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 do appreciate the detail, and could do much of what you suggest if and/or when I do get the boat. Alpha 4 propellers provide better performance in the water for your boat. 36 Wayne Beal Bill It has 9,32 meters length, 3,4 m. the boat's beam and prop is 1,70 meters long. Ames: State University - West Lawn. most are done with aluminum which allows you to use a much, much thinker tubing. To accommodate all of the tackle necessary for canyon trips and trolling, the Priceless has 12 rod holders on gunwales and on transom, plus two additional rows of six rocket launchers on marlin tower. 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? PS where are you located? With regards to the 3.0's being underpowered, the boat came from bertram with 120 hp mercruisers and it appears they preformed quite well. An important and exciting part of what we do is evaluate your current engines and vessel performance to provide you with conservative future vessel speed and fuel savings. They were older carb'd 454s. | Hardware I would suggest setting down with Tony and discussing the pros and cons of aluminum vs. stainless for the hard top frame work. by bob lico Dec 30th, '15, 22:42, 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. Cruise at 2500 and 16kts. Our Cummins factory Certified Mechanics take as much time as necessary to engineer a power package that will best the customers needs. I have it set up to be wired to a switch on the bridge and then a wireless system if you want to control from the bow. by Bill Mckinnon Sep 22nd, '08, 17:29, Post It is in fair condition with a sound hull making it my ideal choice for a project boat. I am leaning toward Yanmar over the Cummins. An iconic 31 Bertram with a recent refit and repower. 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 Plastic Rub Rails Everything said on this post is true, all valid points. These seemed to be more prevalent on west coast based Bertrams vs. east coast based Bertrams where many of them dont have bow railings at all. Many products featured on this site were editorially chosen. 30 Columbia Its bigger, beefier and better looking.. 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. Twin 330-hp Mercruiser gas engines powered the majority of the Bertram 31s with several GM, Cat, or Cummins diesels offered as options. 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. For the last decade we have averaged 10 repowers a year. Tony did some really nice things on that boat. 34 Fitz You must be logged in to reply to this topic. We hope to get started in the next 30-60 days. Cockpit Deck Soles 25 Buddy Davis. I used to own a 35 bert. Regarding my obsession with stainless steel, I just like it. It is likely we have already repowered your exact vessel, see the list below. Not any real damage. My reason for preferring the 330 HP motor is you simply dont need the added HP provided by the 370 (20 HP per side), and I assume you will be paying more for it. All that said, Priceless is greater than the sum of her parts. My current B31--Crows Nest--has 8.2 Detroit Diesels. The 3.0 mercruisers are 135hp at the prop I believe. by bertram 20 Jun 1st, '16, 16:50, Post On a typical canyon run (65-70 miles each way), with a full day of trolling she burns 110-120 gallons. One feature I do want to include, a bow pulpit with toe railing. Started less than 1 minute ago This video shows a. by In Memory Walter K Sep 26th, '08, 12:07, Post 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? I also have cummins 270s in mine. The Volvo gear that was in the lobster boat mated to an old 125 hp Volvo 40 was an 8 degree. by Bill Mckinnon Sep 22nd, '08, 17:45, Post Covers WOW! One piece fore peak or deck 1 form core with about 2.5 of crown. While they have been out of production for many years, used models are continually in demand regardless of age or condition. Bob - I appreciate your point of view on Yanmars - definitely a personal preference thing. I'll never ruin a $50 buzz with a $4 sandwich, bill what do you mean a little more money?the differance beween the two is 10,000 dollars .don`t you think that money would be better spent inproving effiency.capt. Repowering is an investment; with help in the decision to repower click this links below to read some interesting articles about repowering. 30 Lobster Boat She's faster than my gasser was at cruise. 