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.. More than three decades later, it is a collectible classic, sought-after, even coveted. Adding the cabin and bridge moved the CG orward of where C. Raymond Hunt intended it. Here's a heap of fit out, including fibreglass work, painting and what we thought was a massive disaster! My Cummins 6Bs are rated at 315/330HP, with a max cruise speed of 2,800 RPMs. No she did not as the best we saw as 39.5K one way and 39K the other way. Awesome Tony! All rights Reserved. On a typical canyon run (65-70 miles each way), with a full day of trolling she burns 110-120 gallons. 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. I truly do love them and they are easy to work on and parts are cheap. When I disassembled my 25 I discovered there had been a small fire under the fuel tank, in the bilge. If you go with new small-blocks, like the 6.2, they're a bit more complicated, and more expensive. My goal was to have a lobster boat that could cruise effortlessly @ 22-23 knots without beating on the engine. if I go this route of a 31 with gassers I will intend to repower not long after. You will see the results if you read through his threads. 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. Fiberglass Also, do you plan to have the rails like this or bring them all the way back to the back of the fly bridge? Repower Sales . Bob - I appreciate your point of view on Yanmars - definitely a personal preference thing. Rail does not matter as much. Rest assured you won't get a Mercury motor for less anywhere else! 31 Parts One regret we often hear from customers is when they sell their boat instead of repowering. Sometimes familiarity can be equated to ease. The 383 MAG Inboard is the perfect answer. In addition to her superb sea . Im looking for about 50 kts. Repower Bertram 46.6. Here are some pics taken by my friend, the . . later this week when we're on-site with the boat. I use the 750 which requires a power down as will as power up. 35 Duffy 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 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. Prior to and throughout the repower we expect you to come to our shop with questions and to look at progress. The investment will be well worth it in 15-20 years. That is going to be quite a project. And it does so while weighing some 70 kilograms less. 3 were diesel boats 3 were gas boats. I have seen several stainless supports like this crack after a few years of enduring the stressing of ocean fishing. Fiberglass 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. One stripe equals 30 feet, 2 stripes equals 60 feet etc. Bill, What windlass remote setup do you have or use? I put the 270 reman in mine and could not be happier. 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. First consideration is entirely focused on Structural, Mechanical and Electrical. The famous ride is undeniably one of the best. 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. Regarding my engines I purchased her with the 330Bs. Bill. I assumed a small amount of gas ignited, burned and then went out. She cruises at 26 knots and runs 31 WOT. by Navatech May 17th, '16, 10:59, Post 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. by scot May 17th, '16, 22:05, Post 2) Execution (by the boatyard). The content of this field is kept private and will not be shown publicly. 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. Great opportunity to own a boat of the ages. Presently looking at a 31 in nice shape, with original Cummins 504's that are also said to be in nice shape. 34 Uniflight Quick links. With questionable older small shafts, the money difference was relatively small in upgrading - at least it was for me. The Volvo gear that was in the lobster boat mated to an old 125 hp Volvo 40 was an 8 degree. is the boat still available? by Navatech Dec 29th, '15, 19:53, Post The refrigerator has been replaced and all new cushions complete with overhead rod racks. 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. Everything said on this post is true, all valid points. 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. And many, probably most, have been modified, repowered, and renovated. by bob lico Jun 14th, '16, 12:33, Post 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. The 3 gas fires were all fuel related. 44 Henriques If you're putting 300 hp engines of any brand, you should up your shaft size, especially on a higher rpm Yanmar. Repowers . 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. This way you know when the anchor is about to the boat and you dont crash it into the pulpit. 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. by nic Sep 26th, '08, 09:59, Post by capy Sep 24th, '08, 08:42, Post thats it carl now you said it-------torque,torque ridiculous comparison ! 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. I will get the skinny on service records, oil sampling etc. After its restoration it has real weight with half-filled deposit of 7.5 tones. Re: Bertram 31 / Yanmar 300 hp Repower From: ramille@banet.net Date: 4/5/99 Remote Name: 206.154.74.18 Comments Mine is the flying bridge cruiser with the aft bulkead and the real head. by moguls2go Jun 13th, '16, 19:15, Post by Hyena Love Sep 26th, '08, 10:37, Post 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. The deep step from cockpit to cabin is covered by custom starboard that provides a flat floor across entire cockpit. I will be calling you soon to discuss some specifics. We all know the Bertram story and have all seen some of the worst and some of the best renovations. by Bruce May 18th, '16, 18:13, Post Tremendous is our 1986 Bertram 38 Special. by Bruce Dec 31st, '15, 13:00, Post Why the 370s rather than the 330s? Correct me if I'm wrong,definitely interested. One feature I do want to include, a bow pulpit with toe railing. 