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captbone

Wow those are good numbers.

Do you have any handling issues at speeds above 30kts that the inboard guys have?

Thanks

WOT 40.25mph

Cruise 31-32mph.

Those are very respectable numbers.

captbone

Kipp

What are her performance numbers?

WOT?

Cruise?

Fuel Burn?

I am sure you told us in the past but I cant find it.

Thanks!

captbone

"What Handkerchief?"

" You mean I have to go buy a batman costume!"

That was a classic South Park episode.

captbone

Being that close to shore, I am surprised that they dont try a 25ft FBSF with a single v drive 4-53. Half the burn and maintance.

captbone

I would love to see some pictures of these boats.

For a top end around 35kts you could get away with twin 200hp outboards on 31.

captbone

That single 31 Bahia Mar is unique in the group. Any story behind that single one?

I would love to see how they standardized the vessels.

captbone

Thanks! I love that top shot.

I been all over their website but no real good shots of the boat mostly just the fish.

captbone

Hello

Does anyone have any pictures of these boats? I am just interested in see some close up shots of the boats. I know a couple guys have gone.

Thanks

captbone

If the anchor came loose and hooked bottom at speed, I would expect that the chain/rope would cut deep into the hull at the bow. I feel that the rode would have pull thru down to the waterline. You figure the force of a 63fter going 24kts is an amazing amount of energy. Plus the angle would have the...

captbone

I am in shock that the buoy is still in question. The radar reflector is not even bent. Their is no real damage below the waterline on the hull. Not a chain rub, not a dent, nothing to the bottom. The rudder post and strut damage looks exactly like damage sustained from impact with the bottom. The f...

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My whole point is that we dont know if it was an accident or negligence. We dont know if the boat fell apart or not. The information that we have is all from unreliable and third party reports. The crew from the start has always claimed that they did not hit anything. They were there. But people co...

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You get what you pay for in a crew like anything else. No wonder the crew lawyered up so quick. The above comment is not justified because no one knows the captain or the crew aboard that vessel. No one knows how much they were paid or how experienced they were or even what really happened. Acciden...

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Here is the info that I found.

Lifetime license $150

Kids under 16 dont need license and you can buy them online.

http://www.dec.ny.gov/permits/54950.html

http://www.dec.ny.gov/docs/fish_marine_ ... se2009.pdf

http://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/7755.html

captbone

Bruce wrote:
OB's have their place.

That is my point. They are certainly not for everyone but for a few they do make sense in certain applications. It all depends on how someone plans to use their Bertram.

captbone

Thanks for the invite. I understand that they are complex pieces of machinery (just like your modern electronic diesel or your car). But you skipped over the pro's of the outboards. You have to acknowledge there are benefits. They are not always broken. Seatow (right in your own yard) likes them (f...

captbone

Thanks for the invite. I understand that they are complex pieces of machinery (just like your modern electronic diesel or your car). But you skipped over the pro's of the outboards. You have to acknowledge there are benefits. They are not always broken. Seatow (right in your own yard) likes them (fo...

captbone

:-D Wow, no love what so ever here for outboards. I will go back to playing devils advocate here because it is not all negative, whether you see it or not there are some benefits to outboards even on a Bertram. I know that I will never convince some of the faithful of the benefits but I do want 3rd ...

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Good discussion on THT about this topic. I came across these pictures. http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o51/uscgman/ChucksCamera090.jpg http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o51/uscgman/ChucksCamera089.jpg http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o51/uscgman/ChucksCamera.jpg http://i117.photobucket.com/alb...

captbone

http://bertram31.com/newbb/viewtopic.ph ... f8f6ed4afc

captbone

I would be interest also. Thanks

captbone

I found that area on my 25ft Bertram to be very thick and strong. I found the largest/strongest bow eye I could (5/8 I think) that it used on the 33ft Grady/34ft Whalers. I put over 20 layers of glass in the anchor compartment overlapping getting bigger just for piece of mind and because I am anal. ...

captbone

Posted on http://www.yachtforums.com/forums/general-yachting-discussion/10591-catastrophic-delamination-new-bertram-63-a-2.html "A long, long time ago--in the early '70s(+ or - a few years)-- Bertram tried it's hand at fully-cored hulls with an experimental prototype 31. It joined the fleet of Compa...

