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DIESEL FORUMS : Detroit:71 Series  12V71T Overhaul cost - Bertram 54  

 Originator: Mike Sobota Level-1 Member Level 1 Member Date:  04 November, 2009 - 01:55 AM   
I´m casually looking at a 1984 Bertram 54. The survey report (which I have not seen yet but is on the way) indicates that one of the 12V71T engines (listed as 800 hp on the spec sheet) needs to be "rebuilt". Apparently both engines still run.

I hear that the 12V92T engine is preferred for this boat .. but I do like the boat so I would consider it with these 12V71T engines.

What should I expect is the most economical and efficient method of overhauling this engine or "these engines" on this model boat. Is the procedure ... field overhaul with the engine remaining in the boat? Strip the block down, replace the parts?

Or can the diesels be removed from a Bertram 54 for exchange without taking half the boat apart?

What should I plan for cost? $30k+ each engine?

The boat is "As Is Where Is" formerly "Sheer Bliss" in Alabama.

Mike
 
 Response #1 from: Got Diesel Level-3 Member Level 3 Member Date:  04 November, 2009 - 02:11 AM   
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