If Im in a hurry and the water is calm Ill cruise @ 2800-3000 rpm running 27-28 knots. Prior to and throughout the repower we expect you to come to our shop with questions and to look at progress. - Bertram Parts | 36 Chriscraft http://baltimore.craigslist.org/bod/5492370026.html, http://bertram31.com/newbb/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=12271. Contact Information. with 3208 cats and broke the 1 3/8 shaft. I use Blackstone Labs frequently and always have kits on hand, so will have both engines reviewed in short order if they have not been done lately. 26 Wahoo 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. And the option of standard and opposite rotation versions means theres no need to install a new transmission for twin engine applications. It was acquired in Nautic Club Ibiza (Spain) in quite a bad shape with no maintenance. Here are some pics taken by my friend, the . Thus if they do go a season or two, I'd be ahead of the game. Again for railing system, Aluminum at greater than 1 inch diameter? Right now I"m leaning toward rebuilt 454's. I would think aluminum would be much better. I also own a 28 Henriques Sportfishing boat. The tower is anchored by stanchions of three-foot custom aluminum tubing and provides seating for two. For convenience I also paint orange stripes on my rode every 30 feet. Fenders and Bumpers The cabin is redone, she air conditioned, complete with a new head and enclosure. The worst was 12 people in a day cruiser with 2 fatalities. 28 Main Boat After 4 years and a half restauration (2013-2018) we are already enjoying its fantastic performance and excellent output in the Mediterranean Sea. I will say that all 3 gas boat owners shouldn't of owned boats and didn't take proper action prior to operation of there vessel. I attached a picture from a week and half ago. When I disassembled my 25 I discovered there had been a small fire under the fuel tank, in the bilge. I have no problem if they need to be rebuilt either or "freshened up". The remote is a Lewmar device. Repower Projects "ORCA" H&H Downeast Lobster Boat Build; Farallon 27 Repower "Sea Harvester" Radon Boat Extension; . 37 Bertram If you are close to Oxnard, go down to the Channel Islands harbor and get Bruce to let you look around at Noel May. Bill Fuller wrote:..Also, I always found the foot operated windlass switch on the bow a pain. by bob lico Jun 14th, '16, 12:33, Post The investment will be well worth it in 15-20 years. One stripe equals 30 feet, 2 stripes equals 60 feet etc. Niels, Tony, 25 Bertram Adjusters and Cleats can you have photos of the interior? It has 9,32 meters length, 3,4 m. the boat's beam and prop is 1,70 meters long. I was able to stop and visit the Seaboard crew on a recent visit to Oxnard at the end of July and got these pictures of my boat. Marine and Boating Websites by YATCO BoatDeck, New 383 MAG Inboard 4V a perfect repower for all Bertram 28, 31 & 35s. by Bruce May 18th, '16, 18:13, Post It has 9,32 meters length, 3,4 m. the boats beam and prop is 1,70 meters long. Noelle Mae - 28 ft. Bertram and the Yanmar 4LHA 240 - One Sweet Combo. Water Faucets. Show More. No she did not as the best we saw as 39.5K one way and 39K the other way. the 13/8" shaft is aquanet 19 not good for 315hp diesel and 500 plus lbs of torque.dug is right do it right the first time.think about it; shaft breaks and you lose a 1300.00 dollar prop what did you gain? Cummins Marine Diesel Repower Specialists Forums General Discussion Bertram 31 Full Restoration. The TARGA 19 also features extra-wide . Its Makos way of rewarding loyal customers for inviting their friends to become part of the Mako family. I will be calling you soon to discuss some specifics. yanmar 8LV-350 is a good motor for it`s original use a toyota land cruiser and thats were it ends. MOBY DICK is a leisure boat Bertram 31 fly, made in 1962 and acquired in 2013 to be restored. Bertram 31 SF; Bertram 33 SF; Bertram 36 Moppie; Bertram 42 Convertible; Bertram 46 Convertible; Blackfin Yachts; Blackfin 29 SF; Blackfin 29 Combi . Bertram 28 Baha by J Clark Sep 22nd, '08, 21:18, Post cruise. Many of the several thousand built are still in use today, around the globe, still catching more than their share. Ill offer this. With questionable older small shafts, the money difference was relatively small in upgrading - at least it was for me. 30 Trawler The meeting place for all Classic Bertram Owners and Fans, Moderators: CaptPatrick, mike ohlstein, Bruce, Post The original windshield was removed and replaced by an EZ2CY three quarter enclosure with various openings for ventilation. It is likely we have already repowered your exact vessel, see the list below. by scot