I had heard a number of stories about failed rebuilt long blocks from the major rebuilders. by Tony Meola Sep 22nd, '08, 20:48, Post by In Memory Walter K Sep 22nd, '08, 19:32, Post 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. The twin Mercruiser 3.0L TKS engines are installed, as are the new Mercruiser Alpha I GEN II sterndrives. Think about it and talk to Tony. The 3.0 mercruisers are 135hp at the prop I believe. I raise and lower the anchor from the bridge. So you aren't saving any money at this point on running gear. by ed c. Sep 27th, '08, 21:53, Post 58 Bayliner Below that they are about the same. Bait Wells Here's a heap of fit out, including fibreglass work, painting and what we thought was a massive disaster! Here are some key points on the Priceless: Thrust, Power, and Fuel Consumption: She is powered by twin 315 HP Yanmar diesels that provide the push to cruise 27 knots at 3150; with 34 Knots at 3800 WOT. 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. Great opportunity to own a boat of the ages. by scot May 17th, '16, 22:05, Post As I remember, my 454s were at about 3200 and 22 knts., and that was max. A few things I have found. bertram31.com Last visit was: Wed Mar 22, 2023 8:18 pm It is currently Wed Mar 22, 2023 8:18 pm Topics Topics Posts Last post General Discussion The Main Sand Box for bertram31.com Moderators: CaptPatrick, mike ohlstein, Bruce 10554 Topics 121729 Posts Last post Re: BAYLISS--31 REFIT by trace elements Wed Mar 22, 2023 3:47 pm Swap & Sell Therefore, we are able to offer the widest selection of motors at the best prices around. cruise. A few questions: We are experts in the Marine business, for servicing, and installing Cummins Marine Products both electronic and mechanical. Yachting may receive financial compensation for products purchased through this site. The intended use of my boat is sport fishing Southern California Islands and occasional dive trips. I'm running ZF220a 1.5:1's with 21X22 Mich Nibral DJX (#5 cup) on inch and 3/8's shafts. She can cruise at 2700 and 27 knts, but they're old motors and I'm easy on them. Niels, Tony, Regarding my engines I purchased her with the 330Bs. 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. 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. It is in fair condition with a sound hull making it my ideal choice for a project boat. With questionable older small shafts, the money difference was relatively small in upgrading - at least it was for me. Nov 13, 2005. And the stainless. Adjusters and Cleats Since before Cummins Engine Company marinized their 6B 5.9 engine in the 1970s Mako Marina was a Cummins distributor and installing Cummins Engines. Hatches I use controls on the bridge and a remote when I want to operate from the bow. Fiberglass The original windshield was removed and replaced by an EZ2CY three quarter enclosure with various openings for ventilation. I have attached some pictures of the boat and hauling it out and getting it over to Seaboard Marine. by Carl Sep 27th, '08, 09:07, Post PS where are you located? scenarioL113 Senior Member Posts: 680 Joined: Sat May 31, 2008 2:00 pm Location: Massapequa Park, NY. by litecatch Jun 16th, '16, 08:18, Users browsing this forum: Google [Bot] and 1 guest, Powered by phpBB Forum Software phpBB Limited. by Navatech Dec 29th, '15, 15:33, Post Started less than 1 minute ago This video shows a. by Bill Mckinnon Sep 22nd, '08, 17:45, Post Even a short video can reflect a most extensive and meticulous re-powering project! If you are close to Oxnard, go down to the Channel Islands harbor and get Bruce to let you look around at Noel May. See how Kim Audas has repowered his with a single, MerCruiser 350HP inboard. by bob lico Jun 14th, '16, 12:33, Post 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. 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. 52 Hatteras by Harv Sep 22nd, '08, 21:51, Post 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 In Memory Walter K Sep 26th, '08, 12:07, Post The meeting place for all Classic Bertram Owners and Fans. A lot has happened to make changes in Yanmar and Cummins replacement engines over the past year or so. 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. by Tony Meola May 16th, '16, 22:23, Post An iconic 31 Bertram with a recent refit and repower. This remanufactured engine deliversdelivers 340 horsepower and more torquethan any standard 7.4L big block. in standard and oppositerotation versions making it an ideal repower option for many boat owners. 36 Runaway Skip to content. For weight reasons the stainless will be very thin wall and maybe smaller diameter as well. I have seen several stainless supports like this crack after a few years of enduring the stressing of ocean fishing. by John F. May 17th, '16, 09:00, Post Ames: State University - West Lawn. I have a B28 with 250 Yanmars. My last boat, a BHM Downeast had a John Deere and it was great. For the last decade we have averaged 10 repowers a year. Looking forward to your thoughts and advice as we progress. Aluminum Products I read in the posts here about a windlass ?? by Navatech May 17th, '16, 08:05, Post What speed are the Yanmars rated at, and what transmission ratio are you considering? She looks salty, runs true, is exceptionally comfortableand catches fish! Did you consider the QSB series before making your decision? I will place on your trailer for transport. Rod Holders And it does so while weighing some 70 kilograms less. I also have cummins 270s in mine. by J Clark Sep 22nd, '08, 21:18, Post All that said, Priceless is greater than the sum of her parts. I assumed a small amount of gas ignited, burned and then went out. It was acquired in Nautic Club Ibiza (Spain) in quite a bad shape with no maintenance. 