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The sun never sets on the Bertram31.com Empire. Funny how we get into conversations thinking the person is a car drive away, but at times it's a long long flight away. Yannis in Greece, Francesco in Italy, Micky in Puerto Rico, JJ in Bermuda, Tony in New Jersey... Bretram31.com is addictive, non to...

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Update on Bermuda Project! Flybridge off and boat now stripped! Started putting in the Coosa but they were doing it wrong unfortunately! https://imgur.com/kK4q5Hh https://imgur.com/53eDg39 https://imgur.com/siOz9Sy https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53591050929_934e6c28bb_c.jpg This dream place al...

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I love the one in the lower pic!! That's why I'm struggling to save the lower helm station, even against all those wise suggestions about it's uselessness. I'm still dreaming of idling to fishing spots at dawn, during frigid seasons, sipping hot coffee with some pal https://live.staticflickr.com/65...

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Hey Guys thanks but the one I i looking isn't quite like this. I have only seen pics and and they seem to be made from aluminium. See pic which I think is what I am looking for? JJ https://i.imgur.com/vku9IKX_d.webp?maxwidth=128&shape=square JJ, The wheel you're looking for is this one https://live...

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Hey there all. The fly bridge is off and the inside of boat has been power washed. Will have a look at the progress this weekend. Would any of you gentlemen have replaced your original aluminium Bertram steering wheel and still have it around? I am interested in finding one for my resto. Let me kno...

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jayjays1 wrote: ↑Feb 25th, '24, 19:00 I would absolutely love to find a pair of those steps!!

If I'd manage finding someone selling or borrowing them here, I promise I'll make a mold and send them to you

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I do apologise in advance for my query: As it seems there's no way to find these items anymore and even Bayliss Boatworks on their refurbished 31, went for Perko's foldable steps which, with all due respect, are quite ugly on side pillars, I'm wondering why nobody thought to realise some silicon/wax...

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Esteemed Experts: Do You have any cognizance of some significant difference between starboard and port window frames? We removed them from the boat and measured a discrepancy of 2 inches putting frames 'cheek to cheek'. I was wondering if this happens with all boats... https://hosting.photobucket.co...

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New contact at Integrity Marine:
He's kind, professional and responsive

william@integritymarinecorp.com
William Harris
Plant Manager
Integrity Marine Corp
3387 US Hwy 17 S
Brunswick, GA 3152

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Guy's while I have your attention. I will be putting the Cabrera FG cockpit floor back in her but will be replacing the subfloor supports with Coosa. What do guys think the minimum thickness of Coosa is that I can get away with assuming I will be trying not to laminate most of it? JJ I ordered 3/4"...

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Snipe wrote: ↑Jan 31st, '24, 20:27 https://www.instagram.com/p/CsWGGgJNOes ... txNmpsM3J1
Pictures of the cabin on instagram

https://www.baylissboatworks.com/project/bertram/

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Is that Danny at High Tide because he says he doesn't have one for the B31 anymore? JJ JJ, After I spoke with Mark at Integrity Marine, I've been in touch with Chris, but I'm still waiting for samples since one month now and even if I sent him CC details, no news so far... Taco is listing SS profil...

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Tony Meola wrote: ↑Jan 30th, '24, 22:12 Too bad they don't show the interior and engine layout.

Owner wrote something about posting more pictures, but nothing happened.
There are so many beautiful details in that boat, like teak deck contours, tiny steps down to cabin, cockpit air inlets, cabin ceiling and much more...

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Enjoy the journey!

Each time I suffer a stab pain due to credit card smoking, I tell myself: "it was worth it, it was worth it, it was worth it..."

...left engine raiser had better days...

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Well, it seems this is the 861st 31 manufactured after hull #101, which is the first fiberglass hull made in 1961. I'm quite confused when I read that production number is obtained subtracting 101 to glassed printed number. IMHO #961 means this is the 861st fiberglass hull manufactured, assuming #10...

