1973 B28 FBC/2007 4LHA STP's - "Phantom Duck" - Hull "BER 00794 1172". Interestingly enough, the new John Deere equipment I run on land all have Yanmar engines and have never had one issue, and know several with Yanmars in marine application and all very happy. Dirt simple, cheap parts, and they ran and ran. Outriggers You decideI think so! Works really well. Again for railing system, Aluminum at greater than 1 inch diameter? Hinges I have to say there were times when the line would not feed properly when retrieving the anchor. 46 Matthews 35 Jersey, 35 Jersey Marine and Boating Websites by YATCO BoatDeck, New 383 MAG Inboard 4V a perfect repower for all Bertram 28, 31 & 35s. Its been about 6 yrs now since the launch and I am happy to report that 1000 hours later, SHOOTER is as pretty and clean as ever, never (and I mean never) gets passed up on the way to the islands 20-40 miles away, and all is still very original. I would think the 330s would be a better choice, especially hear in SoCal. and generally it only happens when your offshore.all repowering of 31bertram to 315hp diesel you MUST change to capt. The seat backs flip both ways in order to watch forward or astern. They're supposed to be relatively fuel efficient, and there's a guy somewhere around here that I've heard put the 6.2s in his B31 and really likes them. Cummins Marine Diesel Repower Specialists Forums General Discussion Bertram 31 Full Restoration. Here's my 2 cents, and yeah, its a little contradictory at the end. Ill try to get more photos posted on a regular basis as time permits. Good Luck! by Yannis May 17th, '16, 10:53, Post Time to continue our love affair for old boats. Another benefit of the 370 over the 330 would be that the 370 would turn a lesser pitched prop which would allow a slightly less idle speed that could be beneficial motoring in and around the docks. A month or two after I bought my boat I was going to buy new props(1.6k) for spares from H+H propellor, the guy told me I should upgrade to 1.5 shafts at 4.5k cost. The 383 MAG Inboard is the perfect answer. 3) Funds (more than a little). I doubt the PO ever even knew it happened! The forms of resplash are as varied as the ports the 31s call home from adding outboards to slicing off half of the topsides; if you can think of it, likely it been done. 4 1/2 years to build, Slashed Sept 16, 2016. The remote is a Lewmar device. The deep step from cockpit to cabin is covered by custom starboard that provides a flat floor across entire cockpit. I am leaning toward Yanmar over the Cummins. After its restoration it has real weight with half-filled deposit of 7.5 tones. My loss your gain. For example, there are a lot of people with older 28, 31, 35 Bertrams who are still running their original, tired engines, said David Meehan, Director of MerCruiser (Australia, New Zealand, Pacific). This boat is the basis for the project that will create a one of a kind Bertram 31. For the last decade we have averaged 10 repowers a year. 132. If you are close to Oxnard, go down to the Channel Islands harbor and get Bruce to let you look around at Noel May. They didn't know how lucky they were. Check this table out. Skip to content. The 383 MAG also has a full roller valve train which reduces friction and saves on fuel. by Yannis May 17th, '16, 03:12, Post Ernest-By the way, the latest Motor Boating magazine has a very complimentary article about B-28's. Sometimes it was a two person job and I never had confidence in hauling anchor without issues. I have the Yanmar 240's. I don't know when the exhaust manifolds or risers were last replaced, so I'll be doing that this winter. 200 rpms available if you want or need them. If the boat were gas, I would not have bought it. My Cummins 6Bs are rated at 315/330HP, with a max cruise speed of 2,800 RPMs. The hull is polar white gel coat. She boasts full electronic instrumentation at helm and on tower. Yachting may receive financial compensation for products purchased through this site. Good question. Show More. When I disassembled my 25 I discovered there had been a small fire under the fuel tank, in the bilge. Participant Vessel Name: Patriot Engines: QSB 5.9 Location: Oxnard Country: United States I purchased a Bertram 31 FBC mid last year following multiple years of looking at various fishing boats. Fishability and Comfort: The cockpit is non slip (Dr. Pertrera is considering adding teak Sea Dek). I don't know how often you will be using your boat, but i put on 300 to 350 hours per season. A few things I have found. Do you have any interior pictures?. 