Ah, yes, we will now tackle the boat manufacturing efficiency rates. I won't touch the numbers, as you have to define what you are measuring...
That's why I used Buick ;)
The Cabo 35 became the new classic of its era. And while the new 35 Bertram draws its heritage from the 31, I would not put too much stock in the...
I assume you mean the purchase of the Ocean Tooling for the 37 Billfish, probably the only thing Ocean had of value that did not create product...
Why, what are the differences?
If you look at the SF market when Cabo entered and then dominated in the 35' segment, the WOT speed discussion was not as important as quality and...
Bingo. And they may finance it as well and reserve cash for other start-up expenses. With a nice pre-release back order on hand, I would expect...
It is not a poor comparison J, as the Lou Codega designed Cabo 35 was an improvement on the original Cabo 35. And you just proved my point by...
It is interesting to see what the opinions on cost of tooling and recovery of tooling costs, profits, etc. by those not in the boatbuilding...
Doing a quick search on 42 Bertram's and it seems the 6V-92TA's in your model year 1981 were the 475/435 hp version, not the 550/535hp ratings...
Wow, what a looker, that is an absolutely gorgeous classic look that never goes out of style, the proportions are perfect!
There is a 2 page attachment in Post #8 - the Marine Engine Specification Data for the 6V-92TA, rated 550 bhp @ 2300 rpm
Check page 2 under the Configuration section - Maximum No Load Speed is 2500 rpm. Have tested this a few times on our previous boats powered by...
Correction, No Load rpm is 2500 rpm. That is for an engine in a perfect state of tune, perfect rack settings, perfect throttle linkage, no play, etc.
Agree that it helps to confirm your Tachometer readings by measuring the actual shaft rpms. But, the No Load rpms taken at the dock in neutral...
I don't think the series production thing with FRP hulls ever took off for Rybovich, but would also be curious to know what was the build count.
The last I saw, Margaritavich was located in the Great Lakes for sale. Not sure how a saltwater battlewagon made it up north, but to each its'...
An Express without a tower (but most likely a soft or hard top) will have a lower center of gravity and less windage, and therefore should be more...
A Blackfin in that size range will also give you the ride you are looking for. The deep-vee's really shine when they are trimmed up (bow up) and...
Give it some time. Think about the retro Mustang/Camaro cars selling today. There are plenty of waterfront homeowners that can put one of these...
