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by Richard
Thu Nov 18, 2004 9:24 am
Forum: Bertram 33 General
Topic: Diesel conversions
Replies: 80
Views: 65367

I repowered my 33 SF two years ago with Yanmar 315 LY series. I ran the boat two years with the old 454's. The diesel performance is unbelieveable. The boat handles better around the dock plus the high end is 24 kts ( 25.5 kts when the boat is light on fuel)., cruise 21 kts at low cruise, 23 kts at ...
by Richard
Thu Nov 18, 2004 9:14 am
Forum: Bertram 33 General
Topic: Diesel conversions
Replies: 80
Views: 65367

quote:Originally posted by franklyprice Since I`ve had my boat I have to admit I`ve been lusting for the economy(such as it is)and the cruising speed of diesel engines. I know that some guys here are happy with gas engines in general and would be happier if they had the new breed of big blocks with ...