by Charlie J Dec 31st, '15, 11:21, Post The $10,000 wasn't the only reason I went with Cummins. It has 9,32 meters length, 3,4 m. the boat's beam and prop is 1,70 meters long. We chose the 370s versus the 330s for the extra high cruise rpms. It is equipped with a Pompanette Fighting Chair with striking rod holders center mounted. 36 Tiara . This remanufactured engine deliversdelivers 340 horsepower and more torquethan any standard 7.4L big block. x 33 ft.), SMX Bronze Freshwater Flush Cap for Groco ARG Series Strainers, Bronze Tee Adapter and Freshwater Flush System, Military Style Top Post Battery Terminals, Heavy Duty Marine Grade 316L Stainless Steel Washers, Cummins Marine Diamond Performance Series Engine Sticker, ZF Marine Transmission Sales & Current Inventory, ZF 45-85 A/IV Shift & Troll Cable Bracket, ZF Marine Transmission Oil Drain Line Kit, Suredrive Coupling for Borg Warner & ZF 220A, Suredrive Coupling for ZF 301 & 302 VLD/IV with Vulkan L, Marine Flex Plate (Velvet Drive, SAE 11.5), Vulkan Vulkardan-E (2K3411S004) SAE No. Ames: State University - West Lawn. 42 Provincial I wanted to find a good rebuild shop for the long blocks. It is in fair condition with a sound hull making it my ideal choice for a project boat. Prior to and throughout the repower we expect you to come to our shop with questions and to look at progress. 35 Jersey, 35 Jersey by JohnCranston Sep 22nd, '08, 22:17, Post And many, probably most, have been modified, repowered, and renovated. Dock Appeal: The boot stripe and house stripe blue were changed and painted in flag blue Awlgrip. She is a Bahia Mar version of the 31, produced in the early days of the Express boats popular today. Just a small remote about the size of a key fob for a car. I went to 1 3/4' shafts after that . If you have any notable resplashes that youd like to see in the magazine, send us a note and some pictures: [emailprotected] ITB. When I put my hand on the joystick, it took a minutebut I got it. "I'm 54, so I'm a little old-school," he stated in a press release. I also have cummins 270s in mine. The intended use of my boat is sport fishing Southern California Islands and occasional dive trips. The owner of a vintage Bertram converts his power package to Volvo Penta IPS. Dirt simple, cheap parts, and they ran and ran. Weve been serving local Ventura County, California since 1980 as a custom boat builder, repower specialist, designer, and supplier of equipment to builders, commercial fishermen, and recreational users. The math on that requires minimum 1.5" shafts. 30 Trawler You decideI think so! http://baltimore.craigslist.org/bod/5492370026.html, http://bertram31.com/newbb/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=12271. Topics. First off, great site - newcomer to this forum, but not Bertrams. And this free fall system seems to fail a lot. Just an idea to think about. by ranjr13 Dec 28th, '15, 11:34, Post Ill try to get more photos posted on a regular basis as time permits. Tons of work but the boat and the speed I was searching for turned out spot on with Tonys input on engineering the power train. Admittedly, the owner of the 35-foot Bertram Moppie Fiddler says it took him a beat to get used to his boat's new power package and controls after repowering the 1970 build using Volvo Penta IPS600 with D6 435 diesels. If the boat were gas, I would not have bought it. When I disassembled my 25 I discovered there had been a small fire under the fuel tank, in the bilge. See how Kim Audas has repowered his with a single, MerCruiser 350HP inboard. by In Memory Walter K Sep 22nd, '08, 19:32, Post Fenders and Bumpers Not any real damage. 