I have one with the gold plating but its a 1996. Do agree with talking to Danny as he would know and is a great guy for help with Bertrams.
Way east. I bought it in Ft Lauderdale and shipped it to Barcelona, Spain.
Enrique did a lot of work on Bertrams at the factory and knows A LOT about these boats. He also worked on mm 1996 46 when I bought it 12 years...
Capt. Tony, A bit late is better than never. When I replied last year I mentioned my experiences with this boat, which were limited but for me...
Prestige Liam, The Galeon distributors for the US are friends of mine. They are of a higher level than Prestige. I have been on their boats...
I have done 2 crossings from Barcelona to Ibiza with what they call the 440S express and feel they look like a lot of boat for the price but would...
I have a 1996 46, with the 820hp MANS, and happy with her after 10 years. Never been on a 46.6 so can't compare but trolling and drift roll is...
In Spain there is no fifferentiation between marine recreational and highway. There is a difference in others, at least UK, where they put...
A couple of perceptions: fuel is more expensive but I do feel its better quality. You don't ever hear people doing all the crazy things they do...
Its probably a difficult subject to analyse. I have read some more today and hear both that it should be faster or slower and some say either...
Tried now to google to find the place where the mentioned the implications of moving from the Atlantic to the Med but could not find it. I...
Started 31X39 and cut 1" pitch. I believe its important to be slightly overpropped and not have the engines overloaded. You hear many people say...
RCRAPPS, You are right on your numbers. I run the engines slightly above planing speed as thois is the most economical - Spain's diesel is now...
Just to clear some information regarding fuel consumption. I have a 96 Bertram 46, stretched 43, with the 820hp MANS. My cruise burn rate is about...
This is my 1996 Bertram 46 returning to port during a fishing tournament. Many systems and electronics updates since then running on MAN 820's...
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