40 Knot, 31 ft. Bertram Odyssey. by Carl Jun 14th, '16, 06:15, Post Bill She boasts full electronic instrumentation at helm and on tower. Everything said on this post is true, all valid points. I think if I ever repower again, I'll go with 300's or 330's I'm heavy so I cruise at 20 knots and top out at 24 knots loaded. Ive always gone with foot switches and if properly placed I think they work very well but Im always open to options that do not include drilling more holes in the boat. She looks salty, runs true, is exceptionally comfortableand catches fish! I don't know how often you will be using your boat, but i put on 300 to 350 hours per season. Stainless Steel Products Good Luck! Now its a picnic boat on steroids, he says. The 3.0 mercruisers are 135hp at the prop I believe. 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. 3 were diesel boats 3 were gas boats. He repowered her w/ Yanmar 4LHs (must be 15 years now) and she cruises great and sips fuel. 33 Egg Harbor The math on that requires minimum 1.5" 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. All rights reserved. Speeds are on the slower side but fuel consumption is great. by scot Sep 23rd, '08, 22:57, Post Alpha 4 propellers provide better performance in the water for your boat. Admittedly, the owner of the 35-foot Bertram Moppie Fiddler says it took him a beat to get used to his boat's new power package and controls after repowering the 1970 build using Volvo Penta IPS600 with D6 435 diesels. Time to continue our love affair for old boats. Twin 330-hp Mercruiser gas engines powered the majority of the Bertram 31s with several GM, Cat, or Cummins diesels offered as options. by Navatech May 17th, '16, 10:59, Post Copyright Boats-from-USA.com 2023. 35 Ocean 1969 31 Bertram FBC "East Wind" hull #315939, i would go with the mercruiser 383s 370HP carbureted and more torque than the 454 and less weight than the 454 a boat that I work on (not a Bertram)a searay he took out a big block and did a 383 and he loves it he gained fuel mileage less weight and he absolutely loves the engine and the boat performs better than it did. Hope this helps Covers Reproduction in whole or in part without permission is prohibited. Hello Bill Thank you for the comments and very nice catch! 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. Henriques Yachts use the GOOD windlass on all their production boats. At 2200 rpms she burns about 26 gallons per hour, and holding almost 500 gallons of fuel, has a range of around 450 miles. 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. It is leisure and recreational fishing boat that holds up to 8 people. According to Soundings, aficionados refer to it as "Bertram Art." After 4 years and a half restauration (2013-2018) we are already enjoying its fantastic performance and excellent output in the Mediterranean Sea. This t. I feel very secure with the 1.5' shafts on the 31. Here's a heap of fit out, including fibreglass work, painting and what we thought was a massive disaster! 200 rpms available if you want or need them. Also, do you plan to have the rails like this or bring them all the way back to the back of the fly bridge? The TARGA 19 also features extra-wide . 42 Bruno Im 54, so Im a little old-school, he stated in a press release. I cruise at 2400rpms (23-24 knots) and top out at 2900rpms (29-30 knots). 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. Tony, dont answer if you dont want to, just wondering who was working on the boat. Many of the several thousand built are still in use today, around the globe, still catching more than their share. :-O. When I disassembled my 25 I discovered there had been a small fire under the fuel tank, in the bilge. I would think the 330s would be a better choice, especially hear in SoCal. by Tony Meola Dec 28th, '15, 22:19, Post 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. All great advice but for your budget, I would strongly suggest selling your existing boat and buying a 31 Bertram that is already converted to diesel. 28 Beal pattick building tips;glass shaft logs,enlarged rudders and true up the strakes , a real bottom job with you actually reblocking beteen coats of interlux.the finesh job adding the 10,000 to the above and the recon cummins 315hp will exceed the yanmar6lpa-stp installation without the above changes.--trust me. A lot has happened to make changes in Yanmar and Cummins replacement engines over the past year or so. On a typical canyon run (65-70 miles each way), with a full day of trolling she burns 110-120 gallons. For weight reasons the stainless will be very thin wall and maybe smaller diameter as well. 29 Oean by bob lico Sep 22nd, '08, 22:45, Post A few things I have found. Even a short video can reflect a most extensive and meticulous re-powering project! She has controls top and bottom electronic, tachs digital. 