46 Bertram I splashed on Jan 16 2016 after a 4 1/2 year build and just turned 400 hours. x 33 ft.), SMX Bronze Freshwater Flush Cap for Groco ARG Series Strainers, Bronze Tee Adapter and Freshwater Flush System, Military Style Top Post Battery Terminals, Heavy Duty Marine Grade 316L Stainless Steel Washers, Cummins Marine Diamond Performance Series Engine Sticker, ZF Marine Transmission Sales & Current Inventory, ZF 45-85 A/IV Shift & Troll Cable Bracket, ZF Marine Transmission Oil Drain Line Kit, Suredrive Coupling for Borg Warner & ZF 220A, Suredrive Coupling for ZF 301 & 302 VLD/IV with Vulkan L, Marine Flex Plate (Velvet Drive, SAE 11.5), Vulkan Vulkardan-E (2K3411S004) SAE No. Any comments on one versus the other. by Tony Meola Sep 22nd, '08, 20:48, Post the marinize version is a POS. by Navatech Dec 30th, '15, 18:37, Post 36 Webber Cove So you aren't saving any money at this point on running gear. 828-696-4153, Fiberglass 44 Trawler The way it works: An existing Mako Marina customer refers a friend to become a NEW 2017-18 winter storage customer or a 2017 Mako slip customer and both will save 5% off slip or storage charges! by Yannis May 17th, '16, 10:53, Post A Bertram 35 Moppie owner repowers his classic craft with Volvo Penta IPS diesels. My intention would be to use RTO's with gears and would either be Cummin B 250hp (or more) OR Yanmar 6LPA 315's. (unless I got my hands on a pair of yanmar 240's). Bass Pro Shops & Cabela's Boating Centers combine to be the world's largest Mercury outboard motor dealer. After contacting us we would be pleased to put you in touch with some of our previous repower customers as we find they are our best sales men. With the off-chance that either they fail earlier or I decide to move quicker, any thoughts on current model year replacement engines? The exspolsion blew everybody in the water. Repowers . 25 Bertram They were older carb'd 454s. I'm going into the deal budgeting little if anything in the purchase price for the "iron," as UV would say - just considering any life in them as a bonus with a boat that's very original and in nice shape. The one thing not mentioned is the flexibility of the shafts. Again for railing system, Aluminum at greater than 1 inch diameter? Presently looking at a 31 in nice shape, with original Cummins 504's that are also said to be in nice shape. Unbelievable original condition. Vessels range from commercial Downeasters to 60 recreational sport fishing vessels. Seaboard Marine delivers Guaranteed Better Than Factory Performance, Parts, Design, and Engineering for Cummins and other Marine Diesel applications. I will defer to Tony on the engine recommendation specifics but basically Tony and I discussed several options and based upon my intended use, this is the engine he recommended. 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. FAQ; Home. by bob lico Sep 24th, '08, 07:40, Post I have attached some pictures of the boat and hauling it out and getting it over to Seaboard Marine. In Forked River, the Yanmar dealer's reputation was lacking while the Cummins dealer has one of the best reps around. Plus it sounds like your going to keep your 31 for a long time. Im looking for about 50 kts. I have 60 feet of chain followed by 340 ft. of rode. with 3208 cats and broke the 1 3/8 shaft. She boasts full electronic instrumentation at helm and on tower. Since before Cummins Engine Company marinized their 6B 5.9 engine in the 1970s Mako Marina was a Cummins distributor and installing Cummins Engines. Admittedly, the owner of the 35-foot Bertram Moppie Fiddler says it took him a beat to get used to his boats new power package and controls after repowering the 1970 build using Volvo Penta IPS600 with D6 435 diesels. Discussion in 'Bertram Yacht' started by Cloudman, Apr 17, 2007. Two of the diesels were electrical related, the other was an over heated exhaust that caught the intallation on fire prior to burning the boat. I'm running ZF220a 1.5:1's with 21X22 Mich Nibral DJX (#5 cup) on inch and 3/8's shafts. The universal opinions stem from the boat impact. Works really well. As I remember, my 454s were at about 3200 and 22 knts., and that was max. Repower and head to the Bahamas. The rail on mine (picture) is mostly stock Bertram except for the part around the pulpit. 25 Buddy Davis. The boat has very low hour gas engines (200 hours total on recent Crusader "Captains Choice" 8.1 MPI) so our plan would be to use those engines indefinitely (we are low-hour users, so a diesel repower doesn't make economic sense). You need to decide on the size engine you want. Ive always gone with foot switches and if properly placed I think they work very well but Im always open to options that do not include drilling more holes in the boat. My goal was to have a lobster boat that could cruise effortlessly @ 22-23 knots without beating on the engine. EGTs never exceed 700F-750F max at any rpm. You must be logged in to reply to this topic. 