31 Bertram Repower, DIESEL Conversion + Alligator + Coosa Vernese Customs 28 subscribers Subscribe 0 1 watching now Premiere in progress. A Classic 49-Year-Old Ribside Whaler is Given New Life. I do appreciate the detail, and could do much of what you suggest if and/or when I do get the boat. With the 31 Bertram, you also eliminate all that used greasy bilge under the tank that is always a mess to deal with. Might need to get your glasses. So, she must hold real close to 250 gallons. I'd be more choosey about your installer as right now he certainly has a credibility gap with me. Walter. She looks salty, runs true, is exceptionally comfortableand catches fish! 35 Egg Harbor After a few weeks, I took another quick run with 3 guys total and about 100 gallons of fuel left on boat. I will defer to Tony on the engine recommendation specifics but basically Tony and I discussed several options and based upon my intended use, this is the engine he recommended. Just wrapping up my second year. It is in fair condition with a sound hull making it my ideal choice for a project boat. According to Soundings, aficionados refer to it as "Bertram Art." by PeterPalmieri May 18th, '16, 13:07, Post in standard and oppositerotation versions making it an ideal repower option for many boat owners. Bill Henriques Yachts use the GOOD windlass on all their production boats. Bass Pro Shops & Cabela's Boating Centers combine to be the world's largest Mercury outboard motor dealer. Like Dug said it was a service issue. Why stainless steel support work for the hard top? We made 41-42K in some nice weather, but realistically, shes only a solid 30K cruiser when you can hold on. I truly do love them and they are easy to work on and parts are cheap. Re: Cummins repower. 37 Egg Harbor This motors are cheap to repair and maintain. And the stainless. by moguls2go May 16th, '16, 20:57, Post While we are at your vessel we take engine and transmission installation measurements and discuss with you in person every aspect of the repower. She cruises at 26 knots and runs 31 WOT. The twin Mercruiser 3.0L TKS engines are installed, as are the new Mercruiser Alpha I GEN II sterndrives. 29 Oean 1964 Bertram 31 Sportfisher. Door Parts by Joe E May 17th, '16, 20:59, Post Otherwise, I think it best to earn and save as much as possible for work down the road. 35 Duffy I'm running ZF220a 1.5:1's with 21X22 Mich Nibral DJX (#5 cup) on inch and 3/8's shafts. There are many contenders for the throne, but there is something about one 31 in particular, delivered new in 1971 the Priceless owned by Dr. Pasquale Pertrera and fished out of Indian River, Delaware. Finally, the perfect engine to replace a 5.7 litre or 7.4 litre classic inboard! 212 hours already and counting. by JohnCranston Sep 22nd, '08, 22:17, Post Over the past couple of years while doing research I came across the project completed by Seaboard Marine, Shooter awhile back and started reading various forums on this site. Bill, What windlass remote setup do you have or use? The content of this field is kept private and will not be shown publicly. Not only is MerCruisers new 383 MAG Inboard 4V powerful and lightweight, it also comes. 46 Silverton Can you send me more pictures please if the boat is still available. Actually I rarely use the remote. Will try to get a season or two out of them, then re-power. I assumed a small amount of gas ignited, burned and then went out. Actually, in the end, the Patriot is going for QSB 380sWhy you ask? She's faster than my gasser was at cruise. My parameters for evaluating a refit lie at the intersection of three pieces of the puzzle: 1) Vision and good taste. Both will need roughly a 20" diameter wheel. Seaboard Marine delivers Guaranteed Better Than Factory Performance, Parts, Design, and Engineering for Cummins and other Marine Diesel applications. Plastic Rub Rails | Electrical cruise. 40 Knot, 31 ft. Bertram Odyssey. by bob lico Sep 22nd, '08, 22:45, Post I did not need to change shafts. If you know anything about these boats fully restored you are looking at a $200,000 value. The owner of a vintage Bertram converts his power package to Volvo Penta IPS. by Navatech Dec 29th, '15, 10:37, Post EGTs never exceed 700F-750F max at any rpm. I had a Lewmar windlass on my previous 31 Blackfin. I purchased the boat with those intentions after months of due diligence. They run and sound great. Contact Us | Marine by Carl Sep 27th, '08, 09:07, Post 48 Viking Cruise at 2500 and 16kts. by Navatech May 17th, '16, 10:59, Post Twin 330-hp Mercruiser gas engines powered the majority of the Bertram 31s with several GM, Cat, or Cummins diesels offered as options. Sunstar Restoration Project - The Rebirth of a Star. Thanks for all the input, guys. Fiberglass Dock Appeal: The boot stripe and house stripe blue were changed and painted in flag blue Awlgrip. I raise and lower the anchor from the bridge. by Dug Sep 23rd, '08, 08:06, Post 33 Egg Harbor by scot May 17th, '16, 22:05, Post Sadly the 6BT wont fit, so hes choosing between Yanmar 