Im 54, so Im a little old-school, he stated in a press release. She currently has Perkins T6.354's rated at 185hp @ 2800 rpm. The 3.0 mercruisers are 135hp at the prop I believe. thats it carl now you said it-------torque,torque ridiculous comparison ! Vents I read in the posts here about a windlass ?? by Hyena Love Sep 26th, '08, 13:31, Post More than three decades later, it is a collectible classic, sought-after, even coveted. The safety and pease of mind when the family is on the boat is a huge factor. Works really well. . by Tony Meola Jun 1st, '16, 22:56, Post The deep step from cockpit to cabin is covered by custom starboard that provides a flat floor across entire cockpit. Adjusters and Cleats As I remember, my 454s were at about 3200 and 22 knts., and that was max. 34 Baha 37 Mathews Great opportunity to own a boat of the ages. Plastic Rub Rails Remanufactured GM V8 Marine Iron Block & Gen+ Heads 062 Casting, Thunderbolt V w/Knock Control MIE Calibration, Dual Plane Aluminium Intake Manifold with Bronze Inserts, Multi-point drain Hand Removable Blue Drain Plugs, Iron manifold with Dry-Joint Exhaust Elbow, Thermostatically Controlled Raw Water 143F, High Flow 100 psi Oil Pump and Copper Oil Cooler, SAE 25-40 NMMA Certified FC-W Synthetic Blend, 980lbs / 444kg When Installed with 72C Transmission, Audio Warning System: Oil Pressure Coolant Temperature Transmission Temperature, Need a new website? by Navatech May 17th, '16, 10:59, Post According to Soundings, aficionados refer to it as "Bertram Art." I have a 28 with Mercruiser 350 mpi (fuel injection) 2003 and I personally rebuild it. Dirt simple, cheap parts, and they ran and ran. by Navatech Dec 29th, '15, 10:37, Post Re: Cummins repower. my 2 cents. Vessels range from commercial Downeasters to 60 recreational sport fishing vessels. by Tony Meola May 16th, '16, 22:23, Post I would think the 330s would be a better choice, especially hear in SoCal. Twin 330-hp Mercruiser gas engines powered the majority of the Bertram 31s with several GM, Cat, or Cummins diesels offered as options. Lower cabin & engine box work This all had to ties together structurally so we could create the strength and stiffness needed for out projected 30K cruiser. In business for 50 years we have repowered 100's of Vessels and have 1000's of satisfied customers. I have a friend with similar vintage Bertram 31 Express that is used 100% for offshore fishing and he loves it. I've got 300hp 6BTA's in my 33 Bert. This project is a goal I have been working towards for a long time. PS where are you located? Ames: State University - West Lawn. For convenience I also paint orange stripes on my rode every 30 feet. Seaboard Marine delivers Guaranteed Better Than Factory Performance, Parts, Design, and Engineering for Cummins and other Marine Diesel applications. Seaboard Marine delivers Guaranteed Better Than Factory Performance, Parts, Design, and Engineering for Cummins and other Marine Diesel applications. And the option of standard and opposite rotation versions means theres no need to install a new transmission for twin engine applications. Sometimes familiarity can be equated to ease. Just an idea to think about. A Classic 49-Year-Old Ribside Whaler is Given New Life. by bob lico Dec 30th, '15, 22:42, Post Awesome Tony! You will see the results if you read through his threads. I have a pair of running takeout B270 Cummins with MG 502's gears for sale. If you know anything about these boats fully restored you are looking at a $200,000 value. Sunstar Restoration Project - The Rebirth of a Star. Works really nice.. 2003 480CE Cooling Air Bleed/ Fuel Leak/Voltage Droop, StarCraft tachometer Error message Check engine battery, Reply To: remote oil filter and pressure relation, Reply To: StarCraft tachometer Error message Check engine battery, Marine Age the REAL age of a Marine Diesel Engine, Propellers Move Boats, Engines Just Turn Them, Everything you Need to Know About Marine Exhaust Systems, Continuous Duty A Different Perspective, This topic has 51 replies, 8 voices, and was last updated. Very pleased with progress of the project! I dont know, I like to keep things simple, it would take a bit to get me to leave behind my mechanical Bs, unless maybe if I lived down the street from Corey. Cruise at 2500 and 16kts. Fishability and Comfort: The cockpit is non slip (Dr. Pertrera is considering adding teak Sea Dek). by Navatech Dec 30th, '15, 18:37, Post It has 9,32 meters length, 3,4 m. the boat's beam and prop is 1,70 meters long. most are done with aluminum which allows you to use a much, much thinker tubing. Mar 31, 2007 Messages: 14 Location: Hong Kong. At 2200 rpms she burns about 26 gallons per hour, and holding almost 500 gallons of fuel, has a range of around 450 miles. 36 Mainship The TRACKER TARGA V-19 WT is built to safely fish big waters like the Great Lakes, whether that means trolling for lake trout or casting for smallmouth. Quick links. by Yannis May 17th, '16, 10:53, Post The famous ride is undeniably one of the best. They are certainly not the same engines that shipped out of Charleston 15 years ago! I will say that all 3 gas boat owners shouldn't of owned boats and didn't take proper action prior to operation of there vessel. The quality of our work will exceed your expectations. First consideration is entirely focused on Structural, Mechanical and Electrical. Finest 31 renovation around? 