35 Bertram Priceless is equipped with oversized shafts swinging 1819 wheels. 37 Bertram 2021-22 Sportfish Build Report: Merritts Boat and Engine A First Look at the New Hulls from Bertram Yachts, From Lightning Strike to New Boat: The Story of the Artemis. 132. by dougl33 Sep 23rd, '08, 08:08, Post Time to continue our love affair for old boats. 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. 6BTA 370 Tier I with ZF220A gear + mounts, New Flybridge controls including motor sync, Cockpit deck lighting In flaring and on deck Where to mount or have integrated in flaring, Fiberglass Hardtop, Stainless steel frame with full Eisenglas, Solid fiberglass Front window and sliding side windows, Full west coast stainless steel railing package. Hello Bill Thank you for the comments and very nice catch! Boat has Covered top flybridge, outriggeers, no soft spots, no damage. I have the Yanmar 240's. Prep Centers Correct me if I'm wrong,definitely interested. 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. I also own a 28 Henriques Sportfishing boat. 26 Wahoo 46 Matthews Thus if they do go a season or two, I'd be ahead of the game. by bob lico Dec 30th, '15, 22:42, Post I do appreciate the detail, and could do much of what you suggest if and/or when I do get the boat. I have Hurth HSW630A 2.0:1 transmissions and 1 3/8" shafts with 1823 nib ram props with a 060 cup.. The famous ride is undeniably one of the best. The 25 footer with the 370 cruises 20-22 knots @ 2400 rpms. I have the opportunity to go forward with it and I want to do it right. Our business plans have changed and lack of time forces sell. What I meant by the comment of a west coast rail package is I have noticed the railing on several different Bertrams and I preferred the higher railing that comes further back towards the cockpit. At 2200 rpms and 22 knts, the motors are loafing. Am weighing all my options for possible repower.My boat is obviously old and I don't think worth it to put in brand new engines.For reasons of simplicity and cost should probably stay with mechanical engines.Qsb 5.9 440 would sure be nice though,but are 8 inches taller than my current engines and likely won't fit. We are excited to work with you, boats are our passion and we take pride in what we do. 34 Baha So, she must hold real close to 250 gallons. No aluminum on my boat. Rail does not matter as much. The trick is in the rebuild. Thanks Bill. Copyright 2023 Yachting. These sterndrives are fitted with new Mercruiser Alpha 4 aluminium 4 blade propellers. A Bonnier LLC Company. Nothing missing. The 31 Bertram began the deep v revolution, in many ways paving the way for offshore fishing to gain popularity. Thornburg: Sigourney. Subscribe to InTheBite to get our latest issue - You don't want to miss it! by moguls2go Jun 13th, '16, 19:15, Post Great opportunity to own a boat of the ages. Actually I rarely use the remote. We made 41-42K in some nice weather, but realistically, shes only a solid 30K cruiser when you can hold on. If youre still working then that makes good sense (or cents)- go make a buck doing what you do best and let the pros do their thing this way all moves fwd as it should. 200 rpms available if you want or need them. Ernest-By the way, the latest Motor Boating magazine has a very complimentary article about B-28's. Contact Us | Marine I am based in Reno, NV but grew up in Southern California and look forward to getting back on the water fishing. All rights Reserved. I'm leaning towards Yanmar, but apparently need to go to the new 8LV-350 motors. Hazleton: Independence. Jimmy G just put QSB's in his and I know he is happy. Actually, in the end, the Patriot is going for QSB 380sWhy you ask? She currently has Perkins T6.354's rated at 185hp @ 2800 rpm. They're mostly heavy (for their output), dirty, loud, slow, and in need of TLC. While they have been out of production for many years, used models are continually in demand regardless of age or condition. I purchased a Bertram 31 FBC mid last year following multiple years of looking at various fishing boats. The wraparound walk-thru windshield protects you from the elements, and a 47-gallon fuel tank lets you make long runs to your favorite fishing spots. by litecatch Jun 16th, '16, 08:18, Users browsing this forum: Google [Bot] and 1 guest, Powered by phpBB Forum Software phpBB Limited. Reproduction in whole or in part without permission is prohibited. I don't know how often you will be using your boat, but i put on 300 to 350 hours per season. 