Sharland Four Stroke

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Ferrier120
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Sharland Four Stroke

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According to a 1934 'Motor Boat' magazine, the 347cc Sharland was available in 15, 17 or 21hp, but the big question is - how can you tell them apart? I'm guessing the compression ratio could be different and/or different carburettors and maybe different gearbox ratios. Does anybody have any literature or are there any Sharland owners who could clarify this.
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Re: Sharland Four Stroke

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That is some toy Ferrier!

If that prop goes walkabout, I've probably got it.

That's a lot of motor, your a fortunate boy!

I hope your good fortune continues & you find other owners.

Wasn't there one in the Salcombe bunker?
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Re: Sharland Four Stroke

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Thanks for that Charles.

Whilst there were a couple of race motors at Bolt Head, Salcombe, there wasn't one of these. This one had apparently been on display for a short period at the Motor Boat Museum, Basildon.
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Maybe I saw that one & assumed it ended up in the bunker.

I surveyed all their Marstons a couple of years before they closed & must have seen it there.
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Very nice find.

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