28 Main Boat 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. Four centerline automatic bilge pumps keep everything dry. Engine Accessories Way too much fuel as you can see, shes heavy. exactly what you would expect from a company that use a converted gas engine to satisfy the small diesel market. I will get the skinny on service records, oil sampling etc. The one thing not mentioned is the flexibility of the shafts. I will place on your trailer for transport. They're supposed to be relatively fuel efficient, and there's a guy somewhere around here that I've heard put the 6.2s in his B31 and really likes them. Anyone I know? You won't make a mistake with either engine, but you can make a mistake with an unknowledgeable installer who's dying to get the job. Stainless Steel Products Dock Appeal: The boot stripe and house stripe blue were changed and painted in flag blue Awlgrip. I cruise at 2400rpms (23-24 knots) and top out at 2900rpms (29-30 knots). Thus if they do go a season or two, I'd be ahead of the game. I had a Volvo in my last boat ( maintanice nightmare) and a gas marine power in my boat before that. The 25 footer with the 370 cruises 20-22 knots @ 2400 rpms. The tower is anchored by stanchions of three-foot custom aluminum tubing and provides seating for two. The forms of resplash are as varied as the ports the 31s call home from adding outboards to slicing off half of the topsides; if you can think of it, likely it been done. by Joe E May 17th, '16, 20:59, Post by Bruce May 18th, '16, 18:13, Post All MerCruiser Remanufactured engines come with a 1-year factory backed limited warranty. EGTs never exceed 700F-750F max at any rpm. The famous ride is undeniably one of the best. This is what led me to Seaboard Marine and Tony to see what theycould do to help build my dream boat, a 31 Bertram. Below that they are about the same. I have an open mind to new ideas, my primary criteria when considering each issue of this project is function and durability. 36 Osmand Bea 34 Hatteras I would think aluminum would be much better. by ed c. Sep 27th, '08, 21:53, Post Here's my 2 cents, and yeah, its a little contradictory at the end. Boat has Covered top flybridge, outriggeers, no soft spots, no damage. 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! 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. 35 Duffy I am reaching out to the Seaboard Marine community for input as this project progresses as I value your practical feedback on various topics posted. by bob lico Dec 30th, '15, 22:35, Post Hinges I splashed on Jan 16 2016 after a 4 1/2 year build and just turned 400 hours. I have an opportunity to get a project 25' Bertram that needs stringers and transom work I was thinking of putting twin ford 302's bumped to 250 hp and put in alpha gen 1 outdrives. Our business plans have changed and lack of time forces sell. by Harv Sep 22nd, '08, 21:51, Post 36 Chriscraft A Classic 49-Year-Old Ribside Whaler is Given New Life. Chain tangles because it falls faster than the anchor. Finally, the perfect engine to replace a 5.7 litre or 7.4 litre classic inboard! . The twin Mercruiser 3.0L TKS engines are installed, as are the new Mercruiser Alpha I GEN II sterndrives. Did you consider the QSB series before making your decision? The quality of our work will exceed your expectations. The safety and pease of mind when the family is on the boat is a huge factor. Navatech - whoa horsey, that's a ton of great info. The engines have not missed a beat, and the owner is still a very happy camper. They're mostly heavy (for their output), dirty, loud, slow, and in need of TLC. A month or two after I bought my boat I was going to buy new props(1.6k) for spares from H+H propellor, the guy told me I should upgrade to 1.5 shafts at 4.5k cost. I have 60 feet of chain followed by 340 ft. of rode. 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. Fishability and Comfort: The cockpit is non slip (Dr. Pertrera is considering adding teak Sea Dek). The intended use of my boat is sport fishing Southern California Islands and occasional dive trips. Will try to get a season or two out of them, then re-power. the price is negotiable? 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). :-O. 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). 31 Bay Head They are certainly not the same engines that shipped out of Charleston 15 years ago! 36 Uniflite Very pleased with progress of the project! Like Dug said it was a service issue. 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. So you aren't saving any money at this point on running gear. Now its a picnic boat on steroids, he says. 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. Walter. You need to decide on the size engine you want. I use controls on the bridge and a remote when I want to operate from the bow. later this week when we're on-site with the boat. the marinize version is a POS. 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. 