by PeterPalmieri May 18th, '16, 13:07, Post Add new engines and you should be able to net your full repower investment cost, or very close to it, with little difficulty. Bill, What windlass remote setup do you have or use? As I remember, my 454s were at about 3200 and 22 knts., and that was max. Repower Bertram 46.6. 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Bertram Odyssey, Marine Age the REAL age of a Marine Diesel Engine, Propellers Move Boats, Engines Just Turn Them, Everything you Need to Know About Marine Exhaust Systems, Continuous Duty A Different Perspective. I have seen several stainless supports like this crack after a few years of enduring the stressing of ocean fishing. Here's a heap of fit out, including fibreglass work, painting and what we thought was a massive disaster! http://baltimore.craigslist.org/bod/5492370026.html, http://bertram31.com/newbb/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=12271. I have to say there were times when the line would not feed properly when retrieving the anchor. The packages include the helm station , controls , engine , transom shield , drive and the props are 1900 per pair. The meeting place for all Classic Bertram Owners and Fans. I assumed a small amount of gas ignited, burned and then went out. Ill try to get more photos posted on a regular basis as time permits. 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 JP Dalik Sep 22nd, '08, 17:41, Post The 383 MAG also has a full roller valve train which reduces friction and saves on fuel. Bob - I appreciate your point of view on Yanmars - definitely a personal preference thing. 31 Albamar 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. MOBY DICK is a leisure boat Bertram 31 fly, made in 1962 and acquired in 2013 to be restored. Fiberglass Re: Cummins repower. Courtesy Volvo Penta. 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. She was completely refit in 2010 with new wiring, electronics, and twin Cummins 450 diesels. by Tony Meola May 16th, '16, 22:23, Post We hope to get started in the next 30-60 days. Once we clear this hurdle, I will have to evaluate what accessories and cosmetic issues to address. Thanks for bringing this to the forum. Thanks for the comment on the windlass controls this is very helpful as it appears you have practical experience vs marketing literature. Please contact Morgan Bertram at 954 614 2087. This remanufactured engine delivers delivers 340 horsepower and more torque than any standard 7.4L big block. Did you consider the QSB series before making your decision? by Tony Meola Jun 1st, '16, 22:56, Post Alpha 4 propellers provide better performance in the water for your boat. Aluminum Products 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. My last boat, a BHM Downeast had a John Deere and it was great. My loss your gain. Correct me if I'm wrong,definitely interested. After its restoration it has real weight with half-filled deposit of 7.5 tones. Im with you on the 370 choice. To not highjack this thread Ive started a new one here: Im a little late on this post/project. Lower idle speed yet, way quieter, way smoother, superior and easier to install instrumentation or engine monitoring capabilities, a tad better overall fuel economy, and ZERO smoke HOT or cold.. Theyll be propped quite light.. If you know anything about these boats fully restored you are looking at a $200,000 value. Regarding engine choice If the same boat was side by side with QSBs, I still would have opted for the mechanical B, it was my target power, but thats just a personal preference, others would totally disagree with that comment.they all have their advantages, Im just a bit old school. He repowered her w/ Yanmar 4LHs (must be 15 years now) and she cruises great and sips fuel. It is in fair condition with a sound hull making it my ideal choice for a project boat. She is a Bahia Mar version of the 31, produced in the early days of the Express boats popular today. | 200 rpms available if you want or need them. Contact Information. Regarding my obsession with stainless steel, I just like it. The tower is anchored by stanchions of three-foot custom aluminum tubing and provides seating for two. Its bigger, beefier and better looking.. by Bruce May 18th, '16, 18:13, Post Thanks Denny, I would like to know if she is still for sale, I see your last response to the add was never answered, so I'm assuming it has been sold? Is the hard top and isinglass in the attached picture look something like what you want? What speed are the Yanmars rated at, and