Thanks for the input. I can slide mine back but would have to disconnect the rear engine mounts and support engine at the rear. I am hoping my...
I have spin Keno Wheels spin slower in Vegas with the same amount of effort. Yes, the plan is to slide gear out, just trying to see if there is...
Hello there everyone! I was wondering if anyone has ever tried backing off a ZF BW195 from a Detroit Diesel 12V71TI on a vintage Bertram, mid...
I agree with you. Im not going to take out the pig to put another pig in. The MDL3 I have access to is a special unit. It was never put into...
Thanks for the input.. THe Electrical end is a ball of rust. Bad Design on Bertram end. Even if Diode are bad. Electrical end wont last....
What Size are Props? Hi, What are the dimensions of your props? And what is the Gear Ration on your transmission?
Hi, I have a 1986 MDJF 15kw Onan in my boat with a bad electrical end. It has 6000 hrs but engine is fine. I recently did a head and valve...
Ok. I will becareful. Probably best if I drain coolant. Its due to be serviced too. My engines were de-tuned after the last overhaul with the...
Hi, I have an '86 and my tackle center is Identical. Were you able to remove it? Is your deck teak original? It looks brand new!...
Well, How did your see trial go finally? Boat looks amazing!.. How much did you pay for a rebuild? What are you new cruising and GPH...
I'd like to thank everyone for their replies and experiences with their 12V71's injectors, etc. I am concluding that: 1. I am still a bit...
I did do the short out on the inside ones and didnt notice a problem. The grey smoke is worse the heavier the load is. I guess I can just bite...
When I purchased the boat the four bladed wheels were on there. They were 29 x 30 with a slight cup originally. After banging them up a bit, I...
Black transom Either that or I put in smoke stacks. I have seen a 54 Bertram with them in treasure cay, bahamas.
Hi, I have owned my 54' Bertram now for just over two years and I have not been able to figure our why I still have grey smoke in my wake trail...
1986 54' Bertram Bought this one 2 years ago. I was told her original owner was Jimmy *****, the car salesman billionaire. Name of the Boat back...
54' Rubrails Hi, Where did you buy them at? Hightide Marine? How much did they cost? Also, how did they remove the old one? It looks...
Capt J, Thanks for the input, I will see what my KnMPG is at 10knots.. hopefully 1.0! I did see 1.46 KnMPG trolling at 675 rpms this past...
Thanks.. Yes 2300 is the spec but with smaller injectors maybe 2250 is ok. I do get some trail of grey smoke and my transom gets soot after long...
Hi, I recently bought my '86 54' Bert and have since installed flowscan device. The boat has the 900HP DD 12V71s marinezed by Key Power out of...
