Thanks William. I posted some output from VICPROP in an earlier post in this thread.
The BC coast Gulf Islands, IMHO on the list as one of the best places on earth. No doubt the Marshall Islands are on that list too :). The...
Thank you for sharing your experience and observations. Do you recall the fuel burn in the 25' vessel with the 6BT 180? While the Bertram 25 has...
Here is the data sheet published by Bertram in 1970 that contains some useful information for the discussion. Note that with 2 x 120 HP the vessel...
Why the cardan shaft remote v-drive approach, here's a few reasons: - allows more flexibility for the placement the engine and transmission to...
Thanks, this is useful information.
A single shaft setup on this vessel without a tunnel or surface piercing prop has been successfully completed before so we are not breaking new...
"Acquaintance had some Konrad outdrive issues so decided to go shaft" As I have said, I am beyond fed up with stern drives.
Existing power is 2 x 165 HP inline 6 with Mercruiser Alpha drives. Bertram brochure claims a top speed of 39 mph under ideal conditions. Perhaps...
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I have searched the internet for a line drawing but have not yet been successful. Note that the subject vessel is the Bahia Mar model with more...
Power will be 185 hp @ 3000 RPM with 1.5:1 ratio transmission. Fully loaded weight with full tanks for fuel, water, plus stores and 2 persons...
It would seem that the Glen-L book will be a good place to start.....
Greetings: I'm planning to remove the twin stern drives in my 25' deep V planing hull vessel and replace with a single shaft. The plan is to use...
