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It's been less than a year since I replaced the lower shift cables in my Alpha One gen 1's and I'm already having some trouble likely due to bad upper shift shaft seals leaking in seawater and corroding the cables. I'll replace the seals for sure but what are your opinions on replacing the lower...
I've got twin Mercruiser 470's (1986 Mercruiser 190) I've been dealing with. I know... During testing and trouble shooting these motors have gotten to 220 degrees max, read from an IR thermometer pointed at the sender. Been having problems with the temp gauges and other some accessories so it's...
Re: Bertram 25 Repower 470 to 3.0???
Thanks for all the input. I love the idea of the 8.1 single. I'll have to do some research to see how much modification and cost that would be.
With regards to the 3.0's being underpowered, the boat came from bertram with 120 hp mercruisers and it appears...
Hello,
Long time lurker on many topics. Thanks in advance for all the input from everyone on this forum. I have used it extensively to my advantage not only in my current research but on many boats and engines during the last several years.
I'm the new owner of a Bertram 25 Flybridge. Been...
