mercs

onemannfishing · 03-25-2008, 10:13 PM

63-6.bmp

63-bert-6.JPGi just purchased this 63' bertram and it was re-done in 1999. it has twin 200 merc offshores on a bracket, with only 180 hrs, i was wondering how well these engines perform. i've been told that they like to drink the fuel but i imagine thats only when your into it. well any input would be appreciated. vin

B-faithful · 03-25-2008, 10:59 PM

I had a 1997 225 Offshore with a bunch of unknown hours. It was very reliable. It never left me stranded. I only had to replace a stator other than regular service. It did have a drinking and smoking problem

onemannfishing · 03-26-2008, 08:32 PM

thanks alot. vin

Shortfin · 03-26-2008, 08:36 PM

No info on the mercs for ya but i am Bert Fan

any more pics

I am guessing that was a pretty rare model

Proheat · 03-26-2008, 08:47 PM

I have a 1999 merc 250 efi- other than drinking fuel, it has worked well. I've put some money into it from the normal water pumps, to having the injection system redone to improve the fuel economy and a few other things, but overall a good engine.

One thing to do is always add the fuel treatment to prevent carbon.......alot of the larger horsepower engines can develop carbon problems without adding treatment.

onemannfishing · 03-26-2008, 08:58 PM

i've heard that they like drinking the fuel i'm still trying to find new fiberglass tanks so i think that i need to increase fuel capacity.i think i have about 150 gals i need to increase it to atleast 200 gals .

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Originally Posted by Proheat

I have a 1999 merc 250 efi- other than drinking fuel, it has worked well. I've put some money into it from the normal water pumps, to having the injection system redone to improve the fuel economy and a few other things, but overall a good engine.

One thing to do is always add the fuel treatment to prevent carbon.......alot of the larger horsepower engines can develop carbon problems without adding treatment.

onemannfishing · 03-26-2008, 09:04 PM

here's acouple of more pics, she was rebuilt in 99' ground up pretty much cockpit is all flat dog house was removed and it was converted to outboards via bracket. they did an incredible job with her. 63-1-bert.JPG

63-bert-4.JPG

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Originally Posted by Shortfin

No info on the mercs for ya but i am Bert Fan

any more pics

I am guessing that was a pretty rare model

Proheat · 03-26-2008, 09:10 PM

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Originally Posted by onemannfishing

i've heard that they like drinking the fuel i'm still trying to find new fiberglass tanks so i think that i need to increase fuel capacity.i think i have about 150 gals i need to increase it to atleast 200 gals .

I have a single outboard on my 27 proline and I get around 1 mpg. I hold 170 gallons of gas.

onemannfishing · 03-26-2008, 09:28 PM

when i talked to the last owner, he said that he was getting about 225-250 miles out of a full tanks thats pretty close to yours i think. cruising speed is 30 and tops out at about 45

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Originally Posted by Proheat

I have a single outboard on my 27 proline and I get around 1 mpg. I hold 170 gallons of gas.

cdail28590 · 03-27-2008, 09:43 AM

With those #'s your getting anywhere from 1.3 to 1.4 MPG. You can call High tide marine or look them up on the internet. They specialize in Bertram parts and have the ethanol friendly fiberglass tanks.

03-25-2008, 10:13 PM	#1
onemannfishing Weaky wacker Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Westerly,RI Posts: 25 Credits: 1,243.1 Boat: 1963 bertram express 25 Home Port: westerly, ri Best Catch: my wife Occupation: countertop man	mercs 63-6.bmp 63-bert-6.JPGi just purchased this 63' bertram and it was re-done in 1999. it has twin 200 merc offshores on a bracket, with only 180 hrs, i was wondering how well these engines perform. i've been told that they like to drink the fuel but i imagine thats only when your into it. well any input would be appreciated. vin __________________ Livin' A Dream, Don't Wake Me 1963 Bertram Express "PIRACY"

03-25-2008, 10:59 PM	#2
B-faithful Hide- My Wifes Logged On Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Annapolis, MD Posts: 142 Credits: 1,562.8 Best Catch: 5'6" Light Brunette w/green eyes Occupation: Print Sales Rep	I had a 1997 225 Offshore with a bunch of unknown hours. It was very reliable. It never left me stranded. I only had to replace a stator other than regular service. It did have a drinking and smoking problem __________________ Home Port: Annapolis, MD Boat: 2009 Judge 27 Chesapeake powered by Honda Marine email:bfaithfulfishing@yahoo.com

03-26-2008, 08:32 PM	#3
onemannfishing Weaky wacker Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Westerly,RI Posts: 25 Credits: 1,243.1 Boat: 1963 bertram express 25 Home Port: westerly, ri Best Catch: my wife Occupation: countertop man	thanks alot. vin __________________ Livin' A Dream, Don't Wake Me 1963 Bertram Express "PIRACY"

03-26-2008, 08:36 PM	#4
Shortfin Sit down Shut up And fish Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Newton Ma Posts: 477 Credits: 129.1 Boat: 18 Edgewater Home Port: Falmouth Best Catch: Grander Blue Marlin/203 Big Eye Occupation: Sales Rep	No info on the mercs for ya but i am Bert Fan any more pics I am guessing that was a pretty rare model __________________ Manufacturers rep for the highest quality machine parts made in America

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03-27-2008, 09:43 AM	#10
cdail28590 Anthony's Ark is a blowboater Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Windsor, NC Posts: 287 Credits: 1,413.2 Boat: 28' Bertram and 20' Sea Ox Home Port: Oregon Inlet Best Catch: All of them Occupation: QA Manager and Landscaper	With those #'s your getting anywhere from 1.3 to 1.4 MPG. You can call High tide marine or look them up on the internet. They specialize in Bertram parts and have the ethanol friendly fiberglass tanks.