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My last and final thoughts on the topic. I agree that it is not as simple as throwing some OB's on a bracket, but the amount of work/money (as others have stated) required to install diesels would be much greater. Due to the fact that it is not done correctly often (conversion to OBs) gives it the b...

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Kipp I would love to know some performance and fuel economy numbers as well as some more pictures. Especially of the rigging. Jiegler The express would be similar in ride and performance (if not better of a ride because of the weight) as Kipps rig. That is a great price for OBs. John A 300hp Suzuki ...

captbone

Looks aside, it can be a better choice for most people. I would rather have function and usability over looks any day for a boat. I completely understand the idea of keeping a classic a classic and putting outboard on a 31ft Bertram does go against that. I would never want to take an orginal Shelby ...

captbone

I will play devils advocate. I completely understand different strokes for different folks but I dont think this is being given a fair shake. Things have really changed with modern OBs and they do have advantages over diesel (dont laugh). Grady, Contender, Pursuit, Intrepid, and 10 other top boat b...

captbone

25ft Bertram Express

captbone

This was posted over on the 25bertram site.

Is it a Bert??

Thanks

http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/boa/983208985.html

captbone

He is what the inside of my tank (25ft 1967) looked like. I would say now would be the perfect time to change it out. You got 30+ years out of it. Just my 2 cents. http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o51/uscgman/DSCN2058.jpg http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o51/uscgman/DSCN2057.jpg http://i117.phot...

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There is nothing wrong with balsa coring. A boat that fails with a balsa core can fail for a number of reasons but the balsa core is not the reason for a failure. It is always an out lying factor such as poor manufacturing or water intrusion. Skaters do have balsa coring and so do many race boat goi...

captbone

I would have a leakdown test done. Much better indicator on total engine health (i.e. valves) vs compression. With compression and leakdown done, you will have your answer. If those are good, everything else can be fixed. If those come back good, I would do cap, rotor, manifolds, risers and elbows j...

captbone

I agree with the other. Install the spark tester inbetween the coil and the distributor cap. This will tell you if the coil is firing. If not make the opposite engines boat wire harness hook up to that engine and start it with the other key. Those two things will tell you all you need to know. Just ...

captbone

I have had the same idea. I like things to be very simple and easily removable. It can be done but there are alot of problems that you must over come. Just think about how they store propane on board boats below decks. I would want to buy or build a propane locker. Something that is completely seale...

captbone

It looks like from the chime down she is fine.

Gut it, have the gunnels rebuilt, and get started on a center console.

The best part about turning this is into a CC is that you are saving one from the scrap pile and also not destroying a classic.

captbone

Walter Forgive my boldness but the Bertram 25ft would be ideal for exactly what your buddy is trying to do. There is a 25ft Bertram sedan Cruiser in Lindenhurst for $800 complete. The great thing about the 25ft Bertram is that a single OB, single I/O or single diesel will easily get 3mpg and up to 5...

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I am looking into getting a bimini top for my flybridge. I have a 25ft but could use some imput on what people are using on a 31ft. I am looking at getting the 4ft long x72inch wide x 36inchs high. I know the width is good up am question if 4ft would be long enough and if 36inch is high enough. Any ...

captbone

Any pictures? Thanks

captbone

When it try's to start, does it just crank or does it not crank all they way over? I would jump the batteries right at the starter and see if it cranks over fine. I would then jump the solenoid and see if it cranks fine. It maybe the wiring to the solenoid, the solenoid itself or bad starters. Work ...

captbone

Its not my place to step on anyones feet here but I have not seen a mention of this on the www.25bertram.com, or www.33bertram.com. They may be good for 2-3 orders between the two. I know that most of the guys visit this site but a few might have slipped by. I am using the LED on the flybridge on my...

captbone

I have seen a 33ft Bertram with twin 250hp Yamaha SWII EFI on a bracket. The boat cruised at 24mph and topped out at 33mph. I have only heard of one 31ft Bertram with OBs in Florida and hear that it is fast but extremely wet at 40mph. The 28ft Bertram, there has to be half a dozen with OBs around. T...

captbone

I would take a hard look at Interprotect from Interlux over the coal tar. It seems like a better coating designed just for our application. Just my 2 cents.

captbone

I had my 25ft Bertram soda blasted a few months ago. It was great and worth every single cent. I had to blasted down to orginal gel coat, then skuffed it up with 80 grit and in the spring I an going to throw on 4-5 coats of interprotect followed by good bottom paint. I am in Babylon and used No chem...

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