28 BERTRAM EXPRESS CONVERSION

[DAYTRIP]

Awesome! Let's see what that puppy will do.

[Mbiggerstaff]

Got to splash her on Saturday!!





Prelim numbers indicate speed to be 32-33 but tach not working correctly so not sure at what RPM. It was reading 2500 but bouncing around. Floscan also not working so unsure of burn rate. Will let you know after next trial. Maybe it won't be so cold next time and I will have a longer area to make a run.

[Jeff]

Mbiggerstaff, That is a beauty!! Send me some pictures of your engine compartment when you have time. Thank you, Jeff

[DAYTRIP]

CONGRATULATIONS! She looks great. Floating high but much more level then mine. Had to be a great feeling. I have been checking the forum all weekend to see the first pics. Great job.

[Mbiggerstaff]

Yea she floats a little high but the tanks were only 1/2 full. Another 90 gallons will lower the stern some hopefully not too much. A little rocky at stop and idle speed but OK at 5-6 kts. I am very happy. Jeff do you need something specific in engine compartment or just general setup?

[DAYTRIP]

What are the dimensions of your hard top? That thing is huge!

[Fuzz]

Beautiful boat congratulations
That has to be a great feeling to see all your work pay off.
What kind of speed did she run originally?

[Mbiggerstaff]

The hardtop is indeed huge 10' wide by 11' long. I wanted the entire crew to stay dry. I think the original Bertrams with twin 350 gassers toped out in the low 20s. 30s are perfect for me. We can rarely run faster from where I live. Running into a SW wind headed to the fishing grounds 40 miles away.

[cape man]

What happened to this boat?



Wow! To bring her back like that is amazing and inspiring.

[Jeff]

Cape Man, is this really the bog Mbiggerstaff started with?? Jeff