what transmission ratio are you considering? You need to decide on the size engine you want. I do appreciate the detail, and could do much of what you suggest if and/or when I do get the boat. by bob lico Dec 30th, '15, 22:42, Post 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. | Hardware by Carl Sep 27th, '08, 09:07, Post I had a Lewmar windlass on my previous 31 Blackfin. by Joe E May 17th, '16, 01:36, Post 36 Osmand Bea by Navatech May 17th, '16, 10:59, 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. Navatech - whoa horsey, that's a ton of great info. I have an open mind to new ideas, my primary criteria when considering each issue of this project is function and durability. On a typical canyon run (65-70 miles each way), with a full day of trolling she burns 110-120 gallons. Thus if they do go a season or two, I'd be ahead of the game. I wanted to find a good rebuild shop for the long blocks. The exspolsion blew everybody in the water. I put the 270 reman in mine and could not be happier. Four centerline automatic bilge pumps keep everything dry. Therefore, we are able to offer the widest selection of motors at the best prices around. Bill The Mercs would cruise around 23 knots with a top speed of 32+ knots. They are certainly not the same engines that shipped out of Charleston 15 years ago! I'm leaning towards Yanmar, but apparently need to go to the new 8LV-350 motors. 33 Egg Harbor 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. Low hours and ready to go. 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. 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. At 2200 rpms and 22 knts, the motors are loafing. Just a small remote about the size of a key fob for a car. I would think the 330s would be a better choice, especially hear in SoCal. Like Dug said it was a service issue. 44 Trawler by Tony Meola Dec 28th, '15, 22:19, Post WOW! 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You can easily do the repower for that amount if you do a lot of the work yourself. Everything said on this post is true, all valid points. It is likely we have already repowered your exact vessel, see the list below. I have the opportunity to go forward with it and I want to do it right. 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. Nothing missing. Cockpit Panels. 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 purchased a Bertram 31 FBC mid last year following multiple years of looking at various fishing boats. The remote is a Lewmar device. one of five need new cylinder head ,Atlantic city has 6, Beval engine builders have four.and Mack Boring the east coast distributors said "Goodnight Dick" no not personal opinion. The 220A gear has a 10 degree down angle and would not fit. Can you send me more pictures please if the boat is still available. 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. with 3208 cats and broke the 1 3/8 shaft. by Bruce Dec 31st, '15, 13:00, Post Tremendous is our 1986 Bertram 38 Special. I am based in Reno, NV but grew up in Southern California and look forward to getting back on the water fishing. Contact Us | Marine Not as quick as my 20-year-old, who picked it up in a second, but I picked it up pretty quick.. 28 Main Boat Both will need roughly a 20" diameter wheel. The only place you will gain any thing with the 370s is above 2800 RPM. 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. This allows us to develop a working relationship that doesnt end after the repower, we expect more questions and feedback and guarantee to continue our high level of customer support. the marinize version is a POS. Hazleton: Independence. This remanufactured engine deliversdelivers 340 horsepower and more torquethan any standard 7.4L big block. This time around it's a Bertram 25 from 1980 which we have decided to repower with two beautiful Yamaha f200 . Subscribe to InTheBite to get our latest issue - You don't want to miss it! Selecting Right Bottom Paint for Your Boat. 3) Funds (more than a little). Most of us have an opinion (usually a very strong one) about this iconic boat. 212 hours already and counting. Finally, the perfect engine to replace a 5.7 litre or 7.4 litre classic inboard! They're mostly heavy (for their output), dirty, loud, slow, and in need of TLC. The refrigerator has been replaced and all new cushions complete with overhead rod racks. 