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? This t. by Navatech Dec 30th, '15, 18:37, Post Boat has Covered top flybridge, outriggeers, no soft spots, no damage. 34 Fitz Bill It is leisure and recreational fishing boat that holds up to 8 people. Decision was made to totally gut the area due to a lot more rot than first pass review. Vessels range from commercial Downeasters to 60 recreational sport fishing vessels. Many of the several thousand built are still in use today, around the globe, still catching more than their share. 42 Bruno Show More. 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.. The one thing not mentioned is the flexibility of the shafts. Further modifications include a custom hardtop with several handholds, LED overhead lighting extended to ends of engine boxes and a custom safety raft mount on top below the marlin tower floor. Twin 330-hp Mercruiser gas engines powered the majority of the Bertram 31s with several GM, Cat, or Cummins diesels offered as options. If Im in a hurry and the water is calm Ill cruise @ 2800-3000 rpm running 27-28 knots. Priceless is equipped with oversized shafts swinging 1819 wheels. and generally it only happens when your offshore.all repowering of 31bertram to 315hp diesel you MUST change to capt. 31 Bay Head They run and sound great. Now its a picnic boat on steroids, he says. 37 Mathews Rest assured you won't get a Mercury motor for less anywhere else! quote from atlantic city yanmar /cat dealer " we don`t sell any they suck". Thanks Bill. 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. 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. There's plenty of Bertram and 25 Carribbean fly bridges arouns Australia. Board index. by Bruce May 18th, '16, 18:13, Post Great project! The packages include the helm station , controls , engine , transom shield , drive and the props are 1900 per pair. The deep step from cockpit to cabin is covered by custom starboard that provides a flat floor across entire cockpit. First off, great site - newcomer to this forum, but not Bertrams. 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. 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. The only place you will gain any thing with the 370s is above 2800 RPM. 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. After its restoration it has real weight with half-filled deposit of 7.5 tones. 44 Trawler if I go this route of a 31 with gassers I will intend to repower not long after. This project is a goal I have been working towards for a long time. 36 Wayne Beal Four centerline automatic bilge pumps keep everything dry. Good Luck! The trick is in the rebuild. The owner of a vintage Bertram converts his power package to Volvo Penta IPS. 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 Just a small remote about the size of a key fob for a car. It has 9,32 meters length, 3,4 m. the boat's beam and prop is 1,70 meters long. And this free fall system seems to fail a lot. Everyone, everywhere in our world knows the 31 Bertram. 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. FAQ; Home. Tony did some really nice things on that boat. 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. Works really nice.. 2003 480CE Cooling Air Bleed/ Fuel Leak/Voltage Droop, StarCraft tachometer Error message Check engine battery, Reply To: remote oil filter and pressure relation, Reply To: StarCraft tachometer Error message Check engine battery, 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, This topic has 51 replies, 8 voices, and was last updated. 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The yanmar's are a little more money but seem easier on the installation side and would reduce the cost. My parameters for evaluating a refit lie at the intersection of three pieces of the puzzle: 1) Vision and good taste. Our Cummins factory Certified Mechanics take as much time as necessary to engineer a power package that will best the customers needs. The $10,000 wasn't the only reason I went with Cummins. She is a Bahia Mar version of the 31, produced in the early days of the Express boats popular today. Asymmetrical Stringers & Transmission Mountings. Pulpit This time around it's a Bertram 25 from 1980 which we have decided to repower with two beautiful Yamaha f200 . by bertram 20 Jun 1st, '16, 16:50, Post 46 Matthews It has 9,32 meters length, 3,4 m. the boats beam and prop is 1,70 meters long. Works really nice. Who knows what the 120's made at the prop. by JohnCranston Sep 22nd, '08, 22:17, Post I would suggest setting down with Tony and discussing the pros and cons of aluminum vs. stainless for the hard top frame work. She's faster than my gasser was at cruise. Please contact Morgan Bertram at 954 614 2087. Deck Plates by Hyena Love Sep 26th, '08, 13:31, Post is the boat still available? EGTs never exceed 700F-750F max at any rpm. Jimmy G just put QSB's in his and I know he is happy. Good question. 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Bertram and the Yanmar 4LHA 240 - One Sweet Combo. Not as quick as my 20-year-old, who picked it up in a second, but I picked it up pretty quick.. 