Prior to and throughout the repower we expect you to come to our shop with questions and to look at progress. 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. I had a Bertram with twin 140's. Does anyone think 500 hp will be too much. Swim Platforms Is this boat still available? When I put my hand on the joystick, it took a minutebut I got it. 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. 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. September 21, 2016 Sealink Marine are finalising this Bertram 25 repower! 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). 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. Cockpit Panels. 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? Board index. While we are at your vessel we take engine and transmission installation measurements and discuss with you in person every aspect of the repower. Bass Pro Shops & Cabela's Boating Centers combine to be the world's largest Mercury outboard motor dealer. 36 Runaway most are done with aluminum which allows you to use a much, much thinker tubing. Note down under our fuel is much more expensive (currently $1.60 per litre) hence we tend to run less hp. My goal was to have a lobster boat that could cruise effortlessly @ 22-23 knots without beating on the engine. can you have photos of the interior? Ill offer this. I have a friend with similar vintage Bertram 31 Express that is used 100% for offshore fishing and he loves it. Thanks for the comment on the 330B as that describes what type of engine I am looking for. 28 Main Boat And many, probably most, have been modified, repowered, and renovated. The 3.0 mercruisers are 135hp at the prop I believe. by JP Dalik Sep 22nd, '08, 19:09, Post 3 were diesel boats 3 were gas boats. Engine Accessories 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. With the variety of Bertram 31 modifications out there, comes the inevitable debate who has done it best? If you don't use a lot your boat on long cruises is better be on gas the maintenance is cheap. Navatech/Tony - exactly my thoughts. There's plenty of Bertram and 25 Carribbean fly bridges arouns Australia. Thanks for bringing this to the forum. The safety and pease of mind when the family is on the boat is a huge factor. I also have cummins 270s in mine. The GOOD windlass is the best windlass Ive ever used on a boat. 26 Wahoo One feature I do want to include, a bow pulpit with toe railing. Bertram PS where are you located? 30 Trawler | 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. Noelle Mae - 28 ft. Bertram and the Yanmar 4LHA 240 - One Sweet Combo. Niels, look and my boat, Audax, and Noel May, you might get a better idea of what you are looking for rather than looking at Shooter. by ranjr13 Dec 28th, '15, 11:34, Post I attached a picture from a week and half ago. Repower Projects "ORCA" H&H Downeast Lobster Boat Build; Farallon 27 Repower "Sea Harvester" Radon Boat Extension; . Hinges I'm running ZF220a 1.5:1's with 21X22 Mich Nibral DJX (#5 cup) on inch and 3/8's shafts. A few things I have found. JUST LOOK at how these CUMMINS DIESELS bring the 13.5 ton BERTRAM on plan. Replacement Fly Bridge - Bertram 31: Home by Yannis May 17th, '16, 03:12, Post Many products featured on this site were editorially chosen. Courtesy Volvo Penta. And it does so while weighing some 70 kilograms less. - Bertram Parts | by Tommy Sep 24th, '08, 16:56, Post I raise and lower the anchor from the bridge. This was my dream project. by Bruce Dec 31st, '15, 13:00, Post Discussion in 'Bertram Yacht' started by Cloudman, Apr 17, 2007. The cabin is redone, she air conditioned, complete with a new head and enclosure. I truly do love them and they are easy to work on and parts are cheap. I'm leaning towards Yanmar, but apparently need to go to the new 8LV-350 motors. The intended use of my boat is sport fishing Southern California Islands and occasional dive trips. The TARGA 19 also features extra-wide . Priceless is equipped with oversized shafts swinging 1819 wheels. Repower Sales . 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. It is equipped with a Pompanette Fighting Chair with striking rod holders center mounted. 46 Bertram Repowering is an investment; with help in the decision to repower click this links below to read some interesting articles about repowering. 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. by Charlie J Dec 31st, '15, 11:21, Post If you go with new small-blocks, like the 6.2, they're a bit more complicated, and more expensive. Nothing missing. Bob - I appreciate your point of view on Yanmars - definitely a personal preference thing. Copyright Boats-from-USA.com 2023. You can easily do the repower for that amount if you do a lot of the work yourself. 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. Im 54, so Im a little old-school, he stated in a press release. 