Stratford, Connecticut. Following in line with Bertrams heritage, they are staying true to a commitment to Mercury Marine as the exclusive engine manufacturer for their outboard-powered models. In return, Mercury is providing constant feedback on how to best optimize their engines. She is built on a solid fiberglass deep-V hull, and is beamy for a 28-footer at 11 feet. saw a few 28 bridge boats with outboards but the only 31 ft bert refit that I saw was a bridge boat converted to a center console but they were smart enough to keep it with in boards . 45 kts at WOT on smooth water. Boat Make. Underneath is space for a Yeti icebox. It was re-engined and tanked in 2007. Rebuilt in 2020 with twin 225HP Ford 302 Fresh Water Cooled engines, this Bertram is equally well-suited for cruising as it is for sport fishing. The owner of this 1967 Bertram 20 is enjoying his 18 desktop replica model at home. Bertram is a yacht manufacturer that currently has 274 yachts for sale on YachtWorld, including 27 new vessels and 247 used yachts, listed by experienced yacht brokers mainly in the following countries: United States, Italy, Greece, France and Canada. 42 gallon fuel tank. 1964 Bertram 20` Moppie - If you are in the market for an antique and classic boat, look no further than this 1964 Bertram Moppie 20, priced right at $15,000 (offers encouraged).This boat is located in Watertown, New York. Located in Lanoka Harbor, New Jersey, this 1974 Bertram 28 is a great sport fishing boat. Found that laying it 45 degrees to the curved edge worked. Liveaboard Sailboat. Contact us for a quote. I have a 7.3 non turbo which was a power plant for many school buses.The bus/truck mechanics that I talk to say they are good for 350,000 before thinikng of a rebuild.Mine is in a 93 chassis and runs like a swiss watch,,160,000 miles. Location. Actually long before I ever was lucky enough to find this forum and material supply source. So if I want to have back-up capacity I can get that with an outboard on a bracket. Setback - 18 to 36. Cruiser Boat. This classic design 1980 bertram has been repowered with 2020 150hp evinrude outboards and it looks simply stunning. Thanks Peter. Plug or cap the shaft log at both ends. AVAILABLE SIZES. Year: 1971. . Bertram 28 CC Poppa. that boat you are referencing is a 26ft out of avalon . Best. This is a one of a kind Boat, Bertram 25 express cruiser. 28 BERTRAM OUTBOARD CONVERSION - Page 49 - Boat Builder Central - Builder Forums. Bertram convertible that went through a major refit in 2002 and was refitted with outboards. Its under the General Discussions Board. Quinn the Eskimo Newbie. www.sdmodelmakers.com. Power steering, DTS Throttle and Shift. Bertram 26 Sport Convertible. According to our knowledge it is number five of the 32 original When executed properly, an outboard conversion can look really clean, even factory OE clean like this restored Sutphen with twin Mercury Verados. Absolutely fantastic handling rig. by DAYTRIP Sun Feb 22, 2015 11:29 pm. Ive had my Bertram 26 Sport Convertible since 200314 of those years on the Chesapeake Bay, the past 3 years on Buzzards Bay, and it just may be heading to Palm Beach area in the next year or so. Arguably known as the best riding 20-footer of its time and possibly ever, it has a 26 degree transom to make the ride bounce-free and the same ride as a much larger boat. Rib Boat. 2023 Bertram 39. I found this posting on a Bertram forum. Researched this and stuck on final choice on whether to install a pod or notch the transom to make a well WITH hydraulic jacking plate on the Berty. Remove the helm from the console. Report Ad. Remove flybridge, lift hardtop approximately 100mm. Fabricate rear engine well and modify transom to suit Outboards. Added battens total and started planking it with foam. THE SUN NEVER SETS ON THE BERTRAM EMPIRE. Route steering and control lines down the middle or on one side of the deck. Boats that make seaworthy an understatement and were proud to put our name behind. Most all of the structural