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Thanks Captain Patrick, I will let you know when to call 911. The boat has only had one owner, Senator Bill Kelly and he tells me he ordered her custom for his needs. I have the original paperwork and the brochure shows a 31 Convertible Sport Cruiser with the same windsheild as this one, not that I ...

OK guys the arch is definitely going but I am not going to change the windshield, I want to keep the boat as original as possible. The canvas set up is not high on my to do list as there are a lot of things that need done first.
Thanks - Harry

Hi Capt Patrick,
That is why I am having such a hard decision, don't know if I want to give up the radar for better lines but I really don't like the look with the arch. With respect to the rudders, I have been looking at yours on the site and they are definitely on my list.
Harry

Hi Everyone, I haven't been on the site over the winter as we were away but summer is just around the corner and I am excited to get the boat in the water. We have now unwrapped her and she has gone for sandblasting and anti-fowl and should be in the water within a couple of weeks. Want your guys op...

HB

We've got a skiff of snow on the ground so we have to keep that door open in the hopes that some warmer weather comes through and melts it. It's just too early for snow and I've got a ton of things to do before it arrives permanently.

Harry

Thanks guys, it sounds like the new rudders will have to go on the TO DO LIST. Already planned on a redo of the bottom and really appreciate your suggestions on how to do this. The two projects before she goes in the water in the spring are new gas tank and redo the bottom. I am sure I will probably...

Hi Sandbox Players, Just thought I would add my hull numbers to the timeline. She is a 1969 Bertram 31 Moppie Cuddy which you guys have probably seen on my earlier post - Harry

I am including pictures of the existing rudders on my 1969 Bertram31 Moppie Cuddy. After introducing her on an earlier post "New Owners of a 1969 Bertram 31" some of you guys suggested I look into installing new rudders. Can anyone tell me from the pictures which rudders I presently have (the origin...

Without a cabin structure up front she is gonna handle a lot different then our boats... Harry, the wish list is small...but then I have the "To Do List" are the items I have to get done. Soon as we knock off one item another always comes up to take its place. eg. a "new to me" glass cockpit floor ...

Thanks Tony for the link, took me right to the rudders. I am going to post pictures of my rudders on a new post as it's really another topic and this post is getting rather lengthy. Maybe someone can tell me which original rudders they are.
Harry

Thanks for the suggestion Walter. Will definitely look into the bigger rudders and then add them to my list. Can I find them somewhere on this site?
Harry

Bertramp wrote:That's a first for me and one in a very small bunch made. Should be fast, with so little windage and light in weight. ENJOY !!

Thanks Bertramp, the mechanic who has been servicing her since day one said she does close to 50mph. Can hardly wait until next summer to test her out myself :-D

Wow Carl your wish list is pretty short (expensive but short)! I've already checked off the most important part of my wish list - find a Betram 31 that I love and doesn't cost me a mortage on the house :-D

Should add hasn't cost me a mortgage YET

Opinions are like you know what....and as the saying goes everyone's got one...including me...So here's my opinion...and I don't care that you didn't ask for it. Get the boat in a seaworthy, dependable, safe condition, give a good wash and wax and then get out on the water and enjoy. Clean her up a...

Hi Leigh, It seems that for sale signs don't go up on these boats very often, we got real lucky with this one. We think we are going to keep her as original as possible but I must say the helm bench is not the most comfortable thing I have ever sat in, I am not a big man and find there isn't a lot o...

Yeah Tony we think she is pretty special. We just have to figure out how much work and money we want to put into her without going way overboard. It's hard to know when there isn't a lot to compare to.

Harry, Welcome to the sandbox, that's only the 2nd convertible I've seen, nice ride. When you get ready to clean up the brown Formica try Scotts Liquid Gold it works great for bringing back the shine, I've been using it on my 1961 express for 32 years, some of the guys use Penatrol, but Liquid Gold...

Hi John, Glad to hear there's someone up in our neck of the woods. We are just outside Coldwater. I've had my eye on the boat for a couple of years, have always wanted a B31. The original owner owns Severn Boat Haven in Port Severn and I jumped at the chance when he decided it was time to sell her. ...

CB - Will get you some interior pictures next time we are up at the boat. Randall - If you are ever up Georgian Bay way bring your wake board & some of that rum you guys were talking about on an earlier post, we promise a great ride. Carl - Email is singerhg@amtelecom.net Thanks for the welcome and ...

that's the first one I have seen as well---I do have a early catalog (1961?) that shows this model---I think on the old web page there was a link for a copy of that catalog. Went on the old web page and searched 'catalog link' and now understand why Capt. Pat changed the board. 1,696 results and wh...

Thanks Capt. John, we're pretty excited about her. Yes that is a radar arch which the original owner added on but we aren't sure if we are going to keep it, will decide when the cover comes off and we have a good look.

That's the first 31 Moppie model I have ever seen. Very interesting. Having always run a Sportsfisherman from the bridge, I wonder what it would be like behind that windshield. I'd recommend some sort of enclosure. Up here in Canada we like to stay close to the fridge, which is right behind the cap...

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Whaler1777 wrote:Show us some pictures of yours.... Welcome to the sandbox!

Unfortunately she is under shrink wrap and the only pictures we have were done when we had her surveyed last month. Don't think you'd be interested in these.

Hi Everyone, We just purchased our 1969 Bertram 31 from the original owner who special ordered her directly from Bertram. She came with all the original paperwork including manual and warranty papers. After searching on your site we think she is the moppie version (Our Hull Number 312-899) but can n...