Chesapeake IMMO, 10 cyc 820 mans are perfect match for the 50. 2300 rpm = 36 knots; 1950 rpm = 30 knots; 1850 = 27 knots; 1750 = 25 knots;...
Sorry to see the distinctive forward deck seat go, but I can uderstand the "upgrade". That 66' rendering looks beautiful. Be great to see hull...
I keep mine open so the compartment drains.... Don't want anything sitting in water all season.
If its running along near the keel butt, It's a fore and aft connection for drainage. Should have something like a runabout's drain plug in it...
Yikes, 2,200 lbs - you need a bigger boat!
Cracki - that must have been one big croc judging from its head, and a bigger fish to have eaten it! For some reason, I alway thought crocodiles...
Redman Be interested to hear how those "log beaters" actually work out. BTW, with all that caulking, are you relying on the bolts for bonding or...
Also the distance between the props can make a significant difference. My props on a 50 Post 17 wide have, I would guess, 18" or more distance...
I always considered the difference to be in the bridge configuration. SF, the helm is to the rear, convert, the helm is forward. Dunno if that's...
Here in the LI Sound area, my wife and I and our little doggie are very content with our 310 Avon and 2 1/2 hp four stroke - no mixing oil. We...
SunchaserV So you are agreeing with us on this thread?
Islandbay The only gelcoat issue that I am aware of occurred between 1998 and 2002. The earlier 42's were very wet boats until the hull change...
Blupac The OP has a 1988 Hatt but hasn't told us what year Bert he's considering. So IMO it's up to him to decide whether the snippet of info...
PacBlu Sorry I muddied the waters. As I said I don't have all the info. I was just passing on what I had heard to a prospective purchaser....
Searage Others on this forum will know better than I, but I've read that some Bertram's have had delamination problems. Check knowledgeable...
CaptJ So based on your experience, the maganets are too efficient? Have you ever heard that accepted additives can void your warrantty??
Ron Won't quibble with that. Biocides are a major category of additives to diesel fuel. It s a shame if they void your warranty because they are...
Duke Algae grows in the water that sits under the diesel fuel that sits in the tank....not nice to your racors.
Bert's right. A $1k per foot per year is not an overestimate as a working number, until you get a couple of year's worth of actuals
ON Trying listing boat weigh, motors and fuel capacity. There are some pretty knowledable people here who could give you a good estimate with...
