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by Bertramp
Jul 22nd, '24, 13:45
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Eastwind 2022
Replies: 288
Views: 3512733

Re: Eastwind 2022

I was and am working on a project where Pete had most of the work done. In a word .... OUTSTANDING !!
by Bertramp
Dec 26th, '21, 09:05
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Merry Christmas to all!
Replies: 15
Views: 12256

Re: Merry Christmas to all!

Merry Christmas guys !!
Unfortunately, too many of our posts are of folks passing away.
Take care guys and here’s to a happy and healthy new year !!
by Bertramp
Oct 7th, '21, 08:07
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bow hatch skylite
Replies: 5
Views: 6055

Bow hatch skylite

Hi Folks ... Looking to install a bow hatch (non opening glass) to my the bow hatch on my 31 Bahia in order to get a little more natural light below decks. In a prior life, I had an insert made up by Tom Slane of Hatteras fame. I've seen these on several B31s .... what is or has been the source ? Th...
by Bertramp
Aug 10th, '21, 06:43
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bob Fioresi passed away
Replies: 33
Views: 66881

Re: 1962 Bertram31 Express available.

Very sorry to hear of Bob's passing. Saw him in Montauk, NY many times and ran into him in Pompano, FL once or twice. Great guy !!
This boat looks VERY good for the price asked.
My condolences to his family.
by Bertramp
Jun 2nd, '21, 08:32
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: B31 skeletons
Replies: 14
Views: 9669

B31 skeletons

Hi there ... Was bouncing around in the cold on Long Island over Memorial Day weekend and stumbled upon two B31- FBC discards in the back row of a marina. Both would require TOTAL redo. Might be great for someone looking to do a conversion (not that I would do, but that's better than a chainsaw) to ...
by Bertramp
Feb 14th, '21, 09:20
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: EBAY - project 25
Replies: 0
Views: 11913

EBAY - project 25

Looks like could be a nice project for the right person. ..... no affiliation

https://www.ebay.com/itm/bertram-boat/2 ... Sw29xgJZda
by Bertramp
Dec 25th, '20, 09:33
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: December 25
Replies: 2
Views: 3896

December 25

Merry Christmas guys !! All best to you and family and lets hoe for a peaceful and healthy New Year for all !!
by Bertramp
Oct 8th, '20, 10:12
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bahia windows
Replies: 5
Views: 6111

Re: Bahia windows

Steve, no advice on your Bahia question, but good to see you on board! You up north or down south at this time? North right now. CRAZY year !! I drove up late June, stayed 3 weeks, did a summer rental on Sag Harbor house for a few weeks (demand was HUGE), then drove up again in last week August and...
by Bertramp
Oct 7th, '20, 10:39
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bahia windows
Replies: 5
Views: 6111

Bahia windows

Hi guys .....
For those of us with Bahias, what (if anything) have you done to upgrade or fill in the side windows ?
Thanks
by Bertramp
Aug 31st, '20, 07:30
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bertram 25 conversion to an outboard powered CC
Replies: 527
Views: 1244140

Re: Bertram 25 conversion to an outboard powered CC

Heed what Joe is saying regarding scuppers. Several 25s have sunk due to their low scuppers.
by Bertramp
Jul 17th, '20, 12:37
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Swim platform
Replies: 3
Views: 4860

Swim platform

Hi Folks.... I have a swim platform that I would like to install. While at local marina, marina owner stated that I would want to install an “inner skin” to stiffen the transom, as he experienced transom flexing when he installed a platform on his 28 express. Anybody out there have experience with s...
by Bertramp
May 15th, '20, 08:39
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hull Number ID
Replies: 5
Views: 3967

Re: Hull Number ID

There was a big push for members on the site to post their hull numbers. This was a few years back. 31 ...says its a 31 6 ...says its a Bahia the following numbers are the actual hull number. I own Bahia 1003 and it is a 1970. Do a search for the prior thread ... and enjoy your boat "The few ... The...
by Bertramp
Apr 21st, '20, 13:30
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Might be old news that didn't sink in, a new OB Bertram
Replies: 7
Views: 5392

Re: Might be old news that didn't sink in, a new OB Bertram

mike ohlstein wrote:Porsche makes a 4X4..... Can the Porsche minivan be far behind?