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. Hello Bill Thank you for the comments and very nice catch! It is compact as well, so it will fit into the existing engine bay without any costly engineering, David said. It was acquired in Nautic Club Ibiza (Spain) in quite a bad shape with no maintenance. by bob lico Jun 14th, '16, 12:33, Post A Bertram 35 Moppie owner repowers his classic craft with Volvo Penta IPS diesels. Unquestionably, the chief attribute of any Bertram 31 is her legendary deep-V bull design. 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. Add new engines and you should be able to net your full repower investment cost, or very close to it, with little difficulty. 212 hours already and counting. scenarioL113 Senior Member Posts: 680 Joined: Sat May 31, 2008 2:00 pm Location: Massapequa Park, NY. My present boat has the 330Bs and 220A gears, you will love these engines for the unmatched combination of simplicity, reliability and performance. by In Memory Walter K Sep 22nd, '08, 19:32, Post by Navatech May 17th, '16, 08:05, Post A good friend of mine is doing a 28 here in Australia right now, and hes doing a stunning job. Not only is MerCruisers new 383 MAG Inboard 4V powerful and lightweight, it also comes. #1. Asymmetrical Stringers & Transmission Mountings. Hi all, I'm tossing the idea around of repowering my 1970 31 Bertram Bahia Mar. 31 Bertram 1964 Bertram 31 Sportfisher. Good Luck! 200 rpms available if you want or need them. by Tony Meola Dec 29th, '15, 21:50, Post Bill, What windlass remote setup do you have or use? by Hyena Love Sep 26th, '08, 10:37, Post What speed are the Yanmars rated at, and what transmission ratio are you considering? The investment will be well worth it in 15-20 years. I am based in Reno, NV but grew up in Southern California and look forward to getting back on the water fishing. Yachting may receive financial compensation for products purchased through this site. 36 Tiara 44 Trawler If Im in a hurry and the water is calm Ill cruise @ 2800-3000 rpm running 27-28 knots. 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 by mike ohlstein Dec 31st, '15, 09:55, Post I'm running ZF220a 1.5:1's with 21X22 Mich Nibral DJX (#5 cup) on inch and 3/8's shafts. 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She boasts full electronic instrumentation at helm and on tower. Understood on your plan. Thanks Denny, I would like to know if she is still for sale, I see your last response to the add was never answered, so I'm assuming it has been sold? 34 Morgan 26 Wahoo Everything is in very good shape and well maintained. I attached a picture from a week and half ago. Thanks for the comment on the windlass controls this is very helpful as it appears you have practical experience vs marketing literature. Thanks, I am using a Lewmar windlass. 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). It has 9,32 meters length, 3,4 m. the boats beam and prop is 1,70 meters long. Contact Us | Marine In business for 50 years we have repowered 100s of Vessels and have 1000s of satisfied customers. 34 Baha 36 Webber Cove I have a friend with similar vintage Bertram 31 Express that is used 100% for offshore fishing and he loves it. by Tony Meola Sep 23rd, '08, 20:24, Post Im looking for about 50 kts. Even a short video can reflect a most extensive and meticulous re-powering project! by Hyena Love Sep 26th, '08, 13:31, Post A Bonnier LLC Company. by Tony Meola May 17th, '16, 22:42, Post Full-service Marina with Certified Volvo & Cummins Marine Technicians 516-378-7331, Mako Marina Freeport New York 516-378-7331. He repowered her w/ Yanmar 4LHs (must be 15 years now) and she cruises great and sips fuel. 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Most of us have an opinion (usually a very strong one) about this iconic boat. No she did not as the best we saw as 39.5K one way and 39K the other way. After its restoration it has real weight with half-filled deposit of 7.5 tones. This project is a goal I have been working towards for a long time. Decision was made to totally gut the area due to a lot more rot than first pass review. Ralph *** ***. by moguls2go May 16th, '16, 20:57, Post MOBY DICK is a leisure boat Bertram 31 fly, made in 1962 and acquired in 2013 to be restored. Re: Cummins repower. Low hours and ready to go. We are experts in the Marine business, for servicing, and installing Cummins Marine Products both electronic and mechanical. With the off-chance that either they fail earlier or I decide to move quicker, any thoughts on current model year replacement engines? The universal opinions stem from the boat impact. Once we clear this hurdle, I will have to evaluate what accessories and cosmetic issues to address. 