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bertram 25 /formula 233
Posted: Sep 30th, '19, 19:24
by bertram 25
have a Bertram 25 flybridge , my brother in law has the formula 233, which would be considered the better sea boat?
Re: bertram 25 /formula 233
Posted: Sep 30th, '19, 20:03
by Tony Meola
Formulas are pretty good, fast, but if it really got bad the Bertram.
Re: bertram 25 /formula 233
Posted: Sep 30th, '19, 21:31
by ktm_2000
I would think that the formula would be a bit faster in a head-sea run as it is a 8' beam boat, other than that I would take my B25, but I'm obviously a little biased.
Re: bertram 25 /formula 233
Posted: Oct 1st, '19, 08:46
by Joseph Fikentscher
I've owned both. Ran 3 person charters on the Formula. regularly fished 30 miles off.
Also love the Bertram. Both ride very well but the Bertram can handle the seas more comfortably. And I find it a drier boat.
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Re: bertram 25 /formula 233
Posted: Oct 2nd, '19, 21:19
by John F.
My Dad bought a 233 Formula new in 1967 when I was 8. I grew up on that boat. He ran it around LI Sound up until 5 or 6 years ago when the motor beds and aft stringers got dangerously soft. The 233 hull is one of the best ever. Lots smaller than a B25. I have his 233 stored here. It may get restored some day
Re: bertram 25 /formula 233
Posted: Oct 3rd, '19, 07:38
by Craig Mac
If I ever downsize to a small single boat my choices would be a 20 foot Bertram or a 23 Formula.
19 Donzi St Tropez and 20 Seacraft are other possibilities ----but still married to my 31 going on 32 years.