Restoration of Shetland Viking Number 14
it utilities the 570 hull and there wasn't many made , The result is a fast planing fishing boat with a very large open forward cockpit measuring approximately 8’x 5’ and 2’3” from floor level to gunwale. There are two large under floor stowage tanks with over seven cubic feet of storage space in each.
Whilst the emphasis is on fast transport, and trials produced 25 knots with a 70 horsepower outboard in rough waters, the Gullwing form of the hull does give remarkable stability at rest.
Completed in summer of 2022 refurbished boat with some modern modifications
Northern Ireland
Builder: | Shetland |
Make: | Shetland |
Model: | Viking |
Constructed: | 1985 |
No. of engines: | 1 |
Engine model: | Evinrude |
Engine power: | 70 |
Fuel type: | Petrol (Gas) |
Drive type: | Outboard |
Length over all: | 18' |
Hull material: | Glass Fibre |
Hull type: | Gullwing Hull |
Hull colour: | White |
Fuel capacity: | 10 Gallons |
Evinrude 70horsepower 2 stroke. plus axcilarlary engine 3.5 mariner 4 stroke.
Note: Indicated location is approximate general area only.