36 Webber Cove After 4 years and a half restauration (2013-2018) we are already enjoying its fantastic performance and excellent output in the Mediterranean Sea. A few things I have found. Is this boat still for sale? Hatches Thanks, I am using a Lewmar windlass. Tony did some really nice things on that boat. Presently looking at a 31 in nice shape, with original Cummins 504's that are also said to be in nice shape. This time around it's a Bertram 25 from 1980 which we have decided to repower with two beautiful Yamaha f200 . Regarding my engines I purchased her with the 330Bs. Bertram Model: Moppie 31 Type: Sport Fisherman Hull Material: Fiberglass Use: Salt Water Engine Type: Twin Inboard Engine Make: Cummins Primary Fuel Type: Diesel For Sale By: Private Seller Fuel Capacity: Over 200 Gallons Hull ID Number: BERG1853M80H31580 Length: 31.0 feet Beam: 9.5 feet Raiting: Cancel rating Give Bertram Moppie 31 1/5 They didn't know how lucky they were. The hull is polar white gel coat. Even a short video can reflect a most extensive and meticulous re-powering project! Copyright 2023 Yachting. Another benefit of the 370 over the 330 would be that the 370 would turn a lesser pitched prop which would allow a slightly less idle speed that could be beneficial motoring in and around the docks. There are plenty of old diesel engines in service today. 58 Bayliner I wanted to find a good rebuild shop for the long blocks. She boasts full electronic instrumentation at helm and on tower. Hope this helps by ranjr13 Dec 30th, '15, 11:20, Post I think if I ever repower again, I'll go with 300's or 330's I'm heavy so I cruise at 20 knots and top out at 24 knots loaded. by Bill Mckinnon Sep 22nd, '08, 17:29, Post A lot has happened to make changes in Yanmar and Cummins replacement engines over the past year or so. With the off-chance that either they fail earlier or I decide to move quicker, any thoughts on current model year replacement engines? Here's a heap of fit out, including fibreglass work, painting and what we thought was a massive disaster! by Charlie J Dec 31st, '15, 11:21, Post Four centerline automatic bilge pumps keep everything dry. pattick building tips;glass shaft logs,enlarged rudders and true up the strakes , a real bottom job with you actually reblocking beteen coats of interlux.the finesh job adding the 10,000 to the above and the recon cummins 315hp will exceed the yanmar6lpa-stp installation without the above changes.--trust me. I also own a 28 Henriques Sportfishing boat. When I disassembled my 25 I discovered there had been a small fire under the fuel tank, in the bilge. Fenders and Bumpers and Boating Resources, 851 Ridge Drive | Hendersonville, NC. Niels, look and my boat, Audax, and Noel May, you might get a better idea of what you are looking for rather than looking at Shooter. 3) Funds (more than a little). by Carl Jun 14th, '16, 06:15, Post I cruise at 2400rpms (23-24 knots) and top out at 2900rpms (29-30 knots). scenarioL113 Senior Member Posts: 680 Joined: Sat May 31, 2008 2:00 pm Location: Massapequa Park, NY. Ernest-By the way, the latest Motor Boating magazine has a very complimentary article about B-28's. by bob lico Sep 22nd, '08, 22:45, Post Cummins Marine Diesel Repower Specialists Forums General Discussion Bertram 31 Full Restoration. Prior to and throughout the repower we expect you to come to our shop with questions and to look at progress. If you go with new small-blocks, like the 6.2, they're a bit more complicated, and more expensive. If you don't use a lot your boat on long cruises is better be on gas the maintenance is cheap. "It is compact as well, so it will fit into the existing engine bay without any costly engineering," David said. We all know the Bertram story and have all seen some of the worst and some of the best renovations. Where I boat there are long stretches of river running to the ocean and I didnt want a down easter that cruised at 16 knots. The meeting place for all Classic Bertram Owners and Fans. i would not even begin to start explaining but begin with basics ; v-8 in small diesel as oppose to in line 6 like cat,john deere,cummins,mtu,mann,etc. Started less than 1 minute ago This video shows a. I had a Lewmar windlass on my previous 31 Blackfin. She cruises at 26 knots and runs 31 WOT. by ranjr13 Dec 28th, '15, 11:34, Post I feel very secure with the 1.5' shafts on the 31. Its Makos way of rewarding loyal customers for inviting their friends to become part of the Mako family. We are excited to work with you, boats are our passion and we take pride in what we do. The refrigerator has been replaced and all new cushions complete with overhead rod racks. 48 Viking I have 60 feet of chain followed by 340 ft. of rode. 30 Columbia Your comments make me feel more comfortable that if the boat is running well, that an imminent re-power may not be necessary at all..thanks again. For the last decade we have averaged 10 repowers a year. The one thing not mentioned is the flexibility of the shafts. The money may be in the iron, but the key is your budget. Scuppers and Seacocks Thanks Bill. What do you mean by a Full west coast stainless steel railing package? by ranjr13 Dec 29th, '15, 11:12, Post Time to continue our love affair for old boats. Hey guys need your help. I'm running ZF220a 1.5:1's with 21X22 Mich Nibral DJX (#5 cup) on inch and 3/8's shafts. Show More. by PeterPalmieri May 18th, '16, 13:07, Post 1964 Bertram 31 Sportfisher. The re sale on a diesel is way greater. Finally, the perfect engine to replace a 5.7 litre or 7.4 litre classic inboard! In addition to her superb sea . Shoreline Panels The engine boxes are covered with blue/white striped cushions with four inches of heavy-duty foam, extra insulation added. Deck Plates For example, there are a lot of people with older 28, 31, 35 Bertrams who are still running their original, tired engines, said David Meehan, Director of MerCruiser (Australia, New Zealand, Pacific). Looking forward to your thoughts and advice as we progress. I have trolled the various websites detailing project boats and have seen several that caught my eye and with Tonys input started to put together a project list to start the discussion on final project scope. 37 Mathews Great opportunity to own a boat of the best renovations little old-school, stated... 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