bertram 31 repower

http://baltimore.craigslist.org/bod/5492370026.html, http://bertram31.com/newbb/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=12271. Nov 13, 2005. 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. If you swing a larger diameter wheel go with a heavier(larger diameter) shaft. One I do not like the Lewmar 1000. Why the 370s rather than the 330s? Repower and head to the Bahamas. I have 60 feet of chain followed by 340 ft. of rode. Everyone, everywhere in our world knows the 31 Bertram. by Bill Mckinnon Sep 22nd, '08, 17:45, Post I have a friend with similar vintage Bertram 31 Express that is used 100% for offshore fishing and he loves it. Unquestionably, the chief attribute of any Bertram 31 is her legendary deep-V bull design. Cruise at 2500 and 16kts. if I go this route of a 31 with gassers I will intend to repower not long after. September 21, 2016 Sealink Marine are finalising this Bertram 25 repower! by ranjr13 Dec 30th, '15, 11:20, Post I assumed a small amount of gas ignited, burned and then went out. This is what led me to Seaboard Marine and Tony to see what theycould do to help build my dream boat, a 31 Bertram. She boasts full electronic instrumentation at helm and on tower. Hi all, I'm tossing the idea around of repowering my 1970 31 Bertram Bahia Mar. I splashed on Jan 16 2016 after a 4 1/2 year build and just turned 400 hours. Hazleton: Independence. If you're putting 300 hp engines of any brand, you should up your shaft size, especially on a higher rpm Yanmar. The 3 gas fires were all fuel related. The 31 Bertram began the deep v revolution, in many ways paving the way for offshore fishing to gain popularity. One feature I do want to include, a bow pulpit with toe railing. Works really well. Just some of my thoughts. by moguls2go May 16th, '16, 20:57, Post Bob - I appreciate your point of view on Yanmars - definitely a personal preference thing. 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. This remanufactured engine delivers delivers 340 horsepower and more torque than any standard 7.4L big block. by Hyena Love Sep 26th, '08, 10:37, Post but now have lowered my speed because of the price of fuel as many others have done. To not highjack this thread Ive started a new one here: Im a little late on this post/project. We hope to get started in the next 30-60 days. And it does so while weighing some 70 kilograms less. The engine boxes are covered with blue/white striped cushions with four inches of heavy-duty foam, extra insulation added. Urbandale: DM - I-35/80 @ Meredith Dr (57) Saylor: DM - I-35 @ Corporate Woods DMS (37) Cedar Rapids: CR - I-380 @ 8th St NE (11) Pleasant Hill: DM - University Ave @ Hickory (46) Beverly Depot: CR - US 30 @ Williams Blvd SW (24) Council Bluffs: CB - 23rd Avenue . The Volvo gear that was in the lobster boat mated to an old 125 hp Volvo 40 was an 8 degree. While they have been out of production for many years, used models are continually in demand regardless of age or condition. by scot May 17th, '16, 22:05, Post Boxes Hello Bill Thank you for the comments and very nice catch! One regret we often hear from customers is when they sell their boat instead of repowering. I have a B28 with 250 Yanmars. Both will need roughly a 20" diameter wheel. Re: Bertram 31 / Yanmar 300 hp Repower From: ramille@banet.net Date: 4/5/99 Remote Name: 206.154.74.18 Comments Mine is the flying bridge cruiser with the aft bulkead and the real head. Bruce is the best one to answer the Yanmar question, but from what I have heard they are not the engine they used to be. 35 Duffy Repower Projects "ORCA" H&H Downeast Lobster Boat Build; Farallon 27 Repower "Sea Harvester" Radon Boat Extension; . After a few weeks, I took another quick run with 3 guys total and about 100 gallons of fuel left on boat. | Electrical Outriggers The 370 versus the 330 in a 31 Bertram may be overkill for power but it sure is nice to have the extra in standard and oppositerotation versions making it an ideal repower option for many boat owners. The fire was directly under a fabricated aluminum 80+ gallon GAS tank. 29 Scout 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. I purchased a Bertram 31 FBC mid last year following multiple years of looking at various fishing boats. The content of this field is kept private and will not be shown publicly. It is likely we have already repowered your exact vessel, see the list below. Do you have any interior pictures?. In Forked River, the Yanmar dealer's reputation was lacking while the Cummins dealer has one of the best reps around. Its been about 6 yrs now since the launch and I am happy to report that 1000 hours later, SHOOTER is as pretty and clean as ever, never (and I mean never) gets passed up on the way to the islands 20-40 miles away, and all is still very original. 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This project is a goal I have been working towards for a long time. the 13/8" shaft is aquanet 19 not good for 315hp diesel and 500 plus lbs of torque.dug is right do it right the first time.think about it; shaft breaks and you lose a 1300.00 dollar prop what did you gain? So I went Cummins. I had a Volvo in my last boat ( maintanice nightmare) and a gas marine power in my boat before that. Ill try to get more photos posted on a regular basis as time permits. Just always been uneasy about wireless on things such as this or are you referring to a wired remote? If the boat were gas, I would not have bought it. 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. 