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Found another picture of a 31 with gas struts

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...and the beat goes on... I'll be chasing on internet to find some decent engine cover, to get rid of those scant grey pieces of plastic and some shining SS raisers/manifolds 😒 https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53566170892_e4ddb8bbe7_c.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53567024796_1021109aa...

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This is some similar application to 31s engine covers

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On another note I have successfully made contact with Danny and he has sent me pics of rudders, cockpit flooring and some other stuff. He said that he doesn't have the pvc/stainless rub rail but is looking. https://www.integritymarinecorp.com/it/bertram-yachts Get in touch with Mark Demers: he is n...

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Doug is correct. Tough to see over the nose when you are running at planning speed. Can get a little nerve wracking. ...not to mention the lack of visibility, due to full head volume against front window. It was kind of romantic saving the second wheel, also because it's the vintage large 6 spokes;...

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Tony, I've been looking for some affordable 31, preferably a FBC, for a long time, while I've been thinking that SFs, beside the nice seamless between cockpit and cabin, meant lower stations. The funny thing, is that the other 31 I've been dealing with, which is by the way a boat that was renowned t...

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Francesco, How do you consider AC and heating without a bulkhead? Even a plastic partition wouldn't provide any insulation I think. Yannis, if enclosures are made using EZ2CY or SeaCrylic (which is the very same material marketed when EZ2CY patent expired), they're like plexiglass; coupling those m...

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Congratulations, this will be one of the best days ever...the other will be when you sell it. LOL Seriously, she looks great! What are the particulars, what's the direction you intend? Use n tackle a project as you go or an all-out attack? Thank you Carl! "Eta Beta" is a gasser SportFish, with two ...

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Here we are...let the journey begin.
It will be a looooooong one!

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No doubt it’s alot of work, but 30k is a lot of money too. It's an insane quantity of money Carl. I'm working now with some mold-Maker here and we probably will put together some mold, most likely using the original windows as plugs; these guys gave me some rough figures and it seems that with the ...

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https://smallpdf.com/it/file#s=6f66b64c ... d837bc7992

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...Lewmar can definetily build a window that would be the dimensions of our front swinging one and fit into the newer fiberglass frames. That's why, to my opinion, the frame that was made by Lookout, unfortunately with no mold available nowadays, is the best. That trim inside, all around the front ...

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These guys here in Italy made a nice job on a boat that by the way, belongs to an American owner. They thermoformed plexiglass panels on jigs, sealing them onto a fiberglass structure, which honestly I don't know if made out of a mold or as Cooley Marine did for their boat; again no opening windows....

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Tony, The few Bertram variations that were built outside the US Bertram facilities, were all Riva-Bertrams (like this 25) in Italy, perhaps also a variant of the 35 (?) that Carlo Riva used himself, and the 28 Caribbean built in Australia. I'm not aware of any others....perhaps also an Australian 4...

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Peter- If I was spending that kind of money, I'd have it built the way I want. If going to install a hatch in place of the opening windows...why not glass the front incorporating a hatch, portholes, or vents into the design? Carl, MacDougalls made it and the result is not astonishing (IMHO) https:/...

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I have an original panel chrome in really good shape if you are interested. Donation to the site. I may have the pilaster steps also. I'll look. Bruce, If jayjays is not interested in the pilaster steps, I am. If you're so kind to PM I'll reply. No probs for shipment; I'm collecting parts there to ...

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Its missing the push start and horn holes. It is called a Stewart-Warner Hollywood Guage Panel https://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=https%3A%2F%2Fi.pinimg.com%2Foriginals%2F8c%2F1d%2F8f%2F8c1d8f487500669c93a3cdcf3e3af49e.jpg&tbnid=Bh2QXI2jTKRWRM&vet=12ahUKEwjIyuuOs_iCAxVGNlkFHdSvB_gQMygHegUIARD2AQ....

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Thanks so far everyone. I am definitely interested in the cluster panel please! I won't need the gauges as they will be will all be new. My cell is 441 705 7179 Thanks JJ JJ, Are you looking for something like this (Holes size apart)? https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/i/Ju3qJlD8bFUKw1uLVRg0SLI...