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. Walter. FAQ; Home. Our business plans have changed and lack of time forces sell. I paid 30g for a Used set of 270s with about 150 hours on them, (engines, gears, struts and props) there are good deals if you take your time looking. Here are some pics taken by my friend, the . If you don't use a lot your boat on long cruises is better be on gas the maintenance is cheap. InTheBite's print and electronic media is committed to providing timely news, useful and substantive content to professional captains, boat owners, crew and anglers. Thanks Bill. The trick is in the rebuild. I assumed a small amount of gas ignited, burned and then went out. Many products featured on this site were editorially chosen. And many, probably most, have been modified, repowered, and renovated. 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Many 31's have been renovated at great expense, including new engines. by moguls2go Jun 13th, '16, 19:15, Post 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. by Harv Sep 22nd, '08, 21:51, Post This boat is the basis for the project that will create a one of a kind Bertram 31. My last boat, a BHM Downeast had a John Deere and it was great. JUST LOOK at how these CUMMINS DIESELS bring the 13.5 ton BERTRAM on plan. The 3 gas fires were all fuel related. 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. by Bill Mckinnon Sep 22nd, '08, 17:29, Post 28 Main Boat I do not have an unlimited budget and acknowledge I will have to make some tough choices. by scot May 17th, '16, 22:05, Post 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. Hey guys need your help. If you go with new small-blocks, like the 6.2, they're a bit more complicated, and more expensive. That is going to be quite a project. I've got 300hp 6BTA's in my 33 Bert. Is this boat still available? 31 Albamar Bill. I have the opportunity to go forward with it and I want to do it right. 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. Ames: State University - West Lawn. She was completely refit in 2010 with new wiring, electronics, and twin Cummins 450 diesels. Bill Fuller wrote:..Also, I always found the foot operated windlass switch on the bow a pain. Navatech/Tony - exactly my thoughts. So, she must hold real close to 250 gallons. 212 hours already and counting. This was my dream project. by Carl Sep 27th, '08, 09:07, Post Admittedly, the owner of the 35-foot Bertram Moppie Fiddler says it took him a beat to get used to his boats new power package and controls after repowering the 1970 build using Volvo Penta IPS600 with D6 435 diesels. Cloudman . Just some of my thoughts. 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. by mike ohlstein Dec 31st, '15, 09:55, Post what part of must do you not understand!!!! My first B31--the Anna E.--had 454 gassers. While they have been out of production for many years, used models are continually in demand regardless of age or condition. 29 Scout The rail on mine (picture) is mostly stock Bertram except for the part around the pulpit. The 31 Bertram began the deep v revolution, in many ways paving the way for offshore fishing to gain popularity. With the off-chance that either they fail earlier or I decide to move quicker, any thoughts on current model year replacement engines? by Tommy Sep 24th, '08, 16:56, Post by Joe E May 17th, '16, 20:59, Post The way it works: An existing Mako Marina customer refers a friend to become a NEW 2017-18 winter storage customer or a 2017 Mako slip customer and both will save 5% off slip or storage charges! Being a fire captain in an area with a large harbor I have been on 6 boat Fires (in the water) in 19 years and many more in dry dock. Below that they are about the same. 1973 B28 FBC/2007 4LHA STP's - "Phantom Duck" - Hull "BER 00794 1172". It has 9,32 meters length, 3,4 m. the boat's beam and prop is 1,70 meters long. Copyright 2023 Yachting. | You need to decide on the size engine you want. 48 Viking 34 Hatteras I do appreciate the detail, and could do much of what you suggest if and/or when I do get the boat. Like Dug said it was a service issue. by JP Dalik Sep 22nd, '08, 17:41, Post So I went Cummins. 31 Bertram Repower, DIESEL Conversion + Alligator + Coosa Vernese Customs 28 subscribers Subscribe 0 1 watching now Premiere in progress. 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). As I remember, my 454s were at about 3200 and 22 knts., and that was max. can you have photos of the interior? "I'm 54, so I'm a little old-school," he stated in a press release. Marine and Boating Websites by YATCO BoatDeck, New 383 MAG Inboard 4V a perfect repower for all Bertram 28, 31 & 35s. They were older carb'd 454s. Ill offer this. my 2 cents. No she did not as the best we saw as 39.5K one way and 39K the other way. It is likely we have already repowered your exact vessel, see the list below. Re: Cummins repower. 