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. Reproduction in whole or in part without permission is prohibited. but now have lowered my speed because of the price of fuel as many others have done. Post by scenarioL113 Mon Jun 28, . The tower is anchored by stanchions of three-foot custom aluminum tubing and provides seating for two. Three years ago I rebuilt/repowered a 25 ft Terry Jason (Calvin Beal design) lobster boat. Not that it really matters, I guess. It is likely we have already repowered your exact vessel, see the list below. :-O. 46 Bertram I use controls on the bridge and a remote when I want to operate from the bow. by mike ohlstein Jan 1st, '16, 10:48, Users browsing this forum: Google [Bot] and 1 guest, Powered by phpBB Forum Software phpBB Limited. For the last decade we have averaged 10 repowers a year. Thanks for the comment on the 330B as that describes what type of engine I am looking for. Just always been uneasy about wireless on things such as this or are you referring to a wired remote? I purchased a Bertram 31 FBC mid last year following multiple years of looking at various fishing boats. Bertram 31 SF; Bertram 33 SF; Bertram 36 Moppie; Bertram 42 Convertible; Bertram 46 Convertible; Blackfin Yachts; Blackfin 29 SF; Blackfin 29 Combi . Tremendous is our 1986 Bertram 38 Special. 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. Im with you on the 370 choice. Prep Centers My first B31--the Anna E.--had 454 gassers. You need to decide on the size engine you want. Niels, The 31 was originaly designed as an open racing boat. After its restoration it has real weight with half-filled deposit of 7.5 tones. This remanufactured engine delivers delivers 340 horsepower and more torque than any standard 7.4L big block. The 3 gas fires were all fuel related. 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. 48 Viking No she did not as the best we saw as 39.5K one way and 39K the other way. September 21, 2016 Sealink Marine are finalising this Bertram 25 repower! 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. Again for railing system, Aluminum at greater than 1 inch diameter? 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. I'll never ruin a $50 buzz with a $4 sandwich, bill what do you mean a little more money?the differance beween the two is 10,000 dollars .don`t you think that money would be better spent inproving effiency.capt. A Bertram 35 Moppie owner repowers his classic craft with Volvo Penta IPS diesels. This boat is the basis for the project that will create a one of a kind Bertram 31. Courtesy Volvo Penta. Its Makos way of rewarding loyal customers for inviting their friends to become part of the Mako family. 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. Bill, What windlass remote setup do you have or use? 33 Egg Harbor They didn't know how lucky they were. Will you be hands-on in the project in order to control costs? 30 Trawler by Tony Meola Dec 28th, '15, 22:19, Post We evaluate every customer and vessel as unique, taking into consideration application, annual hours, and expectations. 36 Uniflite Adding the cabin and bridge moved the CG orward of where C. Raymond Hunt intended it. 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. . I used to own a 35 bert. Walter. The re sale on a diesel is way greater. 31 Albamar Unquestionably, the chief attribute of any Bertram 31 is her legendary deep-V bull design. 35 Jersey, 35 Jersey by capy Sep 23rd, '08, 07:52, Post I wanted to find a good rebuild shop for the long blocks. Thanks for all the input, guys. 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. Hi all, I'm tossing the idea around of repowering my 1970 31 Bertram Bahia Mar. Seaboard Marine delivers Guaranteed Better Than Factory Performance, Parts, Design, and Engineering for Cummins and other Marine Diesel applications. No aluminum on my boat. Also, I always found the foot operated windlass switch on the bow a pain. Walter. 2) Execution (by the boatyard). 34 Egg Harbor Replacement Fly Bridge - Bertram 31: Home 34 Morgan I splashed on Jan 16 2016 after a 4 1/2 year build and just turned 400 hours. I don't know how often you will be using your boat, but i put on 300 to 350 hours per season. I use the 750 which requires a power down as will as power up. She currently has Perkins T6.354's rated at 185hp @ 2800 rpm. Unbelievable original condition. They come with a two year warranty and cost about 28,000 complete package each. 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. 42 Provincial Itll be like having a new boat, guaranteed, at a lot less cost.. Regarding my obsession with stainless steel, I just like it. So I went Cummins. Any comments on one versus the other. Subscribe to InTheBite to get our latest issue - You don't want to miss it! "It is compact as well, so it will fit into the existing engine bay without any costly engineering," David said. Cockpit Panels My goal was to have a lobster boat that could cruise effortlessly @ 22-23 knots without beating on the engine. 36 Mainship Louver Vents When I disassembled my 25 I discovered there had been a small fire under the fuel tank, in the bilge. I purchased the boat with those intentions after months of due diligence. Time to continue our love affair for old boats. 31 Parts by dougl33 Sep 23rd, '08, 08:08, Post Here's my 2 cents, and yeah, its a little contradictory at the end. She cruises at 26 knots and runs 31 WOT. Ill try to get more photos posted on a regular basis as time permits. 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. I am based in Reno, NV but grew up in Southern California and look forward to getting back on the water fishing. by Tommy Sep 24th, '08, 16:56, Post Is this boat still for sale? Henriques Yachts use the GOOD windlass on all their production boats. 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. Topics. Just wrapping up my second year. InTheBite's print and electronic media is committed to providing timely news, useful and substantive content to professional captains, boat owners, crew and anglers. I would recommend bringing it all the way back. 38 Holand 828-696-4153, Fiberglass I have 60 feet of chain followed by 340 ft. of rode. 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