34 Uniflight She has controls top and bottom electronic, tachs digital. Decision was made to totally gut the area due to a lot more rot than first pass review. After a few weeks, I took another quick run with 3 guys total and about 100 gallons of fuel left on boat. Ill offer this. i would not even begin to start explaining but begin with basics ; v-8 in small diesel as oppose to in line 6 like cat,john deere,cummins,mtu,mann,etc. 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 Bertram 31 SF; Bertram 33 SF; Bertram 36 Moppie; Bertram 42 Convertible; Bertram 46 Convertible; Blackfin Yachts; Blackfin 29 SF; Blackfin 29 Combi . 35 Bertram Now its a picnic boat on steroids, he says. "I'm 54, so I'm a little old-school," he stated in a press release. 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They didn't know how lucky they were. 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. They are making excellent progress and have really cleaned up the under deck area and engine compartments. Our business plans have changed and lack of time forces sell. With the variety of Bertram 31 modifications out there, comes the inevitable debate who has done it best? They run and sound great. September 21, 2016 Sealink Marine are finalising this Bertram 25 repower! 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. Here's my 2 cents, and yeah, its a little contradictory at the end. I also have cummins 270s in mine. A Bonnier LLC Company. quote from atlantic city yanmar /cat dealer " we don`t sell any they suck". . Unbelievable original condition. And the stainless. For convenience I also paint orange stripes on my rode every 30 feet. At 2200 rpms she burns about 26 gallons per hour, and holding almost 500 gallons of fuel, has a range of around 450 miles. by Bruce May 17th, '16, 20:30, 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). More than three decades later, it is a collectible classic, sought-after, even coveted. Where I boat there are long stretches of river running to the ocean and I didnt want a down easter that cruised at 16 knots. Widgeon - A Very . 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. 36 Mainship I purchased the boat with those intentions after months of due diligence. The seat backs flip both ways in order to watch forward or astern. most are done with aluminum which allows you to use a much, much thinker tubing. 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? I read in the posts here about a windlass ?? 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. She currently has Perkins T6.354's rated at 185hp @ 2800 rpm. The TARGA 19 also features extra-wide . 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. Niels, Tony, by Carl Jun 14th, '16, 06:15, Post I truly do love them and they are easy to work on and parts are cheap. The worst was 12 people in a day cruiser with 2 fatalities. The owner of a vintage Bertram converts his power package to Volvo Penta IPS. For the time being our 454's are running and I plan to keep them that way. Hey guys need your help. Hinges Not any real damage. Ralph *** ***. Plastic Rub Rails A Bertram 35 Moppie owner repowers his classic craft with Volvo Penta IPS diesels. by JP Dalik Sep 22nd, '08, 19:09, Post I have Hurth HSW630A 2.0:1 transmissions and 1 3/8" shafts with 1823 nib ram props with a 060 cup.. can you have photos of the interior? Twin 330-hp Mercruiser gas engines powered the majority of the Bertram 31s with several GM, Cat, or Cummins diesels offered as options. Thornburg: Sigourney. Finest 31 renovation around? Asymmetrical Stringers & Transmission Mountings. by scot May 17th, '16, 22:05, Post 36 Uniflite Bill Fuller wrote:..Also, I always found the foot operated windlass switch on the bow a pain. Cruise at 2500 and 16kts. scenarioL113 Senior Member Posts: 680 Joined: Sat May 31, 2008 2:00 pm Location: Massapequa Park, NY. 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. PS where are you located? All rights Reserved. The 370 versus the 330 in a 31 Bertram may be overkill for power but it sure is nice to have the extra The famous ride is undeniably one of the best. Door Parts by bob lico Sep 22nd, '08, 22:45, Post The 370 is mated to a ZF63A gear 1.54:1 ratio which has an 8 degree down angle. Way too much fuel as you can see, shes heavy. Check this table out. No she did not as the best we saw as 39.5K one way and 39K the other way. Marine and Boating Websites by YATCO BoatDeck, New 383 MAG Inboard 4V a perfect repower for all Bertram 28, 31 & 35s. Just always been uneasy about wireless on things such as this or are you referring to a wired remote? and generally it only happens when your offshore.all repowering of 31bertram to 315hp diesel you MUST change to capt. It has 9,32 meters length, 3,4 m. the boats beam and prop is 1,70 meters long. Weve been serving local Ventura County, California since 1980 as a custom boat builder, repower specialist, designer, and supplier of equipment to builders, commercial fishermen, and recreational users. 