Almost There on a 63 Express Cruiser

[hbMoppie]

Gentlemen, a while back I asked for some advice on a potential purchase of a 62 (turned out to be a 63) Express Cruiser. For reasons that I don't need to get into, escrow has been longer than expected. Just did the sea trial saturday, and survey is tomorrow. I am excited about this purchase. I know she isn't everyone's cup of tea, but I think she's pretty darn cool. She ran great with her vulvas, though admittedly a little on the slower side (we maxed out at WOT at about 22 kts). Thought I'd post some pix...

I am thrilled about joined the ranks of B31 owners....

http://s903.photobucket.com/albums/ac235/mhoroup/

[Carl]

Congradulations hbMoppie!!

I'm sure the survey will go well, its a Bertram after all.

22knots WOT, not a speed demon. But you should have a nice cruising speed, 18 knots or so I'd guess. Plenty fast unless you need to be someplace fast, AKA- fishing grounds.

IMHO, boat looks better with covers off.

Best of luck with her!!

_____have a name picked out yet?


Carl

[hbMoppie]

Thanks Carl. Yes she is quite eye-catching with the covers off. Got alot of looks cruising thru the harbor on our way out....

the name, well, this was part of the deal with the Mrs. If I got a boat, I'd name it after her...so she's going to be christened....

AMAZING GRACE

[Carl]

Got alot of looks cruising thru the harbor on our way out....

31's turn heads, get used to it...



The name seems appropriate.

Best of luck to you and Grace!

[Ironman]

nice boat.. Welcome to the group.
Wayne

[In Memory of Vicroy]

Pretty boat. You will never regret becoming the Steward of a B31. An honor, not a chore.

UV

[Harry Babb]

Really nice boat....welcome to our little Bertram world. I have an Express also.

Harry

[Brewster Minton]

Great looking boat. Welcome to "The Faithful".

[jspiezio]

She lloks great, and there is nothing wrong with a cruise of 18 knots.

[JeremyD]

She ran great with her vulvas, though admittedly a little on the slower side

Hee Hee -

Congrats - she's a beauty.

[Bertram Joe]

Congrats hbMoppie! Get ready for lots of comments and visitors looking to see your B31 as you enter new ports.
Bertram Joe

[hbMoppie]

Survey went pretty well. Rudder posts need to be replaced, as there are signs of some leakage.

Other than that, boat seems to list to starboard for some reason that we can't figure out. Maybe the head, and galley adding a little weight to that side.

[Carl]

Rudder posts are not a big deal to replace, or if your lucky and have a machinist contact, a good trueing up a sleeve to tighten her up a bit, add some new packing and you may be good another 20-30 years.

Listing to Starbourd usually means my fridge is full and the head needs to be emptied. It doesn't take much to make these boats list a bit.

So all in all not a bad survey if that is all he could find...

[Mikey]

Congrats!
My personal belief is that the express is the prettiest, most practical 31.
Bet I can get Harry on board with that.
Amazing, Grace!