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The 6BTA 270 has the freshwater aftercooler which is a nice feature. The 330 has the seawater aftercooler which is a 2 year maintenance item. Supposedly some modifications have been made in materials that make the corrosion less of a problem. The 6BTA weighs #1035 which is a plus! The pricing issue ...

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I spent a portion of my day researching Cummins Options. I'm leaning towards the higher HP engines 330 to 350 hp then running them at 270 hp cruising speeds. Based on what I'm seeing its a cheaper option and would have better fuel economy. Please tell me if I'm wrong. Also I've generally been oppose...

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Yep, tough decision.

I had always assumed that I was going to be repowering at some point. I'd like to use the boat in the Bahamas and that is not the place where you want to break down especially with Volvos, IMO.

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Calva,

Is your boat named Lady K? I've admired it as I've ridden by. My home is just up the waterway from Seminole.

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I never wore a wedding ring. I wear no jewelry of any kind for exactly the same reason. I almost lost a finger due to a ring.

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Fill generator with oil and anti-freeze today. Had to order a fiberglass Centek 90 degree exhaust elbow today, did not like how the inlet side had a bit of delamination. #1200202. When that gets install, won’t take but an hour. Fill the Racor and she should be ready to fire when floated. Steering w...

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The boat with the previous owner has been in two different boatyards. The first one installed a 6" new exhaust system and 220 gallon Fuel tank. The boat already had 1 1/2" shafts and I've had the props OH'd by Bobby Soles in WPB. I've installed a new rudder board, tie rods and larger rudders as well...

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Carl, You are right about ready to get this old girl moving. My problem is after vising Bertram Heaven, I've discovered these Volvo TAMD 60Bs in the boat likely have between 20,000 and 30,000 hours on them! However, they run pretty good. I was under the impression they had around 4,000 hours. I've k...

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Actually after researching my documentation back to the birth of my boat her Hull # is #128.

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Well after visiting Bertram Heaven, I've made to decision to repower my boat! Now what engine to buy? I'm planning on Cummins primarily do to parts availability and service life. I've read this thread 4 times and still don't have a clue as to what engine, I'm going to buy. Question for the group. Ar...

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neil wrote: ↑Apr 8th, '21, 14:59 T

I grew up next to the pepper as a kid,great family,and great boat they have caught more fish than most ost will in a lifetime,we are thrilled know that she is around now go and catch fish

Neil,

I'm working hard to get her out fishing. Another month and she'll be there!

Ironworker

Check out this website

https://seabits.com/

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I visited there today! Its Carver Boatworks in Point Pleasant, NJ. I had the opportunity to meet some great people and see some fantastic B31s. I was met by our own Jim Earley (EarleyBird) and his lovely Bride. He took me to Carver Boat Yard to see his boat along with about 13 other B31s. I got to m...

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Boat insurance is worth its on thread!

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Very interesting Carl. I was told about the 2 piece molds by a guy who has refurbished over 30 B31's. Lots of history to these old boats.

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Jack, Regarding the template. I used luan which is 1/8" soft plywood, which worked pretty well. I think the 1/2" sheet foam for the exterior of a house may be easier to work with. BTW, the two sides of the boat are slightly different. Based on what I was told these bolts were built with two half mol...

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Jack, I have built a couple and will post up some pics. I also have my templates if you want them. The two sides of the boat are different. I used 3/4" Coosa. I bonded a second layer at the bottom to support my deck floor supports. I'll post up some pics. BTW, I'm going to slightly modify mine with ...

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Bob, Thanks for the input. The fill works great where its at but I've only put maybe a 100 gallons in the boat(which I hope to change shortly). Carl, several people have mentioned the fuel spillage issue. I was considering hiding my fill valve under the engine cover near the starboard side. I was co...

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What I'm not understanding is how you get from the fuel tank in the center of the boat to the side without crossing over/under the exhaust piping?

Mine is a wet exhaust so I suspect it doesn't get hot enough to create an issue for the diesel fuel but just curious as to routing on the fill hose.

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I think so on the saddle tanks. I had to get my side and stern floor platforms installed today so I could measure for the saddle tanks. It was late thirty when I got finished but will measure in the morning.

Jim, do you have a photo of your fuel fills?

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Currently my diesel fill is in the stern. I am opening up the sides and stern (removing panels) and I would like to relocate the fuel fill to an area through the gunwale under the engine box or possibly just have the fill under the engine box and not exposed. Another option is in the side panel at t...

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Dansforth has always been my go to anchor but I'm open to improvement. Most of our anchoring is going to be in relatively shallow water 60' or less.

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OK, I've bought my windlass a Lewmar V1 which can accommodate 5/16" chain. I had several on my short list but I got a good deal and figured parts would be easy to come by. Now I need to decide on the which anchor to buy before I buy the bow roller. If it was going to be a stowaway anchor it would be...

