Need some B25 V-drive info

[scot]

I am in need of some info off a twin v-8 inboard, V-drive 25. Need to know what load capacity the Bertram tag is showing on this model. Mine was a twin I/O and the tag states "16 persons or 2400lbs persons and cargo". Can't image 16 people on that boat LOL.

Is this capacity the same for the V-drive boats, considering they were around 800# heavier? I know the cockpit sole is located higher in the hull and the scuppers are around 4" higher on the V-drive boats to accommodate the additional weight.

[Rocket]

I'll look tomorrow Scot, sounds familiar, though.150 lbs per person, that is why you can fit so many, they are really tiny!

[Joseph Fikentscher]

My plate says 16 or 2400lbs. Basically 16 times 150.

[scot]

Thanks guys. I am a little surprised that Bertram didn't change the load capacity with that much additional weight in the hull. 16 persons, 2400# it is!

Comes a time in ever re-engineered project when you get nervous. I had mine last week reading some weight data on the marine 318s. I based my original calculations on each engine weighing 1200# (gear & marine trim), which came from a member on the old 25 board... swore we weighted them (hope he was right). BUT the best number I can come up with for each engine / gear / V-drive is around 850-900#... SO, the nervous part came when I realize my original calculations were 500-600# off. But a few days of pencil whipping laid my worries to rest. My boat will still end up no heavier than an original fly bridge V-drive B25. Still be able to carry fat old men and gear :-)