May 17th, '16, 22:05, Post Subscribe to InTheBite to get our latest issue - You don't want to miss it! Nov 13, 2005. I'd be more choosey about your installer as right now he certainly has a credibility gap with me. The hull is polar white gel coat. by ed c. Sep 27th, '08, 21:53, Post The owner of a vintage Bertram converts his power package to Volvo Penta IPS. He repowered her w/ Yanmar 4LHs (must be 15 years now) and she cruises great and sips fuel. by Joe E May 17th, '16, 20:59, Post Jimmy G just put QSB's in his and I know he is happy. What a great project and choice of engines ! if I go this route of a 31 with gassers I will intend to repower not long after. Rail does not matter as much. Works really nice. by Tony Meola Dec 28th, '15, 22:19, Post This remanufactured engine delivers delivers 340 horsepower and more torque than any standard 7.4L big block. The math on that requires minimum 1.5" shafts. The exspolsion blew everybody in the water. exactly what you would expect from a company that use a converted gas engine to satisfy the small diesel market. 36 Uniflite Deck Plates And it does so while weighing some 70 kilograms less. The $10,000 wasn't the only reason I went with Cummins. 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. Why the 370s rather than the 330s? At 2200 rpms and 22 knts, the motors are loafing. On a typical canyon run (65-70 miles each way), with a full day of trolling she burns 110-120 gallons. The 220A gear has a 10 degree down angle and would not fit. Two of the diesels were electrical related, the other was an over heated exhaust that caught the intallation on fire prior to burning the boat. Time to continue our love affair for old boats. My Cummins 6Bs are rated at 315/330HP, with a max cruise speed of 2,800 RPMs. She cruises at 26 knots and runs 31 WOT. A few things I have found. I have attached some pictures of the boat and hauling it out and getting it over to Seaboard Marine. 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. Walter. The money may be in the iron, but the key is your budget. Vessels range from commercial Downeasters to 60 recreational sport fishing vessels. by Carl Jun 14th, '16, 06:15, Post 36 Runaway by fonsim May 17th, '16, 14:01, Post Thanks Bill. by Bill Mckinnon Sep 22nd, '08, 17:45, Post Lower cabin & engine box work This all had to ties together structurally so we could create the strength and stiffness needed for out projected 30K cruiser. Louver Vents Mar 31, 2007 Messages: 14 Location: Hong Kong. I had a Bertram with twin 140's. Does anyone think 500 hp will be too much. With the off-chance that either they fail earlier or I decide to move quicker, any thoughts on current model year replacement engines? 1964 Bertram 31 Sportfisher. They are making excellent progress and have really cleaned up the under deck area and engine compartments. I'm running ZF220a 1.5:1's with 21X22 Mich Nibral DJX (#5 cup) on inch and 3/8's shafts. General Discussion. The $$ adder was minimum IMO in comparison to the overall benefits.. next time around Ill bolt a QSB 380 into the 25 TJ !! Started less than 1 minute ago This video shows a. Also, do you plan to have the rails like this or bring them all the way back to the back of the fly bridge? when it come to personal opinion i have one in my boat as generator (MASE) my corp has four small 3000 watt portable generators but they are all L-9 motors same as john deere small tractors absolutely nothing to do with using a Toyota land cruiser engine marinize in a 31 Bertram.they have abandon there stp 315 hp completely as a matter of fact you could hold a complete cylinder head as a ransom actually worth as much as the rest of the entire motor due to customers with a engine that went down due to a drop valve will pay big bucks to get there boat back in water. Finest 31 renovation around? Did you consider the QSB series before making your decision? by Tony Meola May 16th, '16, 22:23, Post My first B31--the Anna E.--had 454 gassers. 40 Knot, 31 ft. Bertram Odyssey. Hatches 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. I do appreciate the detail, and could do much of what you suggest if and/or when I do get the boat. thats it carl now you said it-------torque,torque ridiculous comparison ! For the last decade we have averaged 10 repowers a year. Unmolested 31 Bertram Moppie Sportfish diesel. 