Bertram33 User Forum

Hi Frank, I hope things are well. Thanks for your feedback and I remember our phone call last year, you were a big help! My boat is actually the smaller sister to the 33, it is the 30 footer with a similar hull (18.5 degree deadrise) so that is why I am getting higher cruise speeds. I figured I woul...

I just had a pair of Cummins 6BTA (330hp)Recons installed in my '95 Moppie this spring. Couldn't be happier!! In fact I just posted on the general tab on this site. I used Niemiec marine, in New Bedford, MA, they were awesome. Since you are in RI, you should definitely give them a call. www.niemiecm...

Click here for pics and video: http://www.niemiecmarine.com/repowering.php After extensive research on the web, talking with folks everywhere, and shopping NY,CT,RI, and MA, I chose www.niemiecmarine.com for my 30’ Bertram Moppie repower. It was an excellent experience and I WOULD HIGHLY RECOMMEND T...

You know, for a while I was thinking about doing a setup like this. But, only for shallow water capability. I could leave it on a mooring in 2ft of water for $800/season, or keep it at the dock for $4,000/season. Seemed like a pretty good savings, especially as the years went by. But, I am glad that...

Hi Brian, the Donzi had a 260hp mercruiser. Previous owner claimed she did 50mph+. But, I only saw 47-48mph which was plenty of fun in Long Island sound. With a new long block 260hp, I would bet she would hit 50 easy. The 325hp Mercruiser reman would be a very nice choice though! Below is a link to ...

Thanks Doug! S&S is going to shoot me some prices, but he gave me a ball park of $1400 each. Ouch!

Sorry! too big again! i'll figure it out. By the way, I learned that the reason the old Cummins engines failed was definately lack of maintenence. I heard that the previous owner never opened the engine hatch to check on them. And, there was a leak in the bilge somewhere and saltwater was getting sp...

Well, I looked into the Cummins Recon and I agree with everyone that they are a very good choice. They are really NEW engines, and I was told by the factory rep that they are sold as NEW to other parts of the world except the US because of an emissions issue. In the US they do put some recon parts (...

Thanks Brian! I would love to see yours. Guilford is close by. Let me know the best way to contact you. my cell is 860 918 5974 Franco, the mechanic said he could bore the struts out to accept 1 3/4 shafts without a problem. He could do it while they are installed on the boat. But, I am thinking tha...

Thanks for the tips and referral, John! I like your idea about the 370 recons. She would be a screamer. I'll let you know how I make out next week.

oops! too big, sorry!

Thanks everyone for the feedback. I spoke to the cummins dealer in Niantic CT this morning, he said he has some remans in stock that I can look at so I am going down next week to take a look. He is both Cummins and Yanmar, so he should be able to give me an unbiased opinion between the two. Nice to ...

1,000lbs does seem like a lot of a difference. i'll double check the spec sheets. maybe one was with a trans or something. Charlie, the boat has no engines!

Thanks for the feedback! The boat actually came without engines. The owner had the Cummins 315s removed for rebuild after 1100hrs, but I think he ran into financial difficulties and had to get out. Kind of disappointing that the engines needed a rebuild after so few hours, but from the condition of ...

Hello, I love the Bertram 33, but my wife thought it was too big for the two of us right now. So, we settled on the next best thing (in my opinion), a 1995 30' Moppie. I hope to have her repowered with Yanmar 315s by spring, she originally had cummins 315. If there are any Moppie owners out there th...