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 Caterpillar:C9 -  Bertram 37 Repower VIEW/REPLY   Notify me of any new messages to this topic. 2  Sat Nov 21 09 12:46 AM
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Level-1 Member Pops   Anybody familiar with repowereing a 37 bertram?
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#1 Level-1 Member Alberto J Lugo   Pops, I am in the middle of a 43´ bertram repower with a pair of c15@800hp´s. If I were you, I would seriously consider a pair of qsm11 recon @ 660 hp and prop them with a conservative load. It will .....
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#2 Level-1 Member Doug L.   A friend of a friend re-powered a 38 Bert (essentially the same hull) with 480hp C Series. That boat cruised at 27 knots with a full tower. I think that would be the way to go.

 Caterpillar:C9 -  Battery voltage when starting? VIEW/REPLY   Notify me of any new messages to this topic. 8  Wed Aug 19 09 12:13 PM
Aug 17 2009
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Level-1 Member John   I have a C-9 Accert(12 volt system) that I start with 1 or 2, 8D AGM marine batteries and was wondering what the acceptable voltage drop is when starting the engine. Prior to starting the engine both.....
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 Caterpillar:C9 -  Ticking Noise from C9 VIEW/REPLY   Notify me of any new messages to this topic. 4  Fri Jun 12 09 2:57 PM
Jun 8 2009
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Guest Seth Henry   Hello, I have a pair of 2006 C9s in an express with 500 hours. When running there is a ´ticking´ noise from the starboard motor. It seems to get quieter as the engine heats up and does not come fro.....
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 Caterpillar:C9 -  Horsepower Upgrade?? VIEW/REPLY   Notify me of any new messages to this topic. 5  Mon Jun 8 09 3:59 PM
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 Caterpillar:C9 -  Detuned CAT C9 at 342hp at 2200 rpm VIEW/REPLY   Notify me of any new messages to this topic. 0  Thu Jun 4 09 7:20 PM
Jun 4 2009
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Level-1 Member Tomas Kempe   A detuned CAT C9 at 342hp at 2200 rpm is pushing a 39´6"x15´3"x4´8" at 21.6 knots, 2.53:1 Twin Disc 5075A , shaft 21/4, prop 30"x34"x4, dry stack H&H Marine lobsterboat. Sound.....
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 Caterpillar:C9 -  Caterpillar, ACERT and Tier 2 VIEW/REPLY Includes Attachments Notify me of any new messages to this topic. 11  Thu May 7 09 5:36 PM
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Forums Moderator Tony Athens   A main part of our business centers around air pollution and replacing high emitting diesels w/ the lowest emission diesels available.. Although we are Cummins and Yanmar dealers, we have been somewha.....
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 Caterpillar:C9 -  Heat exchanger bundle VIEW/REPLY   Notify me of any new messages to this topic. 0  Wed Apr 29 09 11:20 PM
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 Caterpillar:C9 -  Power harness- module VIEW/REPLY   Notify me of any new messages to this topic. 0  Tue Apr 28 09 9:14 AM
Apr 28 2009
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Level-1 Member 123viktor   Hi Has anyone try the performance harness or modules for diesel engines, claims 20-30% gain in power!
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 Caterpillar:C9 -  C9 in Charter Boat Application VIEW/REPLY   Notify me of any new messages to this topic. 1  Tue Sep 2 08 1:28 AM
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Level-2 Member Capt Danny   Is anyone on the forum using C9´s in a charter boat application, that would like to comment on there performance.
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 Caterpillar:C9 -  Cummins 250 Hp,´98model Required Rebuild,(both) Btwn 350 &500 Hrs VIEW/REPLY   Notify me of any new messages to this topic. 3  Tue Jul 29 08 4:28 PM
Jul 29 2008
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Guest Archangel   Boat is 1998 as of today 600 hrsbut both engines required to be rebuilt.History as provided: operated in SE USA light use when used at all and for short trips,hence low hrs. Are the low hrs ,short t.....
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 Caterpillar:C9 -  Zeus pods VIEW/REPLY   Notify me of any new messages to this topic. 0  Wed Jul 23 08 12:37 PM
Jul 23 2008
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Level-2 Member SouthAtlantic   Has anybody heard anything about Caterpillar launching a Zeus system soon, in partnership with ZF?
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 Caterpillar:C9 -  C9 Engine Overheat VIEW/REPLY   Notify me of any new messages to this topic. 2  Thu Jun 12 08 1:22 PM
Jun 11 2008
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Level-1 Member Lane   Hello all, I recently purchased a 2005 35 Cabo with Cat C9 engines. Brought the boat from Key largo to Gulfport Ms and Port engine temp stayed at 194 and starboard engine climbed to 199 and stayed the.....
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 Caterpillar:C9 -  Cat C9 VIEW/REPLY   Notify me of any new messages to this topic. 3  Sat May 10 08 3:32 PM
Apr 23 2008
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Guest Dan   I am currently looking to purchase a 35´ Cabo Express in the 2005 - 2006 year range. All the boats I am looking at have either Cat C9 or Cummins QSC 8-3 engines. Does anyone have any experienc.....
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 Caterpillar:C9 -  Fuel system questions. VIEW/REPLY   Notify me of any new messages to this topic. 2  Fri Apr 18 08 3:29 PM
Mar 25 2008
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Level-1 Member John Siegfried   To learn more about the HEUI fuel system, I´ve got some questions on sea trial data. Engine speed: 1750 rpm; Water temp: 190. Data collected: Injection Actuation Pressure: 3555 psi. Cutou.....
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 Caterpillar:C9 -  load factor difference between port and starboard engines VIEW/REPLY   Notify me of any new messages to this topic. 6  Sun Dec 30 07 6:17 PM
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Guest Augusto   I have a diference of 5 % more engine load on the port engine compared to the starbord engine. Which could be the possible causes?
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