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