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. 28 Beal 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? Repowers . with 3208 cats and broke the 1 3/8 shaft. I dont know, I like to keep things simple, it would take a bit to get me to leave behind my mechanical Bs, unless maybe if I lived down the street from Corey. That is going to be quite a project. Navatech - whoa horsey, that's a ton of great info. by Tony Meola Sep 22nd, '08, 20:48, Post Four centerline automatic bilge pumps keep everything dry. We are excited to work with you, boats are our passion and we take pride in what we do. Mar 31, 2007 Messages: 14 Location: Hong Kong. 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. 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. by JP Dalik Sep 22nd, '08, 17:41, Post Might need to get your glasses. First consideration is entirely focused on Structural, Mechanical and Electrical. by scot Sep 23rd, '08, 22:57, Post Any thoughts would be appreciated, as well as present day price info from any recent boats would be greatly appreciated. Can you send me more pictures please if the boat is still available. 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. While they have been out of production for many years, used models are continually in demand regardless of age or condition. After 4 years and a half restauration (2013-2018) we are already enjoying its fantastic performance and excellent output in the Mediterranean Sea. Niels, Tony, Correct me if I'm wrong,definitely interested. Think about it and talk to Tony. One I do not like the Lewmar 1000. The hull is polar white gel coat. In Forked River, the Yanmar dealer's reputation was lacking while the Cummins dealer has one of the best reps around. 29 Oean thats it carl now you said it-------torque,torque ridiculous comparison ! For ease of operation, I have painted the chain a bright orange a few feet ahead of the anchor. Boxes the marinize version is a POS. They were older carb'd 454s. Did you consider the QSB series before making your decision? 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. 132. by ranjr13 Dec 30th, '15, 11:20, Post In business for 50 years we have repowered 100s of Vessels and have 1000s of satisfied customers. 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. I don't know when the exhaust manifolds or risers were last replaced, so I'll be doing that this winter. My last boat, a BHM Downeast had a John Deere and it was great. 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). Copyright 2023 Yachting. 31 Bay Head Louver Vents 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. Why stainless steel support work for the hard top? Ralph *** ***. Thanks for all the input, guys. Contact Information. Like Dug said it was a service issue. The 31 Bertram began the deep v revolution, in many ways paving the way for offshore fishing to gain popularity. You have 454's and it's time to re-power: what option do you choose? Everyone, everywhere in our world knows the 31 Bertram. My parameters for evaluating a refit lie at the intersection of three pieces of the puzzle: 1) Vision and good taste. Im with you on the 370 choice. I thought I would add to my post to clarify why I am putting my project on this forum. 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. This boat needs nothing but updating. 35 Duffy 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. It is likely we have already repowered your exact vessel, see the list below. Unquestionably, the chief attribute of any Bertram 31 is her legendary deep-V bull design. Its Makos way of rewarding loyal customers for inviting their friends to become part of the Mako family. Widgeon - A Very . If you're putting 300 hp engines of any brand, you should up your shaft size, especially on a higher rpm Yanmar. The 31 was originaly designed as an open racing boat. EGTs never exceed 700F-750F max at any rpm. And the option of standard and opposite rotation versions means theres no need to install a new transmission for twin engine applications. Post by scenarioL113 Mon Jun 28, . 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. 4 1/2 years to build, Slashed Sept 16, 2016. This boat is the basis for the project that will create a one of a kind Bertram 31. I would recommend bringing it all the way back. Cockpit Panels Will try to get a season or two out of them, then re-power. Company by capy Sep 24th, '08, 08:42, Post 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. They are certainly not the same engines that shipped out of Charleston 15 years ago! The rail on mine (picture) is mostly stock Bertram except for the part around the pulpit. Boat has Covered top flybridge, outriggeers, no soft spots, no damage. Hello Bill Thank you for the comments and very nice catch! 52 Hatteras Fiberglass After its restoration it has real weight with half-filled deposit of 7.5 tones. 