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I've just purchased a 1987 50 Bertram and am going to put a new anchor on her. Have a bow pulpit that comes across top of the anchor so I think newer styles (e.g. rocna, manson) won't work. Have been looking at a 55lb delta but wonder if I should be looking at a Bruce? Also curious as to thoughts ab...

So here's the most recent update. Did the survey today and swapped the existing props with had some coral type growth on them(not a ton), for clean, balanced props the owner kept on board. Both sets were 28x31 3 blades. Bottom was clean and we scraped shafts clean as well. Had been told by mechnic t...

Got the full engine survey done today. Mechanic said the engines looked great, ran well, fuel filters looked "like new" and he would rate them an "A". He thinks it is an issue external to the engines, e.g. props, but the fact that running them up in neutral goes to 2400+, but not 2600+ tells me ther...

OK, just talked to the surveyor taht was onboard for the sea trial - I screwed up - WOT in neutral was 2400+. Does that mean I focus on fuel restriction and props?

Thanks and sorry for the misinformation.

JG

Is resetting the stops or the governor a tough thing to do?

Thanks for the direct feedback - I hear you on it not running well.

John

Thanks guys - sounds like the governor is the likely issue.

The boat ran well overall, has 2100 hours since first, and only, major overhaul.

Really appreciate the perspective - thanks so much!

I’ve got a topic where I really need the help of Bertram31.com members. My partner and I are in contract on a 1987 Bertram 50 with DD 8v92TA (735 hp). We did the Sea Trial yesterday and she topped out (in two directions) at 2000rpm and 22.5 knots. My understanding was that these engines should spi...