88FBC Gas to Diesel

Halsted · Post by **Halsted** » Sun Jul 23, 2006 4:07 am

I'm about to convert my 88FBC to Yanmar 315s at a yard in Buzzards Bay. I'd appreciate input from those who have done it. What props should I run? Are you using the Standard Yanmar panels on the bridge? Is there anything special about the exhaust? Is anybody interested in 2 yard maintained 545s with 725 hrs? and a Westerbeke 6.0KW with 70 hrs? If so you can see them run in Marblehead, They'll come out the 2nd wk of August. Any and all input appreciated.

Post by **dougl33** » Sun Jul 23, 2006 5:29 am

Doug, You should check out the thread on Brian's Repower in this section. WHile he went with 370 Yannies, George Marty went with the 315's. Regards, Doug L. 1986 33 Bertram FBC Queen Elizabeth Marblehead, MA [img]http://www.bertram33.com/photogallery/p ... sabeth.jpg[/img]

Halsted · Post by **Halsted** » Sun Jul 23, 2006 6:46 am

thanks Doug. Can you tell me how to call George Marty?

Post by **Admin** » Sun Jul 23, 2006 7:22 am

Douglas, I sent you an email with George Martin's (GMarty's) email address. You can email him and ask him for his phone number.

Halsted · Post by **Halsted** » Sun Jul 23, 2006 11:21 am

thanks alot

GMarty · Post by **GMarty** » Mon Jul 24, 2006 7:15 am

Doug, Send me an email and we can discuss. No more posts by me on this subject here.

BECCA ROSE · Post by **BECCA ROSE** » Mon Jul 24, 2006 12:02 pm

[?] Bill 33 FBC Ipswich, Ma. [img]http://www.bertram33.com/photogallery/p ... a_Rose.jpg[/img]

Halsted · Post by **Halsted** » Tue Aug 01, 2006 2:44 am

GMarty, I'm not successful emailing you. Could you email me at douglas.halsted@comcast.net please? I'm particularly interested in learning what prop size to run with the Yanmar 315s. Anyone who has an opinion about the prop size for that engine setup please let me know.

GMarty · Post by **GMarty** » Tue Aug 01, 2006 5:31 am

I will get in touch later today.

Halsted · Post by **Halsted** » Sun Aug 27, 2006 11:21 am

Final report. I picked up my boat with 2 new Yanmars and a soundboxed Westerbeke generator from G+S Marine in Buzzards Bay 2 and a half weeks after dropping it off. The workmanship is great, their attention to detail and responsiveness quite impressive. I recommend them to any of you considering this gas to diesel project. Thanks alot to all of you who shared information with me. I have 2 725hr gas engines and transmissions left over if they can help anyone out there. [:)]

BECCA ROSE · Post by **BECCA ROSE** » Sun Aug 27, 2006 2:18 pm

Well done!! I am impressed, G+S Marine. I'll have to remember that! Hows the ride? Bill 33 FBC Ipswich, Ma. [img]http://www.bertram33.com/photogallery/p ... a_Rose.jpg[/img]

Capt. Ed · Post by **Capt. Ed** » Mon Aug 28, 2006 4:05 am

After reading about the months of waiting that Brian and the others had makes two and half weeks sound like a weekend project! 1979 Bertram 33' FBC ALEXANDRA Port Richey, Florida [img]http://www.bertram33.com/photogallery/p ... xandra.jpg[/img] HAVE YOU SIGNED UP FOR BERTRAM PRIDE '06 yet? DO IT NOW... SPACE IS LIMITED!

lobsta1 · Post by **lobsta1** » Mon Aug 28, 2006 5:50 am

Doug, Congrats on the new power. I tried to email you from this site & it was rejected. Used the comcast.net address. Had some ???'s about the engines & genny. Al 1978 33 FBC NITES OFF

Halsted · Post by **Halsted** » Mon Aug 28, 2006 7:32 am

The ride is great. I ran 24 Knots 3500RPM on the run from the canal to Marblehead. Still exploring the performance. Al didn't get your e-mail, but happy to chat with you. It's douglas.halsted@comcast.net or call my mobile 978 2106752

Post by **dougl33** » Mon Aug 28, 2006 7:39 am

Doug, What is the name of your boat? I'm in M'head harbor all the time as I'm at Palmer's Cove Yacht Club in Salem (as is Bill Dunlop). Regards, Doug L. 1986 33 Bertram FBC Queen Elizabeth Marblehead, MA [img]http://www.bertram33.com/photogallery/p ... sabeth.jpg[/img]