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by HGR
Sep 15th, '20, 00:07
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 31 Caribbean Vs 31 Bertram
Replies: 5
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Re: 31 Caribbean Vs 31 Bertram

Just as a bit of follow up if anyone cares. I've been looking at the hull shape and production years etc and assumed that Caribbean started producing them when Bertram sold up. I don't believe that the US spec 31 is the same as the 31 offered in Australia/NZ. From what I can tell, it looks like the ...
by HGR
Sep 6th, '20, 00:03
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 31 Caribbean Vs 31 Bertram
Replies: 5
Views: 3646

Re: 31 Caribbean Vs 31 Bertram

Cheers JR. I've seen the 33', not common at all here. Big jump between the 31 Caribbean and the 33 Bertram though. The beam on the 31 is 3.56M (11.5') and the weight is approx 5.5T dry. The 33 has a 3.84M (12.5') beam and displacement of about 9.5T. I completely agree that they look very different t...
by HGR
Sep 5th, '20, 20:19
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 31 Caribbean Vs 31 Bertram
Replies: 5
Views: 3646

Re: 31 Caribbean Vs 31 Bertram

Thanks Bruce, so as I read it, the Caribbean 31 is "inherently" the same as the Bertram 31 as far as the hull is concerned.

If that is the case, any knowledge on if the engine boxes are the same size? The Caribbean has the engines under the salon floor as opposed to in the cockpit.
by HGR
Sep 5th, '20, 17:57
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 31 Caribbean Vs 31 Bertram
Replies: 5
Views: 3646

31 Caribbean Vs 31 Bertram

Hi guys, first post after searching for some time with no real success. I'm in the market for my first inboard sport fishing boat and based between Australia and New Zealand. Initially had my eye on the Bertram/Caribbean 35 but felt it a bit too much boat so have dialed back to the Bertram/Caribbean...