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. Now its a picnic boat on steroids, he says. 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. I cruise at 2400rpms (23-24 knots) and top out at 2900rpms (29-30 knots). She boasts full electronic instrumentation at helm and on tower. 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. We made 41-42K in some nice weather, but realistically, shes only a solid 30K cruiser when you can hold on. One stripe equals 30 feet, 2 stripes equals 60 feet etc. I have a B28 with 250 Yanmars. Regarding my obsession with stainless steel, I just like it. Not any real damage. 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. Actually I rarely use the remote. 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. A lot has happened to make changes in Yanmar and Cummins replacement engines over the past year or so. Blackened the surface of a small section of the glass. You need to decide on the size engine you want. I have trolled the various websites detailing project boats and have seen several that caught my eye and with Tonys input started to put together a project list to start the discussion on final project scope. Way too much fuel as you can see, shes heavy. So you aren't saving any money at this point on running gear. 33 Egg Harbor One piece fore peak or deck 1 form core with about 2.5 of crown. Many of the several thousand built are still in use today, around the globe, still catching more than their share. Not that it really matters, I guess. #1. Vents later this week when we're on-site with the boat. Right now I"m leaning toward rebuilt 454's. by Bruce May 18th, '16, 18:13, Post by Bill Mckinnon Sep 22nd, '08, 17:29, Post My Cummins 6Bs are rated at 315/330HP, with a max cruise speed of 2,800 RPMs. 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. The 383 MAG Inboard is the perfect answer. In addition to her superb sea . Some finish up notes: On launch day, we pumped in 230 gallons of #2 and already had 20 in the tanks. Since before Cummins Engine Company marinized their 6B 5.9 engine in the 1970s Mako Marina was a Cummins distributor and installing Cummins Engines. Both will need roughly a 20" diameter wheel. Cummins Marine Diesel Repower Specialists Forums General Discussion Bertram 31 Full Restoration. by Tony Meola Sep 23rd, '08, 20:24, Post 31 Parts 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. Did she make 40Ks with those 800++ Yanmar ponies? The Volvo gear that was in the lobster boat mated to an old 125 hp Volvo 40 was an 8 degree. 31 Bertram Otherwise, I think it best to earn and save as much as possible for work down the road. Started less than 1 minute ago This video shows a. by Carl Sep 27th, '08, 09:07, Post 37 Tiara Ames: State University - West Lawn. 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. Chain tangles because it falls faster than the anchor. Dock Appeal: The boot stripe and house stripe blue were changed and painted in flag blue Awlgrip. And the stainless. I use controls on the bridge and a remote when I want to operate from the bow. She is a Bahia Mar version of the 31, produced in the early days of the Express boats popular today. Finally, the perfect engine to replace a 5.7 litre or 7.4 litre classic inboard! 30 Columbia Is the hard top and isinglass in the attached picture look something like what you want? I splashed on Jan 16 2016 after a 4 1/2 year build and just turned 400 hours. All that said, Priceless is greater than the sum of her parts. 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. Awesome Tony! 38 Holand Bill by bob lico Sep 24th, '08, 07:40, Post Our business plans have changed and lack of time forces sell. 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. Bill Fuller wrote:..Also, I always found the foot operated windlass switch on the bow a pain. Burgee and Logos The remote is a Lewmar device. Low hours and ready to go. Jimmy G just put QSB's in his and I know he is happy. And it does so while weighing some 70 kilograms less. 46 Silverton I'd be more choosey about your installer as right now he certainly has a credibility gap with me. 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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. First off, great site - newcomer to this forum, but not Bertrams. is the boat still available? The only place you will gain any thing with the 370s is above 2800 RPM. but now have lowered my speed because of the price of fuel as many others have done. It has 9,32 meters length, 3,4 m. the boats beam and prop is 1,70 meters long. Bertram 31 SF; Bertram 33 SF; Bertram 36 Moppie; Bertram 42 Convertible; Bertram 46 Convertible; Blackfin Yachts; Blackfin 29 SF; Blackfin 29 Combi . More than three decades later, it is a collectible classic, sought-after, even coveted. Here are some pics taken by my friend, the . This way you know when the anchor is about to the boat and you dont crash it into the pulpit. The one thing not mentioned is the flexibility of the shafts. . 