Repower cost

TonyNJ · Post by **TonyNJ** » Mon Jul 31, 2006 10:37 am

Can anyone give me a "ball park" on installation costs of a gas to diesel repower. Just need cost to install and convert tank to diesel. Thanks. Tony

Rick · Post by **Rick** » Mon Jul 31, 2006 3:21 pm

Tony, Just the tank ? If so, figure about $2K - $3K. But if repowering.....just pump the tank clean. You can find vendors for this service.

Capt. Ed · Post by **Capt. Ed** » Mon Jul 31, 2006 5:36 pm

Tony, are you able to use your current shafts, wheels, trans, etc.? I had looked into it and with new 315 Yanmars it was around $60k. But with reman Cummins you could do it for around $45k I have been told. 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!

TonyNJ · Post by **TonyNJ** » Mon Jul 31, 2006 9:35 pm

Thanks for the replies but what I need is the cost to install the engines. Thanks Tony

sbeer · Post by **sbeer** » Tue Aug 01, 2006 12:49 am

Tony, I thought you were selling the boat? What happenned? Mike

TonyNJ · Post by **TonyNJ** » Tue Aug 01, 2006 1:41 am

Mike, Its still for sale, just considering (reconsidering?) all options. If you know anyone looking I can make them a VERY good deal. Tony

TBonedad · Post by **TBonedad** » Tue Aug 01, 2006 3:01 am

Mine was around $40k, not including the cost of the engines. I did more than was absolutely necessary to the repower. I would estimate that with better planning and paring down the project list would reduce the cost by as much as $20k. You would need to be VERY organized and involved to pull it off for this price range. Since every boat has its own unique set of problems / circumstances, though, it's those unknowns that can really rear up and bite you in the can.

TonyNJ · Post by **TonyNJ** » Tue Aug 01, 2006 3:40 am

Thanks Fraser, those were the numbers I was looking for. Although not the ones I was hoping for. Tony

IRGuy · Post by **IRGuy** » Tue Aug 01, 2006 4:32 am

Tony... While I haven't had to do a conversion, when I was looking for a 33 I considered doing one if I found a good gasser.. I was warned that it is a much bigger job than I had first expected, and might not be just an engine replacement.. ie: With diesels having more lower speed torque the shaft diameter might have to be increased, meaning possible replacement of the stuffing boxes/packing, shaft logs and struts, along with the props of course. Frank B - IRGuy@aol.com "Phoenix" 1983 FBC