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. I have seen several stainless supports like this crack after a few years of enduring the stressing of ocean fishing. Many 31's have been renovated at great expense, including new engines. Many of the several thousand built are still in use today, around the globe, still catching more than their share. I check my lobster traps a couple of times per week. can you have photos of the interior? Replacement Fly Bridge - Bertram 31: Home 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. Cummins Marine Diesel Repower Specialists Forums General Discussion Bertram 31 Full Restoration. The re sale on a diesel is way greater. My parameters for evaluating a refit lie at the intersection of three pieces of the puzzle: 1) Vision and good taste. For convenience I also paint orange stripes on my rode every 30 feet. 42 Bruno This motors are cheap to repair and maintain. Quick links. Repower Bertram 46.6. Cockpit Panels 31 Parts 36 Mainship Unless salt water cooled your manifolds should last a good long time, risers on the other hand need to be replaced every few years "diesel don't loose rpm's going up the hill." The only place you will gain any thing with the 370s is above 2800 RPM. I had a Lewmar windlass on my previous 31 Blackfin. bertram31.com Last visit was: Wed Mar 22, 2023 8:18 pm It is currently Wed Mar 22, 2023 8:18 pm Topics Topics Posts Last post General Discussion The Main Sand Box for bertram31.com Moderators: CaptPatrick, mike ohlstein, Bruce 10554 Topics 121729 Posts Last post Re: BAYLISS--31 REFIT by trace elements Wed Mar 22, 2023 3:47 pm Swap & Sell and generally it only happens when your offshore.all repowering of 31bertram to 315hp diesel you MUST change to capt. It is equipped with a Pompanette Fighting Chair with striking rod holders center mounted. 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. 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. Louver Vents It cruise @3200 rpm 22 knots. Fiberglass 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. 35 Ocean 37 Tiara 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 math on that requires minimum 1.5" shafts. Just an idea to think about. by Charlie J Dec 31st, '15, 11:21, Post Please contact Morgan Bertram at 954 614 2087. 37 Egg Harbor 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. Good question. Repowers . 28 Baha Ill try to get more photos posted on a regular basis as time permits. 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. We seatrialed with 5 fat guys on board and the engines still made 3450 on the calibrated tachs. by PeterPalmieri May 18th, '16, 13:07, Post Being a fire captain in an area with a large harbor I have been on 6 boat Fires (in the water) in 19 years and many more in dry dock. Bait Wells 36 Runaway If you are close to Oxnard, go down to the Channel Islands harbor and get Bruce to let you look around at Noel May. FAQ; Home. 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. And, the way she has been designed with marlin tower location balance and engine weight set a bit deeper in the hull, this Bertram is not as wet as mostnot dry, but much better than most 31s. Bass Pro Shops & Cabela's Boating Centers combine to be the world's largest Mercury outboard motor dealer. 46 Bertram According to Soundings, aficionados refer to it as "Bertram Art." In Forked River, the Yanmar dealer's reputation was lacking while the Cummins dealer has one of the best reps around. 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. General Discussion. by Carl Jun 14th, '16, 06:15, Post I have a 28 with Mercruiser 350 mpi (fuel injection) 2003 and I personally rebuild it. Three years ago I rebuilt/repowered a 25 ft Terry Jason (Calvin Beal design) lobster boat. I have the opportunity to go forward with it and I want to do it right. She cruises at 26 knots and runs 31 WOT. by Navatech Dec 30th, '15, 18:37, Post by Yannis May 17th, '16, 03:12, Post See how Kim Audas has repowered his with a single, MerCruiser 350HP inboard. Bill. Time to continue our love affair for old boats. Show More. For weight reasons the stainless will be very thin wall and maybe smaller diameter as well. The Mercs would cruise around 23 knots with a top speed of 32+ knots. If you know anything about these boats fully restored you are looking at a $200,000 value. The 220A gear has a 10 degree down angle and would not fit. 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 Tony Meola Sep 22nd, '08, 20:48, Post 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. 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