Market share is the path to liquidity.
I have a Cayenne Turbo .... its pretty bada$$ !! Just saying
by Bertramp
Mar 26th, '20, 08:51
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: bow chock
Replies: 1
Views: 2538

bow chock

saw these on EBAY, in case someone is looking. no affiliation. https://www.ebay.com/itm/Chrome-heavy-duty-12-inch-Boat-Cleat-with-port-and-starboard-light-Bertram/124113808166?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649 https://www.ebay.com/itm/VINTAGE-BERTRAM-COMBINATION-BOW-LIGHT/26...
by Bertramp
Mar 24th, '20, 05:38
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What are the chances
Replies: 104
Views: 60655

Re: What are the chances

Pete .... Sorry to hear this. I know EXACTLY where you keep your boat. Engines will probably be alright. My non-mechanical brain would say impellors, hoses, oil and filters, maybe heads ? Insurance companies (my prior to retirement bean counting was done in the insurance industry) work under the con...
by Bertramp
Feb 10th, '20, 14:26
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 38 bertram bulkhead removal
Replies: 38
Views: 27240

Re: 38 bertram bulkhead removal

Bob .....
Sorry to hear about your wife and glad to hear that she is doing better.
All best
by Bertramp
Dec 20th, '19, 13:30
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bahia bow hatch dimensions
Replies: 8
Views: 9596

Re: Bahia bow hatch dimensions

Yeah .... the hatch is different from the FBC and Sportfish.
If someone has easy access, I would be "much obliged".
Charlie .... Do you still have your boat ??
by Bertramp
Dec 12th, '19, 16:32
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bahia bow hatch dimensions
Replies: 8
Views: 9596

Bahia bow hatch dimensions

Hi there folks....
I'm looking to do a skylite in my forward deck-hatch.
My boat is presently shrink-wrapped.
Can anyone with a Bahia give me the dimensions for the forward deck-hatch ?
It is not the same as the FBC forward hatch, it is actually a pentagon (5 sided)
Thanks
by Bertramp
Sep 6th, '19, 11:44
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Greenport
Replies: 19
Views: 15072

Re: Greenport

I just received a call that everyone has cancelled.......
by Bertramp
Sep 3rd, '19, 14:53
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Terry Frank passed away...
Replies: 16
Views: 83508

Re: Terry Frank passed away...

Never met the gentleman.
My condolences to his family .....
by Bertramp
Jul 30th, '19, 09:13
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bertram 38 project at auction
Replies: 2
Views: 3354

Bertram 38 project at auction

No affiliation, but someone might need a project.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/it ... 416947080/
by Bertramp
May 26th, '19, 07:50
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Guy Harvey - Fathers Day Shirt
Replies: 5
Views: 4127

Re: Guy Harvey - Fathers Day Shirt

Steve No doubt its a 31. Where have you been hiding? Hanging down here in Florida. I've go some projects going on in Sag Harbor, so I've been back and forth to there a bunch. Now that I have retired (end of 2018), we are considering selling current place in Lauderdale and downsizing a little.....st...
by Bertramp
May 23rd, '19, 11:14
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Guy Harvey - Fathers Day Shirt
Replies: 5
Views: 4127

Guy Harvey - Fathers Day Shirt

Take a look !! Boat looks like a B31 to me !!

https://mailchi.mp/guyharvey.com/httpsw ... 1d64345861
by Bertramp
Apr 4th, '19, 12:58
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Natural Aquarium
Replies: 5
Views: 4049

Re: Natural Aquarium

Steve, I still would like to buy you a cold one sometime when we fly into FLL. I’ll send you a text the next time I go through there with a little bit of free time and see if you’re around. We should be down there a couple times this year. Danny Would love to have you stop by ....Please let me know
by Bertramp
Apr 4th, '19, 12:56
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Natural Aquarium
Replies: 5
Views: 4049