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Rawleigh wrote: ↑Mar 26th, '21, 14:42 Boat US still has the coverage on my 1966 Bertram. At least they take the money out each month! Maybe I better check on that!

I tried Boat US and USAA. Neither would write new coverage for my 69'

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EarleyBird wrote: ↑Mar 25th, '21, 10:28 Just spoke with the Owner, they’re yours. They are presently in the railway at Carver Boat in Point Pleasant, N.J. Naturally might want to do a pressure test. Glad to be of some help. Chat later going flounder fishing. EarleyBird

You are the Man! I'll send you a PM with my contact info.

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They make several different sizes. The largest one has a Magna level lock rod holder insert which folds down about the size of a brief case. I though about building one but frankly the boat show price was $300 for the Butler and $150 for the small one. The level lock insert is $80 so I figured at $2...

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I found the solution at the Palm Beach Boat show today.

https://docktailbar.com/

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EarleyBird wrote: ↑Mar 24th, '21, 16:53 A set was just taken out of a 31 at the yard where my boat Winters. Do not know the condition or if they are going to be re-used, saw them laying in the boat shed. Try to find out tomorrow and let you knowEarleyBird

Thanks

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I have the same issue. I can't get insurance on my 69 Bertram. Not a big deal to me as I don't have insurance on any of my other boats.

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The saddle tanks were sold before I got to them. I'd be interested in buying some if anyone has a pair.

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I spoke to John with Reel Cowboy this weekend. He is a believer in Spray rails. He said it converted his boat from a wet boat to a dry boat. Where he fishes, he has a long run. Nothing worst to get soaked in the first 20 minutes of a 4 hour ride!

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I'm doing this project now. My boat is in the water. I'm using 3/4" Bluewater 26 Coosa. Its time consuming but otherwise not too bad. I'm using cardboard to make templates then cutting 1/8" soft plywood as templates. Once they fit, I'm cutting the Coosa. I'm putting a layer or two of topstrand mat o...

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I got to meet Lin Spears and see Rapscallion today. Lin is a true ambassador of Bertram 31's and committed to paying the knowledge and contributions gained on this forum to others. Thank you Lin! He told me about the NC Bertram Rendezvous and inspired me to plan a Bahamas Rendezvous in Spanish Wells...

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Tony Meola wrote: ↑Mar 17th, '21, 20:07 https://www.integritymarinecorp.com/smart-rails

Here you go, after market rails.

That must be some really good glue!

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I'm not worried about midships. I only care about the guy on the flybridge driving the boat. If he is dry and warm then I'm happy!

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Thanks Carl. That is a really nice boat. The the spray rails has little to no effect on the aesthetics of the boat IMO.

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I'm amazed every time I see a 31 that someone has uniquely customized. I was interested in spray rails but this is one very nice boat. The area forward of the e engines is yet another potential idea.

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I'll take it if its still available and will come pick it up.

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So has anybody added them on a 31 and willing to confess to doing so? Do they keep the spray down enough to offset the look of the boat?

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I thought about that as well. But we are limited on space and that area is so inviting to put something there. I have filled my companionway under deck areas in the bilge. One has a 3 KW pocket transducer and a livewell, washdown pumps. Another has batteries and the most forward area has a bilge pump.

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That's what I thought as well. Maybe a possibility for both!

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Hi Tony, Thanks for your reply. The rudder is the same style as the Bertram 31 shaft. Any clue about the price for the pair? Ironworker, yes please send me the contact details. One more question, what about the ones advertises in this web? I have try to contact Captain P. several times without succ...

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Tony,

That is good information. It sounds as if my batteries are in the right place. I'm looking for a good place for a tool box and spare parts so the platforms outboard of the engines may be there right place for those. Thanks

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I was planning on using Group 31's in my B31. Two cranking batteries and two batteries for the house bank which would be located in the bilge just as you enter the cabin, forward of the engines. A friend gave me a pair of 8Ds which I have in the boat temporarily. Another alternative is moving the ba...

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Question for you guys as I am ordering new controls soon... I am assuming it’s best to keep with transmission gear/throttle dedicated levers (4 lever system) vs a combined gear/throttle lever? Tavis, I installed Glenn Dinning controls on my boat (Palm Beach style levers) and love them. Significant ...

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Daniel,

That gives me an idea! My friend that gave me the B31 is giving me a B20. Heck I could install it on the B20!

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Me too Bob but the older (perhaps more experienced) I get the more I try to avoid bad weather. Heck maybe my back is smarter than my brain. The back always gets the last vote on whether to go fishing these days.

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I never heard of Bertram farming out the production Boats here in the US. It is possible that some of the Bertram built boats made their way to another yard for upgrades or changes the owner might have wanted that Bertram would not do. From Halter's website it looks like they build only very large ...

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Mine is a 69 Halter Marine. Its a Sportfish Bimni Bar.

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