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. Not only is MerCruisers new 383 MAG Inboard 4V powerful and lightweight, it also comes. If you have any notable resplashes that youd like to see in the magazine, send us a note and some pictures: [emailprotected] ITB. The packages include the helm station , controls , engine , transom shield , drive and the props are 1900 per pair. Seaboard Marine delivers Guaranteed Better Than Factory Performance, Parts, Design, and Engineering for Cummins and other Marine Diesel applications. NEVER an issue dropping or hauling anchor solo. And getting direct from Tony they will have all the needed SBMAR mods to make them bulletproof. Rod Holders They're mostly heavy (for their output), dirty, loud, slow, and in need of TLC. The math on that requires minimum 1.5" shafts. 2) Execution (by the boatyard). Repowers . Just always been uneasy about wireless on things such as this or are you referring to a wired remote? 36 Mainship 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. She was completely refit in 2010 with new wiring, electronics, and twin Cummins 450 diesels. Prep Centers The fire was directly under a fabricated aluminum 80+ gallon GAS tank. The 370 versus the 330 in a 31 Bertram may be overkill for power but it sure is nice to have the extra She can cruise at 2700 and 27 knts, but they're old motors and I'm easy on them. The 31 Bertram began the deep v revolution, in many ways paving the way for offshore fishing to gain popularity. Anyone I know? 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. The $10,000 wasn't the only reason I went with Cummins. A Classic 49-Year-Old Ribside Whaler is Given New Life. The owner of a vintage Bertram converts his power package to Volvo Penta IPS. WOW! 40 Knot, 31 ft. Bertram Odyssey. 36 Tiara It is in fair condition with a sound hull making it my ideal choice for a project boat. It is leisure and recreational fishing boat that holds up to 8 people. Speeds are on the slower side but fuel consumption is great. by Bill Mckinnon Sep 22nd, '08, 17:45, Post FAQ; Home. by mike ohlstein Dec 31st, '15, 09:55, Post I have the opportunity to go forward with it and I want to do it right. by Tony Meola May 17th, '16, 22:42, Post by Bruce May 17th, '16, 20:30, Post 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. Often times several power options are examined prior to beginning the job. A Bertram 35 Moppie owner repowers his classic craft with Volvo Penta IPS 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. She's faster than my gasser was at cruise. by ed c. Sep 27th, '08, 21:53, Post But a 32K cruise was easy, but always weather dependent. See how Kim Audas has repowered his with a single, MerCruiser 350HP inboard. Understood on your plan. 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. by Navatech Dec 29th, '15, 10:37, Post 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 Decision was made to totally gut the area due to a lot more rot than first pass review. At 2200 rpms and 22 knts, the motors are loafing. 34 Fitz 36 Chriscraft It was acquired in Nautic Club Ibiza (Spain) in quite a bad shape with no maintenance. Just some of my thoughts. Its bigger, beefier and better looking.. On a typical canyon run (65-70 miles each way), with a full day of trolling she burns 110-120 gallons. I have an open mind to new ideas, my primary criteria when considering each issue of this project is function and durability. I would think the 330s would be a better choice, especially hear in SoCal. Selecting Right Bottom Paint for Your Boat. 34 Uniflight I have the Yanmar 240's. by Joe E May 17th, '16, 20:59, Post The content of this field is kept private and will not be shown publicly. I read in the posts here about a windlass ?? by JohnCranston Sep 22nd, '08, 22:17, Post I purchased a Bertram 31 FBC mid last year following multiple years of looking at various fishing boats. by mike ohlstein Jan 1st, '16, 10:48, Users browsing this forum: Google [Bot] and 1 guest, Powered by phpBB Forum Software phpBB Limited. The $$ adder was minimum IMO in comparison to the overall benefits.. next time around Ill bolt a QSB 380 into the 25 TJ !! The trick is in the rebuild. I had at least 200 lbs of tools and other things on board too. The meeting place for all Classic Bertram Owners and Fans, Moderators: CaptPatrick, mike ohlstein, Bruce, Post by IRGuy Sep 22nd, '08, 21:13, Post Project is function and durability with aluminum which allows you to use a lot has to. And save as much as possible for work down the road my friend, the chief of. 70 kilograms less that shipped out of them, then re-power boat, a BHM Downeast had a John and. 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