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by SwflBrad
Aug 9th, '21, 20:34
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Thinking of buying my first Bertram
Replies: 14
Views: 7136

Re: Thinking of buying my first Bertram

Hmm seems the boat I found with outboards at 1mpg was not “Targeted species” anyone know of his fuel burn? I saw pics on Google.
by SwflBrad
Aug 9th, '21, 06:34
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Thinking of buying my first Bertram
Replies: 14
Views: 7136

Re: Thinking of buying my first Bertram

Wow, 1 mpg fuel burn on that boat, ouch. To get to deep water on the gulf side, it’s about 100 miles to pulley ridge. This would only be a once or twice a year trip, but that’s a lot of coin in fuel.

Who has the most economic fuel burn and can cruise at at least 26 knots?
by SwflBrad
Aug 8th, '21, 12:09
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Thinking of buying my first Bertram
Replies: 14
Views: 7136

Re: Thinking of buying my first Bertram

I’d like verification, the hulls are solid glass correct? bottoms and side? Only wood was used for stringers, bulkheads, decks?
by SwflBrad
Aug 8th, '21, 11:03
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Thinking of buying my first Bertram
Replies: 14
Views: 7136

Re: Thinking of buying my first Bertram

Thank you for the welcome, with my restoration plan I will hopefully add the comforts of new boats which have, like new trucks, moved away from “working class” to “luxury.” I have already gotten the approval from my wife for a seakeeper, though this will probably be the last part of the budget as a ...
by SwflBrad
Aug 7th, '21, 17:53
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Thinking of buying my first Bertram
Replies: 14
Views: 7136

Re: Thinking of buying my first Bertram

At this stage, I’ve just been drooling over them via photos and from afar when passing one docked while on my way out fishing etc. I need to get on one to feel the size and possible feel the ride.
by SwflBrad
Aug 7th, '21, 17:51
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Thinking of buying my first Bertram
Replies: 14
Views: 7136

Re: Thinking of buying my first Bertram

No, sorry, maybe I miss spoke, I prefer a flybridge, but if I can not find one reasonably priced, any hull that can be/needs to be gutted would suffice for my secondary plan of the fish around with tower. So basically I’m open to anything priced right.

I edited/added “or” between my wishes for hulls.
by SwflBrad
Aug 7th, '21, 11:55
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Thinking of buying my first Bertram
Replies: 14
Views: 7136

Thinking of buying my first Bertram

Hello, my name is Brad, I live in Fort Myers, I’ve been admiring Bertram 31’s for a while now and I am thinking of purchasing a project hull to restore. I’m not shy of tools, wood or foam core, and fiberglass and epoxy. I can get it done and properly. If I can find an affordable candidate I would li...