31 Bay Head by In Memory Walter K Sep 26th, '08, 12:07, Post Cockpit Deck Soles 36 Wayne Beal Not only is MerCruisers new 383 MAG Inboard 4V powerful and lightweight, it also comes. 1973 B28 FBC/2007 4LHA STP's - "Phantom Duck" - Hull "BER 00794 1172". According to Soundings, aficionados refer to it as "Bertram Art." by nic Sep 26th, '08, 09:59, Post If you go with new small-blocks, like the 6.2, they're a bit more complicated, and more expensive. by Tommy Sep 24th, '08, 16:56, Post Navatech/Tony - exactly my thoughts. Outriggers It was acquired in Nautic Club Ibiza (Spain) in quite a bad shape with no maintenance. Mar 31, 2007 Messages: 14 Location: Hong Kong. MOBY DICK is a leisure boat Bertram 31 fly, made in 1962 and acquired in 2013 to be restored. 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. 36 Webber Cove My parameters for evaluating a refit lie at the intersection of three pieces of the puzzle: 1) Vision and good taste. Works really well. I have Cummins and I question your guys saying its a more difficult installation and the need for more air for the Cummins. Engine Accessories 34 Morgan What do you mean by a Full west coast stainless steel railing package? With questionable older small shafts, the money difference was relatively small in upgrading - at least it was for me. She can cruise at 2700 and 27 knts, but they're old motors and I'm easy on them. by Tony Meola Dec 29th, '15, 21:50, Post The cabin is redone, she air conditioned, complete with a new head and enclosure. Nov 13, 2005. And this free fall system seems to fail a lot. 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. patrick rudders. The fire was directly under a fabricated aluminum 80+ gallon GAS tank. Great opportunity to own a boat of the ages. 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. Do you have any interior pictures?. 26 Wahoo I would think aluminum would be much better. Dock Appeal: The boot stripe and house stripe blue were changed and painted in flag blue Awlgrip. I have a B28 with 250 Yanmars. It is leisure and recreational fishing boat that holds up to 8 people. Repower Sales . by ranjr13 Dec 30th, '15, 11:20, Post When I disassembled my 25 I discovered there had been a small fire under the fuel tank, in the bilge. Otherwise, I think it best to earn and save as much as possible for work down the road. Regarding my engines I purchased her with the 330Bs. Adding the cabin and bridge moved the CG orward of where C. Raymond Hunt intended it. Any thoughts would be appreciated, as well as present day price info from any recent boats would be greatly appreciated. Bertram :-O. Will you be hands-on in the project in order to control costs? in standard and oppositerotation versions making it an ideal repower option for many boat owners. 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 I check my lobster traps a couple of times per week. After its restoration it has real weight with half-filled deposit of 7.5 tones. JUST LOOK at how these CUMMINS DIESELS bring the 13.5 ton BERTRAM on plan. 31 Parts We are excited to work with you, boats are our passion and we take pride in what we do. 6BTA 370 Tier I with ZF220A gear + mounts, New Flybridge controls including motor sync, Cockpit deck lighting In flaring and on deck Where to mount or have integrated in flaring, Fiberglass Hardtop, Stainless steel frame with full Eisenglas, Solid fiberglass Front window and sliding side windows, Full west coast stainless steel railing package. 37 Mathews 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. by Navatech Dec 29th, '15, 10:37, Post 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. 42 Bruno Here are some pics taken by my friend, the . Show More. Skip to content. Unquestionably, the chief attribute of any Bertram 31 is her legendary deep-V bull design. In business for 50 years we have repowered 100s of Vessels and have 1000s of satisfied customers. This project is a goal I have been working towards for a long time. Pulpit 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. 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. I will get the skinny on service records, oil sampling etc. And many, probably most, have been modified, repowered, and renovated. 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