Bertram33 User Forum

[quote]Originally posted by lperedat Hi guys, My engines are inside. I have found problems with the exaust because all the hoses were in really bad shape, I belive, I have about two more weeks worth of work before hitting the water again. I have a question if anyone can help me locating the best pla...

quote:Originally posted by billb does anyone know if 435 hp 3208's will fit in a sportfish without modifying the engine boxes..and what does the group think??? love cats, and have had good luck with them.....[:D] Bill Beeson 1983 33 SF RAZZMATAZZ Hello Bill, I would do my homework on the 3208 435 HP...

Hello Doug, The owner of Megatech was very clear in stating that their was no local support in my area. I can live with that since I do most of my service work and when it gets complicated I hire a mechanic to help. These engines are built in Brasil under MB liscense. They are the 366 Euro II Merced...

Thanks for the info Mike ! Big difference in HP and speed. You have a great cruise, that's where I would like to be , sweet 23-24kts. I have the 275HP CatS 3208 and @ 2350 RPM I was able to do around 18.5 kts (315 gal.), but at full throtle I had problems turning 2800rpm. I was only was able to turn...

Hello Mike, With the 320hps, are you: Using the same props with diffrent pitch ? What are you using 3 or 4 blade? How about the Shafts ? What about the transmission ? What is you new cruise speed ? Sincerely, Mike Kohlhofer quote:Originally posted by sbeer Gary, Welcome aboard. You have very good ta...

I know you fried the discs inside the tranny. If its making a noise then there might be some other damage inside. My tranny acted the same, forward, no neutral or reverse. If you try to force it by reving the engine and shifting into reverse you will snap the shaft inside the MG502. I had someone re...

I thank you all for the information. Will check these shops to see if they can help. Regards, Mike.

Hello to all ! My MG502 lossed the oil either through the cooler or the shaft seals and it ran dry for about 20 min. damaging some seals and the disc. I would like to know if anyone has purchased parts for their marine gears and if so could you recomend where to purchase? My unit has Cat numbers on ...

quote:Originally posted by dougl33 Yes. I can't figure out why or how to fix it. Regards, Doug L. 1986 33 Bertram FBC Queen Elizabeth Marblehead, MA [img]http://www.bertram33.com/photogallery/photo00009553/Queen_Elisabeth.jpg[/img] Hello Doug, Perhaps you need to check for hair in the system. My boa...

Thanks David, Great Idea! Perhaps this imformation can be posted on the page where all the pictures of the boats are with their names and owners ( without trying to get into anyone's privacy). Then members could fill in their pertaining information on the forum profile registration, so when you clic...

Hello to al repower mania participants and forums members ! I have been reading all the post and I have not seen any comprehensive data and specs. for repowers. All I have seen is hp repower and speed that was obtianed. It would be great for those of us who are considering a repower to have firsthan...

Just to clear up my last post, " Three cases of Beer" that are used for the sole purpose of "cooling down" during trolling because down here ever body drinks Scotch which we usually have 2 liters on board at any given time. Too much Beer and Whisky is risky ! Whisky and beer , ha...

Hello you all ! Matt's numbers are Great! What I don't understand is how Matts weight does not affect his speed. In my case it does " BIG TIME". I can see his WOT at 27 kts. on a good day running very light, 1/4 tank, no water, 3 onboard just cleaned becuase I have seen 24.8-25 on my Cat 3...

Hello Robert, Props are a big issue. The Gear that you carry along hidden inside the side pockets or inside under the galley also will tax your expected cruise. My 1982 SF with Cat 3208's 275 Hp has the 1 3/8 " shafts with the MG502 Gears . I have a 70 gal water tank and a 315 gal fuel tank, wi...

Hello Sean, My 1982 33SF has 1" 3.8 shafts mated to 275HP 3208's turing the 21 X 22 3 bladed props with a cup. My shafts have never snapped. I just bent the tip of one last weekend (port). I was about 20 miles offshore cruising into port at 21kts . and I guess I ran into some bad luck. I did'nt...