length to incorporate side benches/2 single berths.The fit and finish was more sophisticated compared to its predecessor.The original craft features a conventional outboard well built into the transom. Later designs feature a moulded outboard pod/transom platform. This allows for a larger cockpit with wrap round seating to the stern.The Mark 3 Personnel Carrier (1977-82) featured internal changes to operate as a work boat ideal for carrying camping gear, fishing kit and other equipment to isolated spots. It was also marketed as a boat for small ferry operations with seats for up to 10 people.SpecificationsLength: 17ft 7in (5.36m)Beam: 6ft 10in (2.08m)Maximum height (excluding windscreen): 6ft 0in (1.828m)Cabin headroom: 4ft 4in (1.32m)Weight (approximate): 0.65 tons (590kg)Maximum engine size: 70 hp o/bWhat’s great about the Shetland Family 4? Great stability at rest and speed.Easy to manoeuvre due to the proven gull wing form.Easy to launch from road trailer.Ample accommodation for a family.Keeping your Shetland Family 4 in shapeWhen buying a used Shetland Family 4, regular scheduled servicing and attention to some minor points will keep your craft in top condition.Model-specific repairsThe Shetland Family 4 is not known for needing specific repairs more frequently than other boats.Why buy a pre-owned Shetland Family 4?This compact, no-nonsense boat is an ideal family cruiser that requires little maintenance. The basic design remained unchanged through the boat’s 25 years of manufacture, a testament to its quality and reliability. A second-hand Shetland Family 4 makes a sensible purchase.