200 rpms available if you want or need them. I paid 30g for a Used set of 270s with about 150 hours on them, (engines, gears, struts and props) there are good deals if you take your time looking. This was my dream project. Understood on your plan. 28 Beal by litecatch Jun 16th, '16, 08:18, Users browsing this forum: Google [Bot] and 1 guest, Powered by phpBB Forum Software phpBB Limited. Most of us have an opinion (usually a very strong one) about this iconic boat. Repower Sales . Hope this helps 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. Bill. Who knows what the 120's made at the prop. "I'm 54, so I'm a little old-school," he stated in a press release. 37 Egg Harbor Itll be like having a new boat, guaranteed, at a lot less cost.. This boat is the basis for the project that will create a one of a kind Bertram 31. 52 Hatteras Covers It is compact as well, so it will fit into the existing engine bay without any costly engineering, David said. One stripe equals 30 feet, 2 stripes equals 60 feet etc. Adds a tremendous amount of strength, adds more useable fuel in the same amount of space, and when plumbed right, 99% of the your fuel you carry is useable. Check this table out. The 370 is mated to a ZF63A gear 1.54:1 ratio which has an 8 degree down angle. The Bertram 31 launched Bertram Yacht, Inc. when it was introduced at the 1961 New York National Boat Show, essentially as a day boat for Florida sport fishermen. Chain tangles because it falls faster than the anchor. 26 Forteir Tony, dont answer if you dont want to, just wondering who was working on the boat. The 383 MAG also has a full roller valve train which reduces friction and saves on fuel. My current B31--Crows Nest--has 8.2 Detroit Diesels. I used to own a 35 bert. A few questions: 42 Provincial by Tony Meola Dec 28th, '15, 22:19, Post Why stainless steel support work for the hard top? After its restoration it has real weight with half-filled deposit of 7.5 tones. Repowers . Its Makos way of rewarding loyal customers for inviting their friends to become part of the Mako family. No aluminum on my boat. 828-696-4153, Fiberglass 34 Morgan The universal opinions stem from the boat impact. 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. With the variety of Bertram 31 modifications out there, comes the inevitable debate who has done it best? A few things I have found. Post by scenarioL113 Mon Jun 28, . Note down under our fuel is much more expensive (currently $1.60 per litre) hence we tend to run less hp. Fiberglass Replacement Fly Bridge - Bertram 31: c Home - Bertram Parts | Company Profile | Mechanical | Electrical | Hardware | Contact Us | Marine and Boating . Quick links. Everything said on this post is true, all valid points. And many, probably most, have been modified, repowered, and renovated. Over the past couple of years while doing research I came across the project completed by Seaboard Marine, Shooter awhile back and started reading various forums on this site. As I remember, my 454s were at about 3200 and 22 knts., and that was max. If you go with new small-blocks, like the 6.2, they're a bit more complicated, and more expensive. 58 Bayliner There's plenty of Bertram and 25 Carribbean fly bridges arouns Australia. 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Adjusters and Cleats I did not need to change shafts. Now its a picnic boat on steroids, he says. Yachting may receive financial compensation for products purchased through this site. I am based in Reno, NV but grew up in Southern California and look forward to getting back on the water fishing. The engines have not missed a beat, and the owner is still a very happy camper. She currently has Perkins T6.354's rated at 185hp @ 2800 rpm. The 220A gear has a 10 degree down angle and would not fit. One of several Bertram 31 models, more than 1,000 Flybridge Cruisers were built over the years. In business for 50 years we have repowered 100's of Vessels and have 1000's of satisfied customers. 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. Thanks for all the input, guys. quote from atlantic city yanmar /cat dealer " we don`t sell any they suck". Cockpit Deck Soles 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. by J Clark Sep 22nd, '08, 21:13, Post All rights Reserved. Started less than 1 minute ago This video shows a. :-O. 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. What speed are the Yanmars rated at, and what transmission ratio are you considering? We made 41-42K in some nice weather, but realistically, shes only a solid 30K cruiser when you can hold on. and generally it only happens when your offshore.all repowering of 31bertram to 315hp diesel you MUST change to capt. With questionable older small shafts, the money difference was relatively small in upgrading - at least it was for me. Re: Cummins repower. 36 Webber Cove Will you be hands-on in the project in order to control costs? Courtesy Volvo Penta. 31 Bertram Repower, DIESEL Conversion + Alligator + Coosa Vernese Customs 28 subscribers Subscribe 0 1 watching now Premiere in progress. Ill offer this. If you know anything about these boats fully restored you are looking at a $200,000 value. Seaboard Marine delivers Guaranteed Better Than Factory Performance, Parts, Design, and Engineering for Cummins and other Marine Diesel applications. 28792 | TEL: 305-743-0269 | FAX: You will see the results if you read through his threads. 46 Silverton For ease of operation, I have painted the chain a bright orange a few feet ahead of the anchor. Not any real damage. You must be logged in to reply to this topic. More than three decades later, it is a collectible classic, sought-after, even coveted. | 2) Execution (by the boatyard). by Navatech Dec 29th, '15, 19:53, Post And the stainless. Thanks for the comment on the 330B as that describes what type of engine I am looking for. Fiberglass MOBY DICK is a leisure boat Bertram 31 fly, made in 1962 and acquired in 2013 to be restored. So, she must hold real close to 250 gallons. I put the 270 reman in mine and could not be happier. 