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by kubiac33
Nov 20th, '24, 20:50
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New engines, Wife says Absolutly!!
Replies: 23
Views: 2993

Re: New engines, Wife says Absolutly!!

FPT is not a brand I am familiar with, can you give a little background/highlights on them. Who uses them. This is only for my own curiosity as I have Cummins with no intention of changing in the foreseeable future. They’re an Italian company and are,I believe, number 3 in the world for industrial ...
by kubiac33
Nov 19th, '24, 21:19
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New engines, Wife says Absolutly!!
Replies: 23
Views: 2993

Re: New engines, Wife says Absolutly!!

FPT n67 450 is what I’m putting in my Bahia Mar. More efficient, less smoke, less noise in comparison to Cummins but the dealer network Cummins has is undeniable.

I’m a FPT dealer and would definitely be into passing some savings to a fellow Bertram brother if you go the FPT route.
by kubiac33
Jul 25th, '23, 10:50
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bahia Mar project
Replies: 8
Views: 10792

Re: Bahia Mar project

Very nice work it’s looking sharp! Like the transom door I should put one in for all the swimming the family does it would be handy. Plus one day I might drag a fish through it. Thanks. The door was a must for the dogs and to please the wife since I’m not doing a swim platform. Transom was more sto...
by kubiac33
Jul 25th, '23, 07:13
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bahia Mar project
Replies: 8
Views: 10792

Re: Bahia Mar project

Well Brandon...I believe you won the best 1st post ever. If that is a "small project" I'd love to see what a large one is...then again, maybe not. LOL Very impressive refit, keep at it, I am looking forward to the end result. Thanks for sharing, Carl I’ll have to rescind the award since I had to ma...
by kubiac33
Jul 24th, '23, 22:48
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bahia Mar project
Replies: 8
Views: 10792

Re: Bahia Mar project

Brandon Looks like you rebuilt her. That's a big project. Congratulations she looks great. The Bahia Mar is a great looking boat. At 450 hours and counting. Pulled the shafts today in preparation for 1.5” shafts and fiberglass logs. Pulling the motors next week for paint and some horsepower upgrade...
by kubiac33
Jul 24th, '23, 21:16
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bahia Mar project
Replies: 8
Views: 10792

Bahia Mar project

Started on this small project about 7 months ago and finally was able to login to share it with you guys. Bought the boat last October and the initial plan was to buy the boat, update her and get it back in the water for this year but too many issues were discovered which led to a complete refit min...