part is done including the bucks, liquid tanks in the bow section, head bulkheards, cabin floor, etc. Just completed full restoration, she was totally stripped,everything new,wiring,two Simrad NSS9" evo2, ,awlgrip hull and topsides,new upholstery,pumps,battery,fuel tank,all new glass,custom Alaskan bulkhead,etc., fiberglass full hull pod extension,the motors are 2013 twin Honda 150's ,warranty to 2018. Plus - clean inboard to outboard conversion, extra space inside the boat, extra water tight compartment. Curiously, shirking Mercurys high-performance outboard engines, the builder decided to power the boat with a 160-hp MerCruiser. I have 2 questions; 1. Has anyone done a conversion to an outboard. Bertrams inboard diesel powered 35 bridge and 61 convertible models have done particularly well in international markets with products delivered to Europe, Asia, Central America and the Caribbean over the last year. 15 days ago. I have done a ton to it more recently. I imagine you'd be looking at Mark Paulhus, Bertram CEO, stated that With the support of Bertrams parent company, the Gavio Group, who also owns Italian super yacht builders Baglietto and CCN, #7. Re: 28 BERTRAM OUTBOARD CONVERSION. Time for fairing, and fairing and more fairing. 2004 Grady-White 330 Express. Cabin & flybridge construction. 2004 Grady-White 330 Express. More information. More like this. Another advantage is the rigging is hidden and run through the bracket and most have access panels built in, so installs are easy and clean looking. 10 followers. Thats because the file is labeled August 31, 1967. Built one at a time by Bertram, the quality shows in a smooth ride and rattle-free construction. Aside from that, I've spent years running single screw tugs, fishing boats, etc, and working on single-screw tankers, and I don't see the huge reliability advantage of twins. Does anyone else remember seeing a 33 converted to outboards. The 20 Sportsman was one of the first forays Bertram made into center consoles. According to Tommy Thompson, Bertrams V.P. of Sales, The introduction of the new outboard portfolio will certainly allow Bertram to increase its North American presence by giving boaters an outboard option that lives up to the Bertram ride and quality that they have come to expect. Smith Yacht Sales. Bertram 20 - Pod vs transom mod. Steve Fowler. A 10hp outboard will push it about that speed. This is a collectible classic 25ft. I've been looking at a few of the old Bertram 20 footers, "Bajas" I think they're called. Boat Console. The standard version features twin Mercury 250HP engines, but the Bertram 28CC can also be combined with the new Verado 300s. Because it's a Bertram. Maybe I haven't seen one. Please keep your progress updated. Aluminum Boat. View Single Post 07-12-2014, 04:40 AM #1 PeteMPJR86. 1973. This is one of the rarest Bertrams on the planet. Well, 15 years ago I bought a 28 Bertram that was a hard luck case. Bateau2 - Builder Forums. Hingham, Massachusetts. * current survey report completed dec 16. yachthub.com. Boat Projects. Lots of posts have suggested Bertram should have thought about an outboard configuration for the 31 Moppie in their new iteration. All brackets are pre-drilled for your transom and your engine. Bertram 20 Hardtop225 Outboard Conversion Fishing and cruising 2 rod holders, vhf attena, aft shower, bait tank hook up, fresh water wash down. Bertram 25 Twin Outboards. Posts: 2 Likes: 0 Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts Bertram 25 Outboard Conversion. November 7, 2019 By InTheBite Editor. Trouty, I have talked to the owner of the yard which built my boat as well a very experianced Marine surveyer. 1973 Bertram 31 Flybridge Cruiser Sport Fish Edition (open). I have seen a total of 3 were I live. Started out as a rewire a few weeks ago and now have internal stripped out and 350chev about to be removed and install an OB and paint job on internal. 