Re-Power

Scot · Post by **Scot** » Tue Dec 05, 2006 11:00 am

Hey ... new to the group I am purchaseing a 1986 Bretram 33 (gas powered). Would like to re-power (370 Cummings). Does anyone have input or pictures. Thanks Scot

Post by **dougl33** » Tue Dec 05, 2006 11:35 am

Scot, Welcome aboard. If you use the sites search function in the upper right hand corner you will see that a number of owners have repowered with diesels. I think there are a couple that have used the Cummins 370's. Regards, Doug L. 1986 33 Bertram FBC Queen Elizabeth Marblehead, MA [img]http://www.bertram33.com/photogallery/p ... sabeth.jpg[/img]

Capt. Ed · Post by **Capt. Ed** » Tue Dec 05, 2006 1:49 pm

Scot, Welcome aboard, I see you are out David's (Our Grand Webmaster) way. You will find a great deal of info here and if you ask a question you can count of many replies too.

Post by **Admin** » Tue Dec 05, 2006 7:05 pm

Hi Scot, are you looking at an FBC or an SF?

mak6190 · Post by **mak6190** » Wed Dec 06, 2006 1:52 am

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 firsthand data on : Boat weight, ( all 33's do not have same fuel,water , generator), transmision gear ratio, shaft diameter, prop number of blades, pitch and diameter. Then, it would be good to see what they call cruise RPM / speed and WOT.rpms vs. speed. Would it be a good idea for the users to post their boat specs. and performance data on a pre-defined template prepared by the administrator so that the users can compare and have a great data base ? Also perhaps a comment area on what the owner would have done different if he had the chance. Thanks, MK

Post by **Admin** » Wed Dec 06, 2006 4:55 am

Actually, a spec and performance spreadsheet for all owners is on my list of "things to do", I just haven't gotten around to it. I will see if I can make it materialize though this winter.

mak6190 · Post by **mak6190** » Wed Dec 06, 2006 7:27 am

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 click on the picture you could get a link to their vessel profile. Sincerely, Mike Kohlhofer