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. Board index. 2021-22 Sportfish Build Report: Merritts Boat and Engine A First Look at the New Hulls from Bertram Yachts, From Lightning Strike to New Boat: The Story of the Artemis. This way you know when the anchor is about to the boat and you dont crash it into the pulpit. 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A Bertram 35 Moppie owner repowers his classic craft with Volvo Penta IPS diesels. 31 Parts Sometimes familiarity can be equated to ease. by Yannis May 20th, '16, 08:16, Post I have no problem if they need to be rebuilt either or "freshened up". by Hyena Love Sep 26th, '08, 10:37, Post One regret we often hear from customers is when they sell their boat instead of repowering. With the variety of Bertram 31 modifications out there, comes the inevitable debate who has done it best? Blackened the surface of a small section of the glass. Cockpit Deck Soles If the boat were gas, I would not have bought it. Repower Sales . Deck Plates 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. I had a Bertram with twin 140's. Does anyone think 500 hp will be too much. The quality of our work will exceed your expectations. Sometimes it was a two person job and I never had confidence in hauling anchor without issues. 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Hinges I have a 28 with Mercruiser 350 mpi (fuel injection) 2003 and I personally rebuild it. by Tony Meola May 16th, '16, 22:23, Post No aluminum on my boat. 34 Fitz thats it carl now you said it-------torque,torque ridiculous comparison ! by Tony Meola Jun 1st, '16, 22:56, Post Otherwise, I think it best to earn and save as much as possible for work down the road. 828-696-4153, Fiberglass Once we clear this hurdle, I will have to evaluate what accessories and cosmetic issues to address. With questionable older small shafts, the money difference was relatively small in upgrading - at least it was for me. This project is a goal I have been working towards for a long time. This remanufactured engine delivers delivers 340 horsepower and more torque than any standard 7.4L big block. by J Clark Sep 22nd, '08, 21:13, Post The props are monstrous and hold the boat in the water like no other being duo-props and made from a very sturdy nibral material. After its restoration it has real weight with half-filled deposit of 7.5 tones. Both will need roughly a 20" diameter wheel. Adding the cabin and bridge moved the CG orward of where C. Raymond Hunt intended it. Also, I always found the foot operated windlass switch on the bow a pain. by John F. May 17th, '16, 09:00, Post Not any real damage. Cruise at 2500 and 16kts. It cruise @3200 rpm 22 knots. by Navatech Dec 30th, '15, 18:37, Post An iconic 31 Bertram with a recent refit and repower. if I go this route of a 31 with gassers I will intend to repower not long after. Sadly the 6BT wont fit, so hes choosing between Yanmar 4 and 6 cylinder options. 37 Mathews by Tony Meola Sep 23rd, '08, 20:24, Post 44 Trawler Looking forward to your thoughts and advice as we progress. Unmolested 31 Bertram Moppie Sportfish diesel. One feature I do want to include, a bow pulpit with toe railing. 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. Contact Us | Marine My goal was to have a lobster boat that could cruise effortlessly @ 22-23 knots without beating on the engine. NEVER an issue dropping or hauling anchor solo. 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, Soory guys the cummins are the 330 recons and the yanmar are the 315 6 lpy I think. The only place you will gain any thing with the 370s is above 2800 RPM. Repowers . Plus it sounds like your going to keep your 31 for a long time. When I put my hand on the joystick, it took a minutebut I got it. Hatches Priceless is equipped with oversized shafts swinging 1819 wheels. My reason for preferring the 330 HP motor is you simply dont need the added HP provided by the 370 (20 HP per side), and I assume you will be paying more for it. I am leaning toward Yanmar over the Cummins. I had at least 200 lbs of tools and other things on board too. by Bruce Dec 31st, '15, 13:00, Post Thornburg: Sigourney. Itll be like having a new boat, guaranteed, at a lot less cost.. Presently looking at a 31 in nice shape, with original Cummins 504's that are also said to be in nice shape. One piece fore peak or deck 1 form core with about 2.5 of crown. by IRGuy Sep 22nd, '08, 21:13, Post 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. I am very excited to see that the project has started, its going to be a lot of fun and especially when it is done and we are fishing. by bob lico Dec 30th, '15, 