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! Company 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 have a B28 with 250 Yanmars. by Tony Meola Dec 29th, '15, 21:50, Post Actually I rarely use the remote. My loss your gain. #1. 29 Oean my 2 cents. Boxes quote from atlantic city yanmar /cat dealer " we don`t sell any they suck". 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. 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. Regarding my obsession with stainless steel, I just like it. Mar 31, 2007 Messages: 14 Location: Hong Kong. by IRGuy Sep 22nd, '08, 21:13, Post The math on that requires minimum 1.5" shafts. Shoreline Panels 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 in standard and oppositerotation versions making it an ideal repower option for many boat owners. 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. 58 Bayliner most are done with aluminum which allows you to use a much, much thinker tubing. Re: Cummins repower. 35 Bertram I have the opportunity to go forward with it and I want to do it right. Unbelievable original condition. Adjusters and Cleats PS where are you located? I used to own a 35 bert. I have a 28 with Mercruiser 350 mpi (fuel injection) 2003 and I personally rebuild it. Often times several power options are examined prior to beginning the job. Good Luck. Not that it really matters, I guess. by moguls2go May 16th, '16, 20:57, Post Like Dug said it was a service issue. I have attached some pictures of the boat and hauling it out and getting it over to Seaboard Marine. 3) Funds (more than a little). The $$ adder was minimum IMO in comparison to the overall benefits.. next time around Ill bolt a QSB 380 into the 25 TJ !! 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. by ed c. Sep 27th, '08, 21:53, Post Walter. by ranjr13 Dec 29th, '15, 16:00, Post by Joe E May 17th, '16, 01:36, Post by Bill Mckinnon Sep 22nd, '08, 17:29, Post To not highjack this thread Ive started a new one here: Im a little late on this post/project. I cruise at 2400rpms (23-24 knots) and top out at 2900rpms (29-30 knots). Nothing missing. The cabin is redone, she air conditioned, complete with a new head and enclosure. An important and exciting part of what we do is evaluate your current engines and vessel performance to provide you with conservative future vessel speed and fuel savings. She currently has Perkins T6.354's rated at 185hp @ 2800 rpm. No aluminum on my boat. Is this boat still available? 4 1/2 years to build, Slashed Sept 16, 2016. It has 9,32 meters length, 3,4 m. the boats beam and prop is 1,70 meters long. 36 Runaway Also, I always found the foot operated windlass switch on the bow a pain. 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. If you swing a larger diameter wheel go with a heavier(larger diameter) shaft. Contact Us | Marine 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. Selecting Right Bottom Paint for Your Boat. 828-696-4153, Fiberglass by Dug Sep 23rd, '08, 08:06, Post They are making excellent progress and have really cleaned up the under deck area and engine compartments. Nov 13, 2005. We are excited to work with you, boats are our passion and we take pride in what we do. by Yannis May 20th, '16, 08:16, Post It is a free fall setup which I personally dont like. Courtesy Volvo Penta. Tony, dont answer if you dont want to, just wondering who was working on the boat. 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 After 4 years and a half restauration (2013-2018) we are already enjoying its fantastic performance and excellent output in the Mediterranean Sea. The intended use of my boat is sport fishing Southern California Islands and occasional dive trips. Time to continue our love affair for old boats. If you don't use a lot your boat on long cruises is better be on gas the maintenance is cheap. Looking forward to your thoughts and advice as we progress. Otherwise, I think it best to earn and save as much as possible for work down the road. A Classic 49-Year-Old Ribside Whaler is Given New Life. Ill try to get more photos posted on a regular basis as time permits. "I'm 54, so I'm a little old-school," he stated in a press release. The 3.0 mercruisers are 135hp at the prop I believe. I had a Bertram with twin 140's. Does anyone think 500 hp will be too much. 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. Works really nice. 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. 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 Yannis May 17th, '16, 03:12, Post 36 Wayne Beal My parameters for evaluating a refit lie at the intersection of three pieces of the puzzle: 1) Vision and good taste. Bertram Do you have any interior pictures?. Most of us have an opinion (usually a very strong one) about this iconic boat. 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. by Hyena Love Sep 26th, '08, 13:31, Post It is likely we have already repowered your exact vessel, see the list below. 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? Ralph *** ***. Fishability and Comfort: The cockpit is non slip (Dr. Pertrera is considering adding teak Sea Dek). scenarioL113 Senior Member Posts: 680 Joined: Sat May 31, 2008 2:00 pm Location: Massapequa Park, NY. I would recommend bringing it all the way back. There are plenty of old diesel engines in service today. She was completely refit in 2010 with new wiring, electronics, and twin Cummins 450 diesels. by In Memory Walter K Sep 22nd, '08, 19:32, Post Copyright Boats-from-USA.com 2023. 