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Do they offer options where both the front and side windows open? Also I need to look out of the front windows as it is a sedan. No: both of them offer fixed plexiglass. The full kit, plexi included is close to 30 grand; it's not possible to fit the original aluminum window glasses. It takes from 1...

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Yannis wrote: ↑Nov 30th, '23, 16:45 Haha, those 31 owners with their wet rides...hahaha

Francesco, io sono in Grecia, ad Atene, la mia barca si trove a Glyfada.
Bella La Spezia!

Yannis,

I saw some of the nice pictures you posted and I already understood you live there.
As both of our peoples use to say: "una faccia una razza"

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Francesco-You will be driving at 7 knots or less when at the lower helm station. The bow lifts as the boat steps up to a plane and stays up at speed. You won't see anything in front of the boat. I tried it once, its terrifying. Amberjack had a lower helm which I removed after 25 years. I used it tw...

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Tony Meola wrote: ↑Sep 26th, '23, 22:10 Take a good look at the bridge. It looks like a joy stick on the right. They move the camera too fast. It is hard to follow them.

Tony,

If you open the link below, you should be able to slow down video speed through settings

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BZdBH5p95lk

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My 28 did not have a lower station and I never missed it. You said you are in Italy, are you sure you need a lower station in the Med? By the way, where in Italy are you? Thanks. Yannis, I fish all year round and keep the boat in La Spezia (Cinque Terre). Winter season is quite chilling there and, ...

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If you could fit the galley on the same side as the head, you could simplify all tubes and water supply; all on the same side... Then, on starboard you can have the longitudinal settee and in an uninterrupted fashion continue with the v berth as you have shown before. In that way you obtain the vie...

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Tony Meola wrote: ↑Nov 28th, '23, 22:18 Cam

It would be an interesting discussion. Especially since they have partnered with an Australian firm to make props for inboards.

and...what a Partner!

https://sharrowbyveem.com

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Francesco, If you plan to lower the cabin sole and choose to make a longitudinal settee/bed, make sure you leave adequate "not lowered" sole space in front of the settee so that sitting people can rest their feet, otherwise they will be hanging without ever reaching the floor! Yannis, This is the b...

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Spectacular cabin layout, comfortable airy space for day trips. snipes boat took some inspiration from that and the Bad Co boat. Love the amount of light coming from the aft bulkhead. Peter, you're right; 65/31 is the other 31 with such a sunny feeling inside and refined in terms of style. On the o...

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How long is it from the center forward (the anchor bulkhead) to the center of where would be the door in a 31? Also, instead of a pedestal you may consider a Lagun swivel plus the table surface of your choice...very practical and it either swivels away or is completely removed without a hole on the...

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Francesco hi, The table and double bench inside, will always be miserable to sit...perhaps you could consider putting a longitudinal settee or bed with a folding or removable table in-front. In that way you also have an extra bed. Make sure it’s 2 meters though! Good luck! Yannis, I agree 100%. Tha...

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Francesco, Congratulations on your purchase of the Best Boat Ever Built! I love the open layout your dreaming of. Removing that forward ledge into V-berth opens the place up. The frames you may be dreaming awhile as those I believe are not stock Bertram Frames. But you never know, someone may have ...

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Francesco So outside the US, well that's not great for us to put a package deal together...lol. Then again you never know...my old gas motors were bought and shipped to Germany. Francesco, can I assume you are from Italy? Good luck with your purchase, I have my fingers crossed for you. And remember...

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Funny- I saw this post this morning thinking someone got back to me about the curved windows. I emailed Lookout and Procurve Glass Design about the curved windows last night before leaving work. I have a feeling this is my winter project... I'd like to see pricing for a set of curved windows compar...

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Tried to get in touch several times by phone and wrote them an Email (not sure info@boatwindowframes.com is still online) but didn't have any reply. I can tell Broadus was a nice guy, since I saw a couple of videos where he was explaining kindly and in detail, windows replacement on some Hatteras. S...

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It's a 510 for sure; I guess a model year around 2008 or later, since the hardtop spreader lights are LEDs and not halogen spotlights

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