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Bertram 33' 1989

Discussion in 'Bertram Yacht' started by Gazmonte, Jun 11, 2008.

  1. Gazmonte

    Gazmonte New Member

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    I'm about to close on a 33' 1989 with carburated 7.4lt, any idea of fuel burning?
    although I'm planing in using it as a trawler most of the time.
    are these engines big enough for a heavy boat? any issues I should look for?
    Thank you for your advise
  2. CaptPKilbride

    CaptPKilbride Senior Member

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    If you want a trawler, get a trawler.
    The 33 has a very low sheerline, and with the deep V hull there is not much bouyancy or volume in the bow. It will not track well, and be unstable with a snap-roll at displacement speeds. Once on plane, it is a great boat, with great handling... but it was never designed or meant to be operated comfortably as a trawler. Just my $0.02
  3. Gazmonte

    Gazmonte New Member

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    Hi capt, you are right, what I meant was that I would go slow most the time (which I do anyways), just wondering the fuel burn at different RPM

    Thank you