1,909. Mandurah Outboards. All the ones I've seen have had sterndrives, and I'd like to know if the conversion is successful. Reactions: One_Leg. Junior Member . Mattapoisett, MA / North Palm Beach, FL. Price: US$48,500. Bertram Convertible Boats for Sale Craigslist & Bertram Convertible Specs & Pictures. May 18, 2011. Mount the outboard helm to the console. Post. 28 BERTRAM OUTBOARD CONVERSION. I remember seeing a 33 FBC a year or so ago that had been converted and was done to the nines. Well, it does have a convertible top. They look like a solid good riding hull. The 20 and 25 Bahia Mar and Moppies were either stern drives or inboards. Frameless window frame construction. 9. Boat builder Bertram Yachts recently announced that the company is planning to expand its range of offshore fishing boats to include a comprehensive lineup of outboard powered products. The 26.6 is the only outboard model that Bertram ever made. Center Console. We removed all of the old wood stringers, ground out the entire engine room and re-glassed as needed. What can anyone tell me about them, and 2. Price reduction! Thread: Bertram 25 Outboard Conversion. Models currently listed on YachtWorld vary in size and length from 20 feet to 74 feet. How much do Bertram boats cost? Bertram boats for sale on Boat Trader are offered at a range of prices, valued from $9,935 on the cheaper end all the way up to $3,965,000 for the bigger-ticket boats. Supply and fit 2 x 175HP Mercury Verado's. I re did it and it came to be this. bertram 20 moppie hardtop/outboard conversion - $13000 (Costa Mesa Newport Beach) Bertram 20 Moppie Jenerator Junior Member. $69,000. Call for Price. Bertram 25 Express Cruiser, Outboard Conversion. Its the Boat you will almost never find! On top of all of the platforms have a non-skid texture for your safety, which comes in white, custom colors to match your boat are available on special custom order. Now, why they call this a convertible is a bit of a mystery, because all other convertibles are flybridge sedans, but this is a cuddy cabin outboard. Dave's 25' Bertram Conversion. SD Model Makers builds replica #powerboat and #sailboat models in ANY size or scale. Join Date: Jul 2014. Kayak Fishing. Remove the propeller from the shaft, and draw the shaft up into the engine compartment and out of the shaft log. Install the outboard control package. Bertram is a boat builder in the marine industry that offers boats for sale in a range of sizes on Boat Trader, with the smallest current boat listed at 20 feet in length, to the longest vessel measuring in at 70 feet, and an average length of 35 feet. Behind the two seats, the stern area houses a wet bar that can also be configured with a grill, depending on requirements. They both have told me that Bertram sold the hull mold to this local yard under license to make Bertram 20's. US$134,900. Were known for making the most rugged, versatile boats in existence. Only real plan is a head and storage. Buzzk, Look on the Bertram31.com site, there is someone doing that to a Bertram25. The Bertram Moppie 20 is one of the best-looking boats of the 60s. Upvote 0. Manufacturer: Marathon Boats & Yachts, Inc. Price: US$29,500. Jan 25, 2017 30 49 47 Sooke, British columbia Name Quinn Boat 290 shamrock Mar 26, 2019 #8 Remove 2 x 470 Mercruisers. Platform 60 to 96. Re: Inboard Diesels vs Outboard conversion on Bertram 28. AUDAX is a beautiful performing 28 Ft Bertram w/ a pair of Yanmar 4LHA 230 HP marine diesels, Hurth 630A 1.5 ratio gears and 1818 3B cupped nibral props. the 28' Bert does a great job having outboards, I have one. C. Raymond Hunts design shattered records more than 50 years ago, and the Bertram 31 became a legend. TAMPA, FLA. October 28, 2019 Iconic American boat builder Bertram Yachts is delighted to announce today that the company is planning to expand its range of offshore fishing boats to include a comprehensive lineup of outboard powered products. Modern Deck. Boat Names. the 31' rigs need to be the 315 hp yanmar diesels or the cummins diesels maybe a set of 350hp yamaha's.. but to get weight, balance and fuel right will be hard.