2004 Grady-White 330 Express. I have 2 questions; 1. Join Date: Jul 2014. 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. 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. 2004 Grady-White 330 Express. When executed properly, an outboard conversion can look really clean, even factory OE clean like this restored Sutphen with twin Mercury Verados. I found this posting on a Bertram forum. Remove the helm from the console. Price reduction! This classic design 1980 bertram has been repowered with 2020 150hp evinrude outboards and it looks simply stunning. I have done a ton to it more recently. Boats that make seaworthy an understatement and were proud to put our name behind. Remove flybridge, lift hardtop approximately 100mm. Well, 15 years ago I bought a 28 Bertram that was a hard luck case. The standard version features twin Mercury 250HP engines, but the Bertram 28CC can also be combined with the new Verado 300s. Lots of posts have suggested Bertram should have thought about an outboard configuration for the 31 Moppie in their new iteration. 15 days ago. Bertram 26 Sport Convertible. They look like a solid good riding hull. Actually long before I ever was lucky enough to find this forum and material supply source. 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. View Single Post 07-12-2014, 04:40 AM #1 PeteMPJR86. www.sdmodelmakers.com. Re: Inboard Diesels vs Outboard conversion on Bertram 28. $69,000. Please keep your progress updated. 1973. Manufacturer: Marathon Boats & Yachts, Inc. Price: US$29,500. Junior Member . Underneath is space for a Yeti icebox. Re: 28 BERTRAM OUTBOARD CONVERSION. Power steering, DTS Throttle and Shift. Install the outboard control package. Stratford, Connecticut. Were known for making the most rugged, versatile boats in existence. We removed all of the old wood stringers, ground out the entire engine room and re-glassed as needed. Built one at a time by Bertram, the quality shows in a smooth ride and rattle-free construction. Aluminum Boat. Best. Added battens total and started planking it with foam. Its under the General Discussions Board. What can anyone tell me about them, and 2. Setback - 18 to 36. bertram 20 moppie hardtop/outboard conversion - $13000 (Costa Mesa Newport Beach) Bertram 20 Moppie 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. 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. Because it's a Bertram. 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. Does anyone else remember seeing a 33 converted to outboards. I remember seeing a 33 FBC a year or so ago that had been converted and was done to the nines. The 20 Sportsman was one of the first forays Bertram made into center consoles. A 10hp outboard will push it about that speed. All brackets are pre-drilled for your transom and your engine. Rib Boat. This is a collectible classic 25ft. All the ones I've seen have had sterndrives, and I'd like to know if the conversion is successful. Posts: 2 Likes: 0 Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts Bertram 25 Outboard Conversion. 1973 Bertram 31 Flybridge Cruiser Sport Fish Edition (open). Mattapoisett, MA / North Palm Beach, FL. Post. 9. 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. 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. She is built on a solid fiberglass deep-V hull, and is beamy for a 28-footer at 11 feet. 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. . Reactions: One_Leg. Boat Console. Found that laying it 45 degrees to the curved edge worked. May 18, 2011. Most all of the structural part is done including the bucks, liquid tanks in the bow section, head bulkheards, cabin floor, etc. Smith Yacht Sales. Remove the propeller from the shaft, and draw the shaft up into the engine compartment and out of the shaft log. 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. Bertram 20 - Pod vs transom mod. Mount the outboard helm to the console. Buzzk, Look on the Bertram31.com site, there is someone doing that to a Bertram25. 1,909. Boat Names. They both have told me that Bertram sold the hull mold to this local yard under license to make Bertram 20's. Only real plan is a head and storage. 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. I imagine you'd be looking at Time for fairing, and fairing and more fairing. Contact us for a quote. The owner of this 1967 Bertram 20 is enjoying his 18 desktop replica model at home. I've been looking at a few of the old Bertram 20 footers, "Bajas" I think they're called. Bertram convertible that went through a major refit in 2002 and was refitted with outboards. 10 followers. Center Console. Jan 25, 2017 30 49 47 Sooke, British columbia Name Quinn Boat 290 shamrock Mar 26, 2019 #8 Price: US$48,500. Bertram Convertible Boats for Sale Craigslist & Bertram Convertible Specs & Pictures. the 28' Bert does a great job having outboards, I have one. More information. More like this. 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. SD Model Makers builds replica #powerboat and #sailboat models in ANY size or scale. #7. Steve Fowler. AVAILABLE SIZES. The 26.6 is the only outboard model that Bertram ever made. US$134,900. Thread: Bertram 25 Outboard Conversion. 42 gallon fuel tank. C. Raymond Hunts design shattered records more than 50 years ago, and the Bertram 31 became a legend. Liveaboard Sailboat. Plus - clean inboard to outboard conversion, extra space inside the boat, extra water tight compartment. that boat you are referencing is a 26ft out of avalon . Route steering and control lines down the middle or on one side of the deck. Location. 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. I have seen a total of 3 were I live. Report Ad. Kayak Fishing. Boat Projects. Bateau2 - Builder Forums. Thats because the file is labeled August 31, 1967. Curiously, shirking Mercurys high-performance outboard engines, the builder decided to power the boat with a 160-hp MerCruiser. Models currently listed on YachtWorld vary in size and length from 20 feet to 74 feet. I re did it and it came to be this. Quinn the Eskimo Newbie. * current survey report completed dec 16. yachthub.com. Mandurah Outboards. 45 kts at WOT on smooth water. Located in Lanoka Harbor, New Jersey, this 1974 Bertram 28 is a great sport fishing boat. Year: 1971. The Bertram Moppie 20 is one of the best-looking boats of the 60s. 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. Absolutely fantastic handling rig. Supply and fit 2 x 175HP Mercury Verado's. THE SUN NEVER SETS ON THE BERTRAM EMPIRE. 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. November 7, 2019 By InTheBite Editor. Hingham, Massachusetts. Frameless window frame construction. 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. 28 BERTRAM OUTBOARD CONVERSION. Has anyone done a conversion to an outboard. This is a one of a kind Boat, Bertram 25 express cruiser. Maybe I haven't seen one. Platform 60 to 96. 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. 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 . Trouty, I have talked to the owner of the yard which built my boat as well a very experianced Marine surveyer. Behind the two seats, the stern area houses a wet bar that can also be configured with a grill, depending on requirements. This is one of the rarest Bertrams on the planet. Dave's 25' Bertram Conversion. Jenerator Junior Member. Bertram 28 CC Poppa. Its the Boat you will almost never find! Plug or cap the shaft log at both ends. 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. 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. 28 BERTRAM OUTBOARD CONVERSION - Page 49 - Boat Builder Central - Builder Forums. 2023 Bertram 39. 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. 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, Bertram 20 Hardtop225 Outboard Conversion Fishing and cruising 2 rod holders, vhf attena, aft shower, bait tank hook up, fresh water wash down. 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. Thanks Peter. 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. Boat Make. Bertram 25 Twin Outboards. by DAYTRIP Sun Feb 22, 2015 11:29 pm. Bertram 25 Express Cruiser, Outboard Conversion. Cabin & flybridge construction. According to our knowledge it is number five of the 32 original Fabricate rear engine well and modify transom to suit Outboards. Well, it does have a convertible top. Cruiser Boat. Call for Price. The 20 and 25 Bahia Mar and Moppies were either stern drives or inboards. Upvote 0. So if I want to have back-up capacity I can get that with an outboard on a bracket. Remove 2 x 470 Mercruisers. It was re-engined and tanked in 2007.