Re: Natural Aquarium

Steve Nice.. You are probably missing his feeding time. I am sure he eats well. He just may not like his choice's at your dock. You need to set up a Salt Water Tank. Get a throw net and see what you get under the lights and put the small ones in the tank. That would be cool. I travel back and forth...
by Bertramp
Apr 3rd, '19, 10:10
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Natural Aquarium
Replies: 5
Views: 4049

Natural Aquarium

Hi Folks ... As you may know, I live in Ft. Lauderdale on a canal. I recently purchased an under-water light for my dock. It floats off of a dive weight and with the aid of the electronic eye, comes on at dark and has attracted CRAZY amounts of fish. Lots of catfish, a few flat fish that swim/float ...
by Bertramp
Feb 1st, '19, 07:10
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bertram Stickers
Replies: 14
Views: 8152

Re: Bertram Stickers

Those have been on EBAY for a while ..... $8.00
Bertram has stickers on their website that they are selling.....the others are somewhat bootlegging
by Bertramp
Jan 29th, '19, 19:14
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bertram's 35, 37 and 38 Comparison
Replies: 31
Views: 19668

Re: Bertram's 35, 37 and 38 Comparison

Bob Lico .... not sure that you are both discussing the same 38 .... he is probably not thinking the earlier 38 wide-body
by Bertramp
Jan 20th, '19, 09:33
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: In case a 25 is too small....a 28 Bahia Mar?
Replies: 7
Views: 4954

Re: In case a 25 is too small....a 28 Bahia Mar?

Techie ... check your PMs.
by Bertramp
Jan 10th, '19, 05:50
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: MacDougall Bertram 31 @ 2018 NE Boat Show
Replies: 15
Views: 9064

Re: MacDougall Bertram 31 @ 2018 NE Boat Show

In the v-berth, on the walls, what kind of wool is that and how is that installed ?
Looks nice and should hold up well.
Thanks
by Bertramp
Dec 29th, '18, 07:53
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Might have to move to Denver - what to do with my B38??
Replies: 57
Views: 57553

Re: Might have to move to Denver - what to do with my B38??

Find a reasonable cost location in a warm place and use it as a "warm weather getaway" for the family
by Bertramp
Dec 16th, '18, 08:35
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How to Make 31 Bertram Towing Look Easy
Replies: 17
Views: 8722

Re: How to Make 31 Bertram Towing Look Easy

My 31 Bahia trailered from Lauderdale (Pompano) to Sag Harbor, NY without any permits.
It was under the radar until Pete P saw it on the LIE !!
by Bertramp
Nov 27th, '18, 06:21
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 28 baron
Replies: 16
Views: 10281

Re: 28 baron

trailer it back with a few cases of cabernet !!
by Bertramp
Nov 24th, '18, 20:33
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 28 baron
Replies: 16
Views: 10281

Re: 28 baron

I'm not into the "go fasts", but that's a cool boat !!
by Bertramp
Oct 26th, '18, 07:03
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Insurance
Replies: 10
Views: 6701

Re: Insurance

BOAT-US .... GEICO
by Bertramp
Oct 9th, '18, 06:53
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Interior Advice
Replies: 6
Views: 4227

Re: Interior Advice

Pete....
Looks good.
What is material used on counter top ?
by Bertramp
Sep 26th, '18, 07:22
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: bertram 26 I/O or Bertram 25 inboard-bottom fishing
Replies: 4
Views: 4249

Re: bertram 26 I/O or Bertram 25 inboard-bottom fishing

look on Yachtworld ... there is what appears to be an original 26 outboard that has been sitting for years, probably needing fresh power and definitely needing some clean-up, but they are rare and the only one I was ever on was pretty nice ride.
by Bertramp
Sep 18th, '18, 06:56
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 9/11 Never Forget
Replies: 14
Views: 7492