4 and 6 cylinder options. Now its a picnic boat on steroids, he says. If you have a good shop nearby (I like speed shops--those guys know motors), you can have your 454s rebuilt for cheap, and have motors that are still really easy to work on and reliable. can you have photos of the interior? Adjusters and Cleats Part of the reason for our success is our ability to understand customers needs and tailor each package to optimize budget and maximize vessel performance. Prep Centers 3 were diesel boats 3 were gas boats. Here's a real-world example of successful repowering, using a boat that most of us lust after: The Bertram 31 of the 1960s and '70s is on almost every list of Best Boats Ever, so there's a lot of information available on performance when new. Also, do you plan to have the rails like this or bring them all the way back to the back of the fly bridge? Tony did some really nice things on that boat. Contact Information. This remanufactured engine deliversdelivers 340 horsepower and more torquethan any standard 7.4L big block. by Carl Jun 14th, '16, 06:15, Post I'm going into the deal budgeting little if anything in the purchase price for the "iron," as UV would say - just considering any life in them as a bonus with a boat that's very original and in nice shape. And many, probably most, have been modified, repowered, and renovated. Repower Bertram 46.6. Works really nice. With the repower, handled by Florida Detroit Diesel-Allison, Fiddler moved from a 24-knot top speed to 34 knots, turning her into the more muscular dayboat the owner envisioned. First consideration is entirely focused on Structural, Mechanical and Electrical. Tons of work but the boat and the speed I was searching for turned out spot on with Tonys input on engineering the power train. Adding the cabin and bridge moved the CG orward of where C. Raymond Hunt intended it. She is a Bahia Mar version of the 31, produced in the early days of the Express boats popular today. JUST LOOK at how these CUMMINS DIESELS bring the 13.5 ton BERTRAM on plan. Many of the several thousand built are still in use today, around the globe, still catching more than their share. The only place you will gain any thing with the 370s is above 2800 RPM. 34 Fitz Discussion in 'Bertram Yacht' started by Cloudman, Apr 17, 2007. This t. One regret we often hear from customers is when they sell their boat instead of repowering. I would recommend bringing it all the way back. NEVER an issue dropping or hauling anchor solo. The re sale on a diesel is way greater. by ranjr13 Dec 30th, '15, 11:20, Post Water Faucets. Tremendous is our 1986 Bertram 38 Special. The wraparound walk-thru windshield protects you from the elements, and a 47-gallon fuel tank lets you make long runs to your favorite fishing spots. Asymmetrical Stringers & Transmission Mountings. I use the 750 which requires a power down as will as power up. Did she make 40Ks with those 800++ Yanmar ponies? Is the hard top and isinglass in the attached picture look something like what you want? If you don't use a lot your boat on long cruises is better be on gas the maintenance is cheap. Im with you on the 370 choice. Courtesy Volvo Penta. Thanks Rob While I originally planned to be hands-on, I realized a couple of things as we got closer to the project, #1 besides raw labor this is not in my skill set to properly rebuild and re-power my boat in a timely manner, #2 My current work schedule would not permit adequate time to make progress and would drag out the total time required to complete. We chose the 370s versus the 330s for the extra high cruise rpms. 828-696-4153, Fiberglass For the last decade we have averaged 10 repowers a year. Great opportunity to own a boat of the ages. The meeting place for all Classic Bertram Owners and Fans, Moderators: CaptPatrick, mike ohlstein, Bruce, Post A lot has happened to make changes in Yanmar and Cummins replacement engines over the past year or so. The 3 gas fires were all fuel related. 38 Holand Three years ago I rebuilt/repowered a 25 ft Terry Jason (Calvin Beal design) lobster boat. the marinize version is a POS. What speed are the Yanmars rated at, and what transmission ratio are you considering? I have the 315 Yanmars, 1.5"shafts, 20x23 4 blade nibral props, 2:1 gear I used to cruise at 26 to 28 Kts. Awesome Tony! Below that they are about the same. I will get the skinny on service records, oil sampling etc. WOW! The following model (rebranded as Carribean) of my boat came out with 300 6bta, then 315 6bta, then 330 6bta and now they come out of the factory with 355 QSB 6.7 and 5050A boxes. Pulpit PS where are you located? I've got 454s in my 31 and I replaced one of the motors last year total cost was around $6000, I will likely replace the other motor in a few years. They come with a two year warranty and cost about 28,000 complete package each. later this week when we're on-site with the boat. 