36 Chriscraft Rest assured you won't get a Mercury motor for less anywhere else! An iconic 31 Bertram with a recent refit and repower. Many 31's have been renovated at great expense, including new engines. 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Bertram Odyssey, 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. Is this boat still available? The refrigerator has been replaced and all new cushions complete with overhead rod racks. by Tony Meola Sep 23rd, '08, 20:24, Post Copyright 2023 Yachting. Walter. MOBY DICK is a leisure boat Bertram 31 fly, made in 1962 and acquired in 2013 to be restored. They were older carb'd 454s. A Bertram 35 Moppie owner repowers his classic craft with Volvo Penta IPS diesels. It has 9,32 meters length, 3,4 m. the boat's beam and prop is 1,70 meters long. Hinges 36 Mainship by Yannis May 20th, '16, 08:16, Post My last boat, a BHM Downeast had a John Deere and it was great. 29 Oean Yard is saying do not have to change shaft or stuts and they have done several 31's already, Cummin would require the larger shafts and Struts, plus increased air flow, Any comments would be great and am sure will be needing more advice as we move forward, Thanks Captain Bill Mckinnon JP Dalik Senior Member Posts: 1317 I use the 750 which requires a power down as will as power up. Nothing missing. 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Finally, the perfect engine to replace a 5.7 litre or 7.4 litre classic inboard! I do not have an unlimited budget and acknowledge I will have to make some tough choices. I've got 454s in my 31 and I replaced one of the motors last year total cost was around $6000, I will likely replace the other motor in a few years. And the option of standard and opposite rotation versions means theres no need to install a new transmission for twin engine applications. 25 Bertram First consideration is entirely focused on Structural, Mechanical and Electrical. 35 Bertram What a great project and choice of engines ! First off, great site - newcomer to this forum, but not Bertrams. Not as quick as my 20-year-old, who picked it up in a second, but I picked it up pretty quick.. 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. by Navatech May 17th, '16, 10:59, Post After its restoration it has real weight with half-filled deposit of 7.5 tones. I have Cummins and I question your guys saying its a more difficult installation and the need for more air for the Cummins. 31 Albamar 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. Not only is MerCruisers new 383 MAG Inboard 4V powerful and lightweight, it also comes. The meeting place for all Classic Bertram Owners and Fans, Moderators: CaptPatrick, mike ohlstein, Bruce, Post I had heard a number of stories about failed rebuilt long blocks from the major rebuilders. The trick is in the rebuild. Plus it sounds like your going to keep your 31 for a long time. 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). I had a Bertram with twin 140's. Does anyone think 500 hp will be too much. Looking forward to your thoughts and advice as we progress. Sadly the 6BT wont fit, so hes choosing between Yanmar 4 and 6 cylinder options. You have 454's and it's time to re-power: what option do you choose? 36 Tiara Good question. by ranjr13 Dec 29th, '15, 11:12, Post We are experts in the Marine business, for servicing, and installing Cummins Marine Products both electronic and mechanical. Thanks for bringing this to the forum. patrick rudders. Thanks for the comment on the windlass controls this is very helpful as it appears you have practical experience vs marketing literature. When I disassembled my 25 I discovered there had been a small fire under the fuel tank, in the bilge. Marine and Boating Websites by YATCO BoatDeck, New 383 MAG Inboard 4V a perfect repower for all Bertram 28, 31 & 35s. Selecting Right Bottom Paint for Your Boat. Subscribe to InTheBite to get our latest issue - You don't want to miss it! Our business plans have changed and lack of time forces sell. 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. She is a Bahia Mar version of the 31, produced in the early days of the Express boats popular today. Did she make 40Ks with those 800++ Yanmar ponies? The quality of our work will exceed your expectations. 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. Deck Plates My Cummins 6Bs are rated at 315/330HP, with a max cruise speed of 2,800 RPMs. by ranjr13 Dec 28th, '15, 11:34, Post 36 Osmand Bea Did you consider the QSB series before making your decision? Thanks Rob While I originally planned to be hands-on, I realized a couple of things as we got closer to the project, #1 besides raw labor this is not in my skill set to properly rebuild and re-power my boat in a timely manner, #2 My current work schedule would not permit adequate time to make progress and would drag out the total time required to complete. by captbone May 18th, '16, 08:04, Post Gas Shocks Not that it really matters, I guess. by Joe E May 17th, '16, 01:36, Post 30 Columbia JUST LOOK at how these CUMMINS DIESELS bring the 13.5 ton BERTRAM on plan. 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. by Tony Meola Jun 1st, '16, 22:56, Post #1. by JP Dalik Sep 22nd, '08, 19:09, Post The 25 footer with the 370 cruises 20-22 knots @ 2400 rpms. Stainless Steel Products Fiberglass MOBY DICK is a Bahia Mar version of the repower a recent and. I do want to operate from the boat & # x27 ; s. does think... 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