Re: 9/11 Never Forget

Daniel ...
That was me, I was across the street and saw the explosion of the second plane hitting and folks jumping out of windows way up high
by Bertramp
Sep 14th, '18, 11:20
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Electrical and LED lighting
Replies: 7
Views: 3678

Re: Electrical and LED lighting

WOW .... looks great !!
by Bertramp
Sep 14th, '18, 07:16
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 9/11 Never Forget
Replies: 14
Views: 7492

Re: 9/11 Never Forget

As some of you may remember, I was one of the folks running through the streets that morning. Items on my desk on 9/10 were never again seen after I left that night. In NY, folks still hold it closer, as most of us know someone that perished. I'm in FL and it is remembered, but it is somewhat distan...
by Bertramp
Sep 10th, '18, 08:51
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bertram Rendezvous in Greenport in September!
Replies: 53
Views: 54610

Re: Bertram Rendezvous in Greenport in September!

Sorry that I couldn't get there, but can't do 3 northern weekends in a row.
Glad that everyone got home without incident.
by Bertramp
Aug 28th, '18, 07:04
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Paint! Boot Strip Debate
Replies: 36
Views: 20586

Re: Paint! Boot Strip Debate

Big question ..... bottom paint color ??
by Bertramp
Aug 21st, '18, 12:10
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New member planning B25 or B26 project. Inboard or IO?
Replies: 20
Views: 10795

Re: New member planning B25 or B26 project. Inboard or IO?

My B31 Bahia went from Pompano to Sag Harbor on a truck without permits ......
by Bertramp
Aug 15th, '18, 07:04
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New member planning B25 or B26 project. Inboard or IO?
Replies: 20
Views: 10795

Re: New member planning B25 or B26 project. Inboard or IO?

[quote="Tony Meola"]For what you are describing, what Tommy said is correct. Stay with I/O or Outboards. I The one in Steve's link looks like a conversion. Now with that boat, you might have the beefed up transom. What you would then need to do if you wanted is to close up the transom and add the br...
by Bertramp
Aug 14th, '18, 07:04
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New member planning B25 or B26 project. Inboard or IO?
Replies: 20
Views: 10795

Re: New member planning B25 or B26 project. Inboard or IO?

https://www.yachtworld.com/boats/1984/B ... 3LE5-hKiUk

Outboard 26 that's been on the market forever.
I'm hoping someone buys it, so as to keep my marriage intact !!
by Bertramp
Aug 9th, '18, 06:57
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bertram 61
Replies: 12
Views: 5895

Re: Bertram 61

[quote="Carl"][quote="Bertramp"]I saw it in Tampa while being built .... serious ride !!


Ummm Steve...where are the pictures??

I took pictures of the 35s and was told very definitely that there were no pictures of the 61 to be taken !!
by Bertramp
Aug 9th, '18, 06:54
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 35 Bertram 700K 61 Bertram @2mil or a CenterConsole at 3mil
Replies: 24
Views: 11428

Re: 35 Bertram 700K 61 Bertram @2mil or a CenterConsole at

As I told a salesperson at the Lauderdale show ...."in my opinion, if it needs more than 2 outboards, it should have inboards"
by Bertramp
Aug 6th, '18, 11:29
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bertram 61
Replies: 12
Views: 5895

Re: Bertram 61

I saw it in Tampa while being built .... serious ride !!
by Bertramp
Jul 31st, '18, 07:13
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Anyone have Coosa Scraps?
Replies: 5
Views: 4945

Re: Anyone have Coosa Scraps?

Steve ...
I'm in Lauderdale and have a full sheet (4'x8') of Starboard (As I remember 1") in grey that I had planned on using and did not.
It is uncut in my garage. I cant get to it until next weekend, but I would part with for a nice discount.
I'm near Commercial Blvd.
by Bertramp
Jun 22nd, '18, 07:06
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 26 Bertram Converrtable
Replies: 91
Views: 48484

Re: 26 Bertram Converrtable

Anyone have an idea on how many of the outboard ones were produced ?