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. And getting direct from Tony they will have all the needed SBMAR mods to make them bulletproof. Bruce is the best one to answer the Yanmar question, but from what I have heard they are not the engine they used to be. Copyright Boats-from-USA.com 2023. If youre still working then that makes good sense (or cents)- go make a buck doing what you do best and let the pros do their thing this way all moves fwd as it should. The engine boxes are covered with blue/white striped cushions with four inches of heavy-duty foam, extra insulation added. I don't know how often you will be using your boat, but i put on 300 to 350 hours per season. by In Memory Walter K Sep 22nd, '08, 19:32, Post 31 Albamar Just wrapping up my second year. Since before Cummins Engine Company marinized their 6B 5.9 engine in the 1970s Mako Marina was a Cummins distributor and installing Cummins Engines. Burgee and Logos Tremendous is our 1986 Bertram 38 Special. 132. by Navatech Dec 30th, '15, 18:37, Post Any thoughts would be appreciated, as well as present day price info from any recent boats would be greatly appreciated. Actually I rarely use the remote. I use the 750 which requires a power down as will as power up. 3 were diesel boats 3 were gas boats. For the last decade we have averaged 10 repowers a year. While they have been out of production for many years, used models are continually in demand regardless of age or condition. My loss your gain. Everything said on this post is true, all valid points. The twin Mercruiser 3.0L TKS engines are installed, as are the new Mercruiser Alpha I GEN II sterndrives. 28 Beal I have the Yanmar 240's. Boat has Covered top flybridge, outriggeers, no soft spots, no damage. I had heard a number of stories about failed rebuilt long blocks from the major rebuilders. Now its a picnic boat on steroids, he says. Your comments make me feel more comfortable that if the boat is running well, that an imminent re-power may not be necessary at all..thanks again. x 33 ft.), SMX Bronze Freshwater Flush Cap for Groco ARG Series Strainers, Bronze Tee Adapter and Freshwater Flush System, Military Style Top Post Battery Terminals, Heavy Duty Marine Grade 316L Stainless Steel Washers, Cummins Marine Diamond Performance Series Engine Sticker, ZF Marine Transmission Sales & Current Inventory, ZF 45-85 A/IV Shift & Troll Cable Bracket, ZF Marine Transmission Oil Drain Line Kit, Suredrive Coupling for Borg Warner & ZF 220A, Suredrive Coupling for ZF 301 & 302 VLD/IV with Vulkan L, Marine Flex Plate (Velvet Drive, SAE 11.5), Vulkan Vulkardan-E (2K3411S004) SAE No. Therefore, we are able to offer the widest selection of motors at the best prices around. Company Its bigger, beefier and better looking.. Everyone, everywhere in our world knows the 31 Bertram. 34 Hatteras 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. 58 Bayliner I used to own a 35 bert. With regards to the 3.0's being underpowered, the boat came from bertram with 120 hp mercruisers and it appears they preformed quite well. I have seen several stainless supports like this crack after a few years of enduring the stressing of ocean fishing. Copyright 2023 Yachting. They come with a two year warranty and cost about 28,000 complete package each. My parameters for evaluating a refit lie at the intersection of three pieces of the puzzle: 1) Vision and good taste. Dock Appeal: The boot stripe and house stripe blue were changed and painted in flag blue Awlgrip. Selecting Right Bottom Paint for Your Boat. PS where are you located? We are excited to work with you, boats are our passion and we take pride in what we do. I purchased the boat with those intentions after months of due diligence. Low hours and ready to go. by bob lico Sep 22nd, '08, 22:45, Post The GOOD windlass is the best windlass Ive ever used on a boat. Once we clear this hurdle, I will have to evaluate what accessories and cosmetic issues to address. 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. What speed are the Yanmars rated at, and what transmission ratio are you considering? It is equipped with a Pompanette Fighting Chair with striking rod holders center mounted. I will get the skinny on service records, oil sampling etc. Full-service Marina with Certified Volvo & Cummins Marine Technicians 516-378-7331, Mako Marina Freeport New York 516-378-7331. by JP Dalik Sep 22nd, '08, 17:41, Post Please contact Morgan Bertram at 954 614 2087. I doubt the PO ever even knew it happened! Great opportunity to own a boat of the ages. by capy Sep 24th, '08, 08:42, Post One piece fore peak or deck 1 form core with about 2.5 of crown. 