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. 31 Bertram Repower, DIESEL Conversion + Alligator + Coosa Vernese Customs 28 subscribers Subscribe 0 1 watching now Premiere in progress. 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. What do you mean by a Full west coast stainless steel railing package? Both will need roughly a 20" diameter wheel. I have a friend with similar vintage Bertram 31 Express that is used 100% for offshore fishing and he loves it. They were older carb'd 454s. MOBY DICK is a leisure boat Bertram 31 fly, made in 1962 and acquired in 2013 to be restored. After a few weeks, I took another quick run with 3 guys total and about 100 gallons of fuel left on boat. Bill Hinges I went to 1 3/4' shafts after that . Priceless is equipped with oversized shafts swinging 1819 wheels. Profile | Mechanical We are experts in the Marine business, for servicing, and installing Cummins Marine Products both electronic and mechanical. So I went Cummins. by Bill Mckinnon Sep 22nd, '08, 17:45, Post . 25 Bertram by bertram 20 Jun 1st, '16, 16:50, Post The 220A gear has a 10 degree down angle and would not fit. After its restoration it has real weight with half-filled deposit of 7.5 tones. We made 41-42K in some nice weather, but realistically, shes only a solid 30K cruiser when you can hold on. Thanks for bringing this to the forum. Will you be hands-on in the project in order to control costs? http://baltimore.craigslist.org/bod/5492370026.html, http://bertram31.com/newbb/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=12271. Plus it sounds like your going to keep your 31 for a long time. Plastic Rub Rails A few questions: 29 Scout 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 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. Thanks for the comment on the windlass controls this is very helpful as it appears you have practical experience vs marketing literature. Everything is in very good shape and well maintained. Ernest-By the way, the latest Motor Boating magazine has a very complimentary article about B-28's. 36 Webber Cove 37 Egg Harbor I have no problem if they need to be rebuilt either or "freshened up". 34 Baha 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. 26 Forteir Twin 330-hp Mercruiser gas engines powered the majority of the Bertram 31s with several GM, Cat, or Cummins diesels offered as options. I purchased the boat with those intentions after months of due diligence. Board index. I am leaning toward Yanmar over the Cummins. 30 Lobster Boat Navatech/Tony - exactly my thoughts. What a great project and choice of engines ! It is in fair condition with a sound hull making it my ideal choice for a project boat. Unless salt water cooled your manifolds should last a good long time, risers on the other hand need to be replaced every few years "diesel don't loose rpm's going up the hill." Post by scenarioL113 Mon Jun 28, . The re sale on a diesel is way greater. Good question. In business for 50 years we have repowered 100's of Vessels and have 1000's of satisfied customers. The TARGA 19 also features extra-wide . Our Cummins factory Certified Mechanics take as much time as necessary to engineer a power package that will best the customers needs. The seat backs flip both ways in order to watch forward or astern. by Charlie J Dec 31st, '15, 11:21, Post Finally, the perfect engine to replace a 5.7 litre or 7.4 litre classic inboard! 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. by ranjr13 Dec 28th, '15, 11:34, Post The exspolsion blew everybody in the water. I thought I would add to my post to clarify why I am putting my project on this forum. 33 Egg Harbor Cockpit Panels Repowers . Cruise at 2500 and 16kts. Navatech - whoa horsey, that's a ton of great info. Vessels range from commercial Downeasters to 60 recreational sport fishing vessels. by Carl Sep 27th, '08, 09:07, Post Sometimes it was a two person job and I never had confidence in hauling anchor without issues. 38 Holand You need to decide on the size engine you want. The 370 versus the 330 in a 31 Bertram may be overkill for power but it sure is nice to have the extra I would suggest setting down with Tony and discussing the pros and cons of aluminum vs. stainless for the hard top frame work. cruise. The remote is a Lewmar device. General Discussion. I would think the 330s would be a better choice, especially hear in SoCal. 36 Chriscraft I wanted to find a good rebuild shop for the long blocks. by capy Sep 23rd, '08, 07:52, Post You can easily do the repower for that amount if you do a lot of the work yourself. The quality of our work will exceed your expectations. For the last decade we have averaged 10 repowers a year. 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. This was my dream project. 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. 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. The owner of a vintage Bertram converts his power package to Volvo Penta IPS. This remanufactured engine deliversdelivers 340 horsepower and more torquethan any standard 7.4L big block. by JohnCranston Sep 22nd, '08, 22:17, Post 26 Wahoo Swim Platforms All MerCruiser Remanufactured engines come with a 1-year factory backed limited warranty. I will place on your trailer for transport. by Tony Meola May 17th, '16, 22:42, Post Great project! Will try to get a season or two out of them, then re-power. Four centerline automatic bilge pumps keep everything dry. 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). 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