58 Bayliner Fiberglass Skip to content. The 370 versus the 330 in a 31 Bertram may be overkill for power but it sure is nice to have the extra Just wrapping up my second year. by Bill Mckinnon Sep 22nd, '08, 17:45, Post Nov 13, 2005. 48 Viking I am considering re-powering my Bertram as I currently have 8V92TIs and thinking of the Yanmar 720's Looking for some info on the Yanmar's if anyone has tried them out 46 Silverton 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. scot you hit the nail on the head i just did not bother going over this shaft talk over and over.the bert 31 is being converted from a gasser ---guess what laddies all installations you have to remove the shaft anyway to cut lenth to fit diesel, whoever your machine shop will drop the bomb ! I use controls on the bridge and a remote when I want to operate from the bow. 36 Osmand Bea Works really nice. Shoreline Panels This is what led me to Seaboard Marine and Tony to see what theycould do to help build my dream boat, a 31 Bertram. Widgeon - A Very . 35 Duffy Below that they are about the same. by bob lico Dec 29th, '15, 08:57, Post is the boat still available? My first B31--the Anna E.--had 454 gassers. Did she make 40Ks with those 800++ Yanmar ponies? Replacement Fly Bridge - Bertram 31: Home 35 Ocean by John F. May 17th, '16, 09:00, Post Noelle Mae - 28 ft. Bertram and the Yanmar 4LHA 240 - One Sweet Combo. The fire was directly under a fabricated aluminum 80+ gallon GAS tank. Might need to get your glasses. 1969 31 Bertram FBC "East Wind" hull #315939, i would go with the mercruiser 383s 370HP carbureted and more torque than the 454 and less weight than the 454 a boat that I work on (not a Bertram)a searay he took out a big block and did a 383 and he loves it he gained fuel mileage less weight and he absolutely loves the engine and the boat performs better than it did. patrick rudders. Here's my 2 cents, and yeah, its a little contradictory at the end. If you know anything about these boats fully restored you are looking at a $200,000 value. I would recommend bringing it all the way back. 28 Main Boat The twin Mercruiser 3.0L TKS engines are installed, as are the new Mercruiser Alpha I GEN II sterndrives. Many of the several thousand built are still in use today, around the globe, still catching more than their share. Quick links. The 220A gear has a 10 degree down angle and would not fit. by scot Sep 23rd, '08, 22:57, Post 4 1/2 years to build, Slashed Sept 16, 2016. :-O. one of five need new cylinder head ,Atlantic city has 6, Beval engine builders have four.and Mack Boring the east coast distributors said "Goodnight Dick" no not personal opinion. Why the 370s rather than the 330s? No she did not as the best we saw as 39.5K one way and 39K the other way. Unmolested 31 Bertram Moppie Sportfish diesel. Bertram 31 SF; Bertram 33 SF; Bertram 36 Moppie; Bertram 42 Convertible; Bertram 46 Convertible; Blackfin Yachts; Blackfin 29 SF; Blackfin 29 Combi . All rights reserved. I use Blackstone Labs frequently and always have kits on hand, so will have both engines reviewed in short order if they have not been done lately. Further modifications include a custom hardtop with several handholds, LED overhead lighting extended to ends of engine boxes and a custom safety raft mount on top below the marlin tower floor. At 2200 rpms she burns about 26 gallons per hour, and holding almost 500 gallons of fuel, has a range of around 450 miles. For weight reasons the stainless will be very thin wall and maybe smaller diameter as well. From my post, I said "I'm looking at a 1980 with original 504's" and my concerns were if and when I needed to re-power, what today's thoughts are from the experts updated from 7 or 8 years ago when this thread started. Not as quick as my 20-year-old, who picked it up in a second, but I picked it up pretty quick.. if I go this route of a 31 with gassers I will intend to repower not long after. Vents My loss your gain. Post by scenarioL113 Mon Jun 28, . It was acquired in Nautic Club Ibiza (Spain) in quite a bad shape with no maintenance. Will you be hands-on in the project in order to control costs? Fishability and Comfort: The cockpit is non slip (Dr. Pertrera is considering adding teak Sea Dek). Hi all, I'm tossing the idea around of repowering my 1970 31 Bertram Bahia Mar. by Bruce May 18th, '16, 18:13, Post 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. 