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The $$ adder was minimum IMO in comparison to the overall benefits.. next time around Ill bolt a QSB 380 into the 25 TJ !! The 370 is mated to a ZF63A gear 1.54:1 ratio which has an 8 degree down angle. There are plenty of old diesel engines in service today. With the variety of Bertram 31 modifications out there, comes the inevitable debate who has done it best? The math on that requires minimum 1.5" shafts. The Mercs would cruise around 23 knots with a top speed of 32+ knots. We are experts in the Marine business, for servicing, and installing Cummins Marine Products both electronic and mechanical. My goal is to have this boat fishing before I retire and done in a manner that with proper care and maintenance (learning this from this site), I will have a great, reliable fishing platform for 20+ years. It is in fair condition with a sound hull making it my ideal choice for a project boat. 25 Buddy Davis. Blackened the surface of a small section of the glass. The fire was directly under a fabricated aluminum 80+ gallon GAS tank. by Hyena Love Sep 26th, '08, 10:37, Post The boat has very low hour gas engines (200 hours total on recent Crusader "Captains Choice" 8.1 MPI) so our plan would be to use those engines indefinitely (we are low-hour users, so a diesel repower doesn't make economic sense). 30 Trawler The 31 was originaly designed as an open racing boat. 28 Baha When I put my hand on the joystick, it took a minutebut I got it. I have the opportunity to go forward with it and I want to do it right. At 2200 rpms she burns about 26 gallons per hour, and holding almost 500 gallons of fuel, has a range of around 450 miles. From my post, I said "I'm looking at a 1980 with original 504's" and my concerns were if and when I needed to re-power, what today's thoughts are from the experts updated from 7 or 8 years ago when this thread started. 36 Osmand Bea I wanted to find a good rebuild shop for the long blocks. One stripe equals 30 feet, 2 stripes equals 60 feet etc. Cockpit Deck Soles And many, probably most, have been modified, repowered, and renovated. One of several Bertram 31 models, more than 1,000 Flybridge Cruisers were built over the years. 36 Runaway Prior to and throughout the repower we expect you to come to our shop with questions and to look at progress. The meeting place for all Classic Bertram Owners and Fans, Moderators: CaptPatrick, mike ohlstein, Bruce, Post 36 Tiara I also own a 28 Henriques Sportfishing boat. 30 Lobster Boat Is this boat still for sale? The intended use of my boat is sport fishing Southern California Islands and occasional dive trips. As I remember, my 454s were at about 3200 and 22 knts., and that was max. Thus if they do go a season or two, I'd be ahead of the game. Bertram Model: Moppie 31 Type: Sport Fisherman Hull Material: Fiberglass Use: Salt Water Engine Type: Twin Inboard Engine Make: Cummins Primary Fuel Type: Diesel For Sale By: Private Seller Fuel Capacity: Over 200 Gallons Hull ID Number: BERG1853M80H31580 Length: 31.0 feet Beam: 9.5 feet Raiting: Cancel rating Give Bertram Moppie 31 1/5 A good friend of mine is doing a 28 here in Australia right now, and hes doing a stunning job. Bill Fuller wrote:..Also, I always found the foot operated windlass switch on the bow a pain. Boat has Covered top flybridge, outriggeers, no soft spots, no damage. 28 Beal Hatches 34 Uniflight It was acquired in Nautic Club Ibiza (Spain) in quite a bad shape with no maintenance. The original windshield was removed and replaced by an EZ2CY three quarter enclosure with various openings for ventilation. I have a pair of running takeout B270 Cummins with MG 502's gears for sale. Adds a tremendous amount of strength, adds more useable fuel in the same amount of space, and when plumbed right, 99% of the your fuel you carry is useable. Note down under our fuel is much more expensive (currently $1.60 per litre) hence we tend to run less hp. Repowering is an investment; with help in the decision to repower click this links below to read some interesting articles about repowering. 26 Forteir Please contact Morgan Bertram at 954 614 2087. Low hours and ready to go. All rights reserved. by Tony Meola Dec 28th, '15, 22:19, Post 31 Parts Repower and head to the Bahamas. Re: Bertram 31 / Yanmar 300 hp Repower From: ramille@banet.net Date: 4/5/99 Remote Name: 206.154.74.18 Comments Mine is the flying bridge cruiser with the aft bulkead and the real head. The Bertram 31 launched Bertram Yacht, Inc. when it was introduced at the 1961 New York National Boat Show, essentially as a day boat for Florida sport fishermen. 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