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by davidms
Sep 17th, '07, 14:33
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 25 Bertram repower
Replies: 13
Views: 6784

I know that boats are holes in the water that you keep throwing money into. BUT... if money wasn't an issue, would you make the modifications that Bruce mentioned to fit a pair of diesels into a 25? Or would you convert to a single diesel? Or would to repower with new gas engines? Remember that this...
by davidms
Sep 15th, '07, 22:46
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 25 Bertram repower
Replies: 13
Views: 6784

Randall, There are V drives in the boat currently. Suggestions on engines? Bruce, I spoke with a guy who put small Yanmars in his 25. He didn't mention any modifications but did say that the diesels are kind of loud. What modifications do you think he made? To all, I am biased toward figuring out a ...
by davidms
Sep 14th, '07, 23:00
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 25 Bertram repower
Replies: 13
Views: 6784

25 Bertram repower

After talking to several mechanics that repower boats, I am confused about my options for repowering a straight inboard B25. The boat in question currently has 318 Chryslers in it. For the record, can I replace those engines with diesel? If so, which ones? If not, what are my other options? Will die...
by davidms
Sep 2nd, '07, 11:55
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Little red light on the helm
Replies: 1
Views: 1017

Little red light on the helm

Irecently bought a 1970 B31 with Yanmar 4LHA STE engines. My wife and I are having a great time learning the boat. There is a small red light located underneath the wheel on the helm. Most of the time, the light is unlit. But occasionally, I have noticed that the light will come on for a few seconds...