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It is all fun and games until your family is sick from the diesel fumes and you wrap a lobster trap warp in your prop 90 miles offshore at night. And then you smash your head on the bottom as you try to cut it free only to hit a floating container destroying a $7k transmission, $2k shaft, $1k prop a...

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I always trim OB above the bottom of the boat when going slow in the flats. Nothing protruding below the hull and the keel is the only thing that could touch the bottom. That is a huge feature. Another great part is that she is on plane and loading at 23mph at 3500 rpm. No stress on the OBs. Evinrud...

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Well said Carl.

I think the key is for each person to look at how they use their boat and make a determination for themselves. There is not magic engine combination that is ideal for everyone.

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I am baised clearly with a love for outboards. For me here are the benefits and why it works so well for me. Draft and the ability to go very shallow No smell Trimming them out of the water Ease of finding someone to work on them Ease of repower Speed Efficiency (for gas) No vibration Desirability f...

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I think one of the biggest take aways is that OB power on Bertram’s is now a proven power method.

In the past 5 years at least half a dozen 31 Bertram’s have successfully converted to OB.

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I would like to see that fuel consumption compared to a gas inboards. That is a more realistic comparison.

A pair of used twin 250hp outboard could be had pretty cheap.

The performance number give me confidence that I would make a simple, Transom mounted OB Bertram Bahia Mar 31 down the road.

captbone

Here is a 23 Regulator. Best of both worlds.

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The trend that I am seeing is that most people use their boat for things other than fishing. With two small children, my boat is the tubing, cocktailing, sandbar, island hopping, clamming, sunset cruise boat. If this holds true for others as well then I will argue that outboards even on a bracket is...

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Looks like a beautiful boat. I really like the stair to the bridge and the layout without the engine boxes. I know OB's are not popular here but you had to admit it does have advantages. https://www.thehulltruth.com/boats-sale-wanted/996903-31-bertram-total-restoration-march-2019-a.html?996903=#post...

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Went to the bank and got $40 worth of gold dollar presidential coins. Then went to Michael's arts and craft and got a small wooden box. Buried it on West Fox Island a few days before I made up a treasure map and hid it in the house for the kids (4 and 6) to find it. Took the whaler over to the islan...

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I have been waiting years to see her float and hear performance reports Cam!!!!

Great news.

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Some of them are just for showboating but the market and demand has shifted. Wealthy people have less time than ever before. Spending 48 hours fishing offshore is a generally a thing of the past. A boat is now pulling multiple duty including spending time at the sandbar, water sports, cocktailing, f...

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Easy ghetto option. Put the screw back in and after sanding to bare aluminum, put JB weld over it. You can also use epoxy as well. Change the gearlube every two years and grind the JB/Epoxy down to remove it. It sucks but will work with the least about of headache. Both of those are used on nosecone...

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You guys are good!!!!! That has to be it.

Very impressive. You guys know your stuff.

I am passing on it if anyone wants it.

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I am always looking for the next project. It sure does look a mini 31 Bertram.

Any thoughts?

https://newyork.craigslist.org/lgi/boa/ ... 24241.html

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Here is the perfect candidate.

https://newyork.craigslist.org/que/boa/ ... 43733.html

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The sad part is that I buy it!!!!! $4.88 a quart at Home Depot. 91 octane with stabilizer. I use it in my lawn mower, generator and snow blower. Smell funky but every spring the engines all start on one or two pulls. No issues sitting for 6-8 months. I use cheap gas during the season then run them o...

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Interesting but not my cup of tea.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1973-Bertram-31 ... bb&vxp=mtr

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I think you will be very happy with the 350s. The weight amidship will make it ride the best. My 25 Bertram used to ride the best with full fuel and 6 people.

Looking forward to pics of the progress.

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Lol! I hear the seller is pain!!!!

Small world. Glad to see you moving forward.

Cheers!

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Maybe a good chance to pick up a set of engine cheap and have them redone. No affiliation, just passing on.

https://longisland.craigslist.org/bpo/d ... 69793.html

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Glad to hear it is still moving forward.

I look forward to seeing her in the water. She will be one of a kind.

I have been getting the Bertram itch again and been keeping an half an eye out for a project.

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I know you had to run it by now.

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Agreed. Perfect balance. I had to use sandbags to achieve that stance.

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Next winter? Nope. I can not accept that answer. July 1st is as long as I will wait at max to see performance numbers.

It will be a beautiful combo.

captbone

Great news! 250 Evinrude? G2? Pictures?

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I would show up and start looking yourself. You will identify it instantly where as they will walk right past it.

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Some affordable options.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/AFFORDABLE-OUTB ... cA&vxp=mtr

You can always buy one and have it reinforced by a local welder as well.

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Wow! Good thing they were close the platform. That still has to be a oh Shit moment. Great picture!

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Stunning boat. For a cocktailing, fun boat it is ideal.

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60mph out of a 31 Bertram is pretty amazing. Outboards today are quiet, smooth, no smoke and give amazing performance in a compact package. Mercury offers an 8 year warranty and now Evinrude is offering a 10 year warranty. That should help to quell some thoughts on long term durability. I would love...

captbone

Beautiful boat. Thank you sharing. Amazing performance numbers and glad to hear about the ride quality.

Glad to see a turning of the tide toward outboards. It used to be a dirty word around here.

http://bertram31.com/newbb/viewtopic.ph ... t=Outboard

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I have had good luck with Uship.com. It works like ebay and you can see the ratings and completed jobs of the people bidding your request. You get to see their rig and can ask questions. I had a 1957 Mack B42 truck shipped 250 miles for $700 a few years ago. I would expect that to be $400 job for so...

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Great news. I am very excited to see a 23ft Seacraft with a single 150hp Mercury I4.

15 pitch Enertia prop to start?

I expect 37-38mph and 3.5mpg at cruise. Please keep us posted.

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Grin. She is a work of art.

I am going to guess 53mph top end and 2.5mpg at cruise if you go with the new G2.

We are all very excited to see her completed.

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Looks great. I cant wait to see it painted.

I keep forgetting what she is getting for power. Single 300hp Yamaha?

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It is scary when you really interact with the general boating public because the extreme vast majority really have no clue.

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That came out so well. It is a work of art. I never had the guts to abandon the old decking system. Yours is leaps and bounds above what it had coming out of the factory. It looks clean, modern and robust. I really like your transom design with the jump seats and floating splashwell with access unde...

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Looks great. I think that I am just as excited as most here to see her run.

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Nicest 25 Bertram I have ever seen. The light is at the end of the tunnel. Congrats.

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A good 3D printer should be able to make one easily.

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Great news!! An Express Bertram 25ft with a single 150hp 4 cylinder outboard hitting 31mph and still being underpropped with a 20mph cruise.

Please post some pictures.

captbone

Rest in Peace shipmate. Fair winds and following seas.

God bless you and your family.

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God bless you and your family.

Thank you for countless hours of knowledge and joy.

You will not be forgotten and with live on in every Bertram that is owned by an enthusiast.

God bless.

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Here is my favorite set up.

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Congrats on your purchase. I look forward to hearing the performance results.

I would recommend the Enertia 16 x 13 pitch prop to start.

I would expect top speed near 35mph.

captbone

Nice little boat. Congrats.

What do you search when looking for one? Oday 14?

Looks like a nice replacement for my Whaler.

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