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. "I'm 54, so I'm a little old-school," he stated in a press release. The 31 was originaly designed as an open racing boat. I've got 300hp 6BTA's in my 33 Bert. Not any real damage. what part of must do you not understand!!!! Who knows what the 120's made at the prop. Good Luck! The rail on mine (picture) is mostly stock Bertram except for the part around the pulpit. quote from atlantic city yanmar /cat dealer " we don`t sell any they suck". The famous ride is undeniably one of the best. Is the hard top and isinglass in the attached picture look something like what you want? 37 Egg Harbor Thanks for bringing this to the forum. I assumed a small amount of gas ignited, burned and then went out. With the 31 Bertram, you also eliminate all that used greasy bilge under the tank that is always a mess to deal with. 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. Im looking for about 50 kts. Something else to think about, In order to reach the 3100+ RPM recommended for the 370, you will almost certainly have to have about one inch less pitch than you would use with the 330s. Post by scenarioL113 Mon Jun 28, . by moguls2go May 16th, '16, 20:57, Post Aluminum Products Think about it and talk to Tony. The 3.0 mercruisers are 135hp at the prop I believe. Everything is in very good shape and well maintained. For all the nervous Nellies out there after 46 years of being around boats, traveling on them, living on them, working on them the over whelming majority of fires I came across were on diesel boats. Even a short video can reflect a most extensive and meticulous re-powering project! When I put my hand on the joystick, it took a minutebut I got it. InTheBite's print and electronic media is committed to providing timely news, useful and substantive content to professional captains, boat owners, crew and anglers. There's plenty of Bertram and 25 Carribbean fly bridges arouns Australia. So I went Cummins. Note down under our fuel is much more expensive (currently $1.60 per litre) hence we tend to run less hp. is the boat still available? Replacement Fly Bridge - Bertram 31: Home Am weighing all my options for possible repower.My boat is obviously old and I don't think worth it to put in brand new engines.For reasons of simplicity and cost should probably stay with mechanical engines.Qsb 5.9 440 would sure be nice though,but are 8 inches taller than my current engines and likely won't fit. If you're putting 300 hp engines of any brand, you should up your shaft size, especially on a higher rpm Yanmar. Remanufactured GM V8 Marine Iron Block & Gen+ Heads 062 Casting, Thunderbolt V w/Knock Control MIE Calibration, Dual Plane Aluminium Intake Manifold with Bronze Inserts, Multi-point drain Hand Removable Blue Drain Plugs, Iron manifold with Dry-Joint Exhaust Elbow, Thermostatically Controlled Raw Water 143F, High Flow 100 psi Oil Pump and Copper Oil Cooler, SAE 25-40 NMMA Certified FC-W Synthetic Blend, 980lbs / 444kg When Installed with 72C Transmission, Audio Warning System: Oil Pressure Coolant Temperature Transmission Temperature, Need a new website? Also, I always found the foot operated windlass switch on the bow a pain. Yard is saying do not have to change shaft or stuts and they have done several 31's already, Cummin would require the larger shafts and Struts, plus increased air flow, Any comments would be great and am sure will be needing more advice as we move forward, Thanks Captain Bill Mckinnon JP Dalik Senior Member Posts: 1317 You have 454's and it's time to re-power: what option do you choose? One feature I do want to include, a bow pulpit with toe railing. by bob lico Dec 29th, '15, 08:57, Post Our Cummins factory Certified Mechanics take as much time as necessary to engineer a power package that will best the customers needs. 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. An important and exciting part of what we do is evaluate your current engines and vessel performance to provide you with conservative future vessel speed and fuel savings. 37 Tiara It is a free fall setup which I personally dont like. Pulpit Repowers . It is leisure and recreational fishing boat that holds up to 8 people. by Tommy Sep 24th, '08, 16:56, Post Adding the cabin and bridge moved the CG orward of where C. Raymond Hunt intended it. Bait Wells Four centerline automatic bilge pumps keep everything dry. Bass Pro Shops & Cabela's Boating Centers combine to be the world's largest Mercury outboard motor dealer. The meeting place for all Classic Bertram Owners and Fans. Some finish up notes: On launch day, we pumped in 230 gallons of #2 and already had 20 in the tanks. I am considering re-powering my Bertram as I currently have 8V92TIs and thinking of the Yanmar 720's Looking for some info on the Yanmar's if anyone has tried them out So you aren't saving any money at this point on running gear. Repowers . 