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 3 were diesel boats 3 were gas boats. I have the 315 Yanmars, 1.5"shafts, 20x23 4 blade nibral props, 2:1 gear I used to cruise at 26 to 28 Kts. The owner of a vintage Bertram converts his power package to Volvo Penta IPS. by Navatech Dec 29th, '15, 10:37, Post For all the nervous Nellies out there after 46 years of being around boats, traveling on them, living on them, working on them the over whelming majority of fires I came across were on diesel boats. The tower is anchored by stanchions of three-foot custom aluminum tubing and provides seating for two. The 31 Bertram began the deep v revolution, in many ways paving the way for offshore fishing to gain popularity. The yanmar's are a little more money but seem easier on the installation side and would reduce the cost. Bill, What windlass remote setup do you have or use? Bill Fuller wrote:..Also, I always found the foot operated windlass switch on the bow a pain. The meeting place for all Classic Bertram Owners and Fans. Tony suggested the 370 (which has the best bang for the $buck$) for the extra 200 rpms and we propped the engine to 3250 effectively de-tuning the engine so that the 63A gear could safely handle the 370s hp. That is going to be quite a project. Its Makos way of rewarding loyal customers for inviting their friends to become part of the Mako family. 33 Egg Harbor by Hyena Love Sep 26th, '08, 10:37, Post Louver Vents If Im in a hurry and the water is calm Ill cruise @ 2800-3000 rpm running 27-28 knots. A lot has happened to make changes in Yanmar and Cummins replacement engines over the past year or so. Good question. More than three decades later, it is a collectible classic, sought-after, even coveted. This t. The meeting place for all Classic Bertram Owners and Fans, Moderators: CaptPatrick, mike ohlstein, Bruce, Post Water Faucets. And the option of standard and opposite rotation versions means theres no need to install a new transmission for twin engine applications. I raise and lower the anchor from the bridge. One feature I do want to include, a bow pulpit with toe railing. by IRGuy Sep 22nd, '08, 21:13, Post Decision was made to totally gut the area due to a lot more rot than first pass review. Everyone, everywhere in our world knows the 31 Bertram. Thanks, I am using a Lewmar windlass. 42 Bruno 28792 | TEL: 305-743-0269 | FAX: The worst was 12 people in a day cruiser with 2 fatalities. Rod Holders If you have a good shop nearby (I like speed shops--those guys know motors), you can have your 454s rebuilt for cheap, and have motors that are still really easy to work on and reliable. And the stainless. Yachting may receive financial compensation for products purchased through this site. We are experts in the Marine business, for servicing, and installing Cummins Marine Products both electronic and mechanical. by Harv Sep 22nd, '08, 21:51, Post I do not have an unlimited budget and acknowledge I will have to make some tough choices. most are done with aluminum which allows you to use a much, much thinker tubing. 37 Tiara Boxes I assumed a small amount of gas ignited, burned and then went out. Regarding engine choice If the same boat was side by side with QSBs, I still would have opted for the mechanical B, it was my target power, but thats just a personal preference, others would totally disagree with that comment.they all have their advantages, Im just a bit old school. The money may be in the iron, but the key is your budget. Re: Cummins repower. I will place on your trailer for transport. Here are some key points on the Priceless: Thrust, Power, and Fuel Consumption: She is powered by twin 315 HP Yanmar diesels that provide the push to cruise 27 knots at 3150; with 34 Knots at 3800 WOT. 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