22:35, Post Widgeon - A Very . You won't make a mistake with either engine, but you can make a mistake with an unknowledgeable installer who's dying to get the job. by Tony Meola Sep 22nd, '08, 20:48, Post Water Faucets. Since before Cummins Engine Company marinized their 6B 5.9 engine in the 1970s Mako Marina was a Cummins distributor and installing Cummins Engines. Navatech - whoa horsey, that's a ton of great info. I would suggest setting down with Tony and discussing the pros and cons of aluminum vs. stainless for the hard top frame work. See how Kim Audas has repowered his with a single, MerCruiser 350HP inboard. Not that it really matters, I guess. Replacement Fly Bridge - Bertram 31: Home If you are close to Oxnard, go down to the Channel Islands harbor and get Bruce to let you look around at Noel May. We seatrialed with 5 fat guys on board and the engines still made 3450 on the calibrated tachs. 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. My intention would be to use RTO's with gears and would either be Cummin B 250hp (or more) OR Yanmar 6LPA 315's. (unless I got my hands on a pair of yanmar 240's). I attached a picture from a week and half ago. Hi all, I'm tossing the idea around of repowering my 1970 31 Bertram Bahia Mar. 26 Forteir After contacting us we would be pleased to put you in touch with some of our previous repower customers as we find they are our best sales men. Here's my 2 cents, and yeah, its a little contradictory at the end. Urbandale: DM - I-35/80 @ Meredith Dr (57) Saylor: DM - I-35 @ Corporate Woods DMS (37) Cedar Rapids: CR - I-380 @ 8th St NE (11) Pleasant Hill: DM - University Ave @ Hickory (46) Beverly Depot: CR - US 30 @ Williams Blvd SW (24) Council Bluffs: CB - 23rd Avenue . I have 60 feet of chain followed by 340 ft. of rode. Door Parts 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. I wanted to find a good rebuild shop for the long blocks. The tower is anchored by stanchions of three-foot custom aluminum tubing and provides seating for two. The 220A gear has a 10 degree down angle and would not fit. in standard and oppositerotation versions making it an ideal repower option for many boat owners. Will you be hands-on in the project in order to control costs? Works really nice. Im with you on the 370 choice. I am reaching out to the Seaboard Marine community for input as this project progresses as I value your practical feedback on various topics posted. by JP Dalik Sep 22nd, '08, 19:09, Post September 21, 2016 Sealink Marine are finalising this Bertram 25 repower! Noelle Mae - 28 ft. Bertram and the Yanmar 4LHA 240 - One Sweet Combo. Topics. To accommodate all of the tackle necessary for canyon trips and trolling, the Priceless has 12 rod holders on gunwales and on transom, plus two additional rows of six rocket launchers on marlin tower. I use the 750 which requires a power down as will as power up. And many, probably most, have been modified, repowered, and renovated. I have seen several stainless supports like this crack after a few years of enduring the stressing of ocean fishing. Did she make 40Ks with those 800++ Yanmar ponies? 36 Runaway More than three decades later, it is a collectible classic, sought-after, even coveted. by Navatech Dec 29th, '15, 15:33, Post A Classic 49-Year-Old Ribside Whaler is Given New Life. The deep step from cockpit to cabin is covered by custom starboard that provides a flat floor across entire cockpit. 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. Why stainless steel support work for the hard top? Tony did some really nice things on that boat. The Mercs would cruise around 23 knots with a top speed of 32+ knots. I have an opportunity to get a project 25' Bertram that needs stringers and transom work I was thinking of putting twin ford 302's bumped to 250 hp and put in alpha gen 1 outdrives. I also have cummins 270s in mine. by fonsim May 17th, '16, 14:01, Post General Discussion. First consideration is entirely focused on Structural, Mechanical and Electrical. by Bruce May 18th, '16, 18:13, Post She can cruise at 2700 and 27 knts, but they're old motors and I'm easy on them. What do you mean by a Full west coast stainless steel railing package? My present boat has the 330Bs and 220A gears, you will love these engines for the unmatched combination of simplicity, reliability and performance. Thanks, I am using a Lewmar windlass. She currently has Perkins T6.354's rated at 185hp @ 2800 rpm. My loss your gain. But a 32K cruise was easy, but always weather dependent. 35 Jersey, 35 Jersey Repower and head to the Bahamas. 30 Trawler Many of the several thousand built are still in use today, around the globe, still catching more than their share. I check my lobster traps a couple of times per week. 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