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. I did not need to change shafts. Rod Holders Thornburg: Sigourney. More than three decades later, it is a collectible classic, sought-after, even coveted. Luckily the prior owner was onboard with the Seaboard way so when I took possession there were already several nice upgrades in place so I had an excellent starting point to continue with further customization and add-ons. Finally, the perfect engine to replace a 5.7 litre or 7.4 litre classic inboard! 44 Trawler You must be logged in to reply to this topic. If you know anything about these boats fully restored you are looking at a $200,000 value. 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. Ames: State University - West Lawn. Topics. Itll be like having a new boat, guaranteed, at a lot less cost.. Tony suggested the 370 (which has the best bang for the $buck$) for the extra 200 rpms and we propped the engine to 3250 effectively de-tuning the engine so that the 63A gear could safely handle the 370s hp. Below that they are about the same. I had at least 200 lbs of tools and other things on board too. Unless salt water cooled your manifolds should last a good long time, risers on the other hand need to be replaced every few years "diesel don't loose rpm's going up the hill." 212 hours already and counting. What do you mean by a Full west coast stainless steel railing package? by bob lico Dec 30th, '15, 22:42, Post 4 1/2 years to build, Slashed Sept 16, 2016. All MerCruiser Remanufactured engines come with a 1-year factory backed limited warranty. Regarding my obsession with stainless steel, I just like it. by Yannis May 17th, '16, 10:53, Post by JP Dalik Sep 22nd, '08, 19:09, Post The engines have not missed a beat, and the owner is still a very happy camper. Sunstar Restoration Project - The Rebirth of a Star. I have an open mind to new ideas, my primary criteria when considering each issue of this project is function and durability. And, the way she has been designed with marlin tower location balance and engine weight set a bit deeper in the hull, this Bertram is not as wet as mostnot dry, but much better than most 31s. The deep step from cockpit to cabin is covered by custom starboard that provides a flat floor across entire cockpit. . Cockpit Deck Soles My present boat has the 330Bs and 220A gears, you will love these engines for the unmatched combination of simplicity, reliability and performance. Swim Platforms Repower Sales . Plus it sounds like your going to keep your 31 for a long time. :-O. Thanks for all the input, guys. 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 are certainly not the same engines that shipped out of Charleston 15 years ago! by Tony Meola Dec 29th, '15, 21:50, Post Looking forward to your thoughts and advice as we progress. If you swing a larger diameter wheel go with a heavier(larger diameter) shaft. Re: Cummins repower. by bob lico Dec 30th, '15, 22:35, Post They were older carb'd 454s. 31 Parts Twin 330-hp Mercruiser gas engines powered the majority of the Bertram 31s with several GM, Cat, or Cummins diesels offered as options. Cockpit Panels. The 370 is mated to a ZF63A gear 1.54:1 ratio which has an 8 degree down angle. The 383 MAG Inboard is the perfect answer. Why stainless steel support work for the hard top? Chain tangles because it falls faster than the anchor. She is a Bahia Mar version of the 31, produced in the early days of the Express boats popular today. I have it set up to be wired to a switch on the bridge and then a wireless system if you want to control from the bow. Tony, dont answer if you dont want to, just wondering who was working on the boat. She boasts full electronic instrumentation at helm and on tower. According to Soundings, aficionados refer to it as "Bertram Art." Hope this helps The 3 gas fires were all fuel related. 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. Is this boat still available? No aluminum on my boat. But a 32K cruise was easy, but always weather dependent. This project is a goal I have been working towards for a long time. If the boat were gas, I would not have bought it. I check my lobster traps a couple of times per week. Im 54, so Im a little old-school, he stated in a press release. Walter. Just always been uneasy about wireless on things such as this or are you referring to a wired remote? After its restoration it has real weight with half-filled deposit of 7.5 tones. 2) Execution (by the boatyard). 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 Seaboard Marine delivers Guaranteed Better Than Factory Performance, Parts, Design, and Engineering for Cummins and other Marine Diesel applications. 46 Matthews Like Dug said it was a service issue. | Electrical in standard and oppositerotation versions making it an ideal repower option for many boat owners. 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