Dnnsmrgn
Veteran Member
Good Morning All, Yea I finally bought a boat after 2 years of searching.It is a 1981 Bertram 42 footer with 6-71 turbo/inter cooled engines. The best part is they are going to deliver it to me from Pompano Beach FL to Charleston SC . I will be going up the Cooper River and docking it on Lake Marion, I already paid for slip.The drawback is starboard engine is partially rebuilt , as in the headgasket was replaced the head was resurfaced and installed. But I also have a remanufactured Turbo and intercooler to install and I assume valves have to be adjusted and injectors setup. Not sure about either. I am having it hauled out in Charleston to be inspected and bottom paint.The bilge was totally dry.I went over the whole boat with a moisture meter and all appears to be good . I had 1 high reading at bow ,but I think it is from the windlass motor and backing plate.
I couldnt believe it but I found the original Bertram binder with all systems and wiring schematics. What a piece of gold .LOL
What i would like to know is anyone from the area I am going to and if they can recommend a good diesel mechanic. also if anyone knows where I can get Technical service manual for the engines . I looked on internet and they wanted $587.00
Please feel free to throw in any knowledge on boat or engines that I can glean from the more experienced members .
I couldnt believe it but I found the original Bertram binder with all systems and wiring schematics. What a piece of gold .LOL
What i would like to know is anyone from the area I am going to and if they can recommend a good diesel mechanic. also if anyone knows where I can get Technical service manual for the engines . I looked on internet and they wanted $587.00
Please feel free to throw in any knowledge on boat or engines that I can glean from the more experienced members .