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Well… we walked away from the B37. Beautiful boat outside the engine room. The owner would not extend the contract to “work out” the engine and aftercooler issues. Also wood cored below the waterline is a no go for me. Makes me miss my 35 with the Cummins even more…

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Daniel,
Please reach out when in my neck of the woods! If this deal goes through, I’ll take you offshore on the Bertram! I enjoy hanging with Bertram folks and would welcome your visit.
Cheers,
Sago

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She is FINE! I do love the name!

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Ladies and Gentlemen, This site is like a Family, or better Friends which is Family that we choose to keep. I have been away from this site as I sold my B31 years ago. I the bought a Bertram 35 w/370 Cummins, got an offer I couldn’t refuse and sold it exactly a year ago. God knows we miss that boat,...

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Hey Folks, I am under contract to purchase a 1990 Bertram 37 with Cat 3208ta’s 375 hp. During the engine survey and the sea trial the engine surveyor found the leaking aftercooler. The oil analysis on the starboard engine also revealed a high Sodium content which indicates the leaking aftercooler as...

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Beautiful job on the B31 and the Samurai! The detail on the Bertram is amazing!

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I am a huge fan of Cummins! They are bulletproof and parts are cheaper than any other diesel. I have all mechanical 370 Cummins 5.9 BTA’s in my old girl and she flies! I cruise at 24 kts and burn 20 gph, WOT is 31.9 kts. Our Gulf waters rarely allow more than a cruise speed of 24 kts so its perfect....

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We need a Rendezvous in the FL Panhandle. So many Bertrams that need some good mingling and networking!

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Do not provide documentation of the date the engines were installed. The vessel manufacturing date should supersede the EPA requirements and be Grandfathered in...
Good luck!

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This forum is made up of truly a Bertram Family, and especially our First Mates!
Bravo!

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What Beautiful lines, it ceases to amaze me the beauty and function of this vessel!
Nicely done!

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Geebert,
I just sent you a pm. I might be able to help.

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Very Fine! A rare species with fine lines!

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My B35 is a tank but with 370 Cummins it will push 31.9 knots, and the fuel gauge moves just as fast... but at 24 knots it burns 20 gal/hr. Very economical with 6 or 7 guys and fuel, ice, and the Baitwell full! And that’s about as fast as the comfort zone allows, I love this boat!

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Nice clean lines on the new top Cam, looks awesome!
All the curves in the right place, can’t wait to see it done!
Cheers!

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DanielM, you are so right, like God had a weed eater and knocked everything off at 20 feet. From I-10 all the way to Panama City and East. Then it went to the direct path where everything was removed, Mexico Beach was ground zero, down to the bare earth, and an ax a mile wide was dragged across the ...

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I’m with Bob, every charter boat around here is loaded with Furuno! I have older Furuno 3D on my boat and love it. I am seeing more Raymarine on new CC charters (funny seeing Center Console Charters, I’m so old school, Sportfish models are the real charter boats!) but that may have to do with the bo...

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I know the hurricane code only too well, I am a Building Contractor practicing in both commercial and residential. I have seen too many hurricanes and the wrath they have unleashed upon us. I also have seen the effect of the new building codes and they work. When the only homes in a neighborhood lef...

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I just had a similar experience on my B-35, but eventually my steering was completely lost from my bridge helm and I had to steer from the cabin helm. I costed out the repair to my Hynautic brand system to find parts are available if you can find them. So I asked several professionals and got recomm...

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I had Volvo’s in my 31 when I got her, sold them as fast as possible! If you can find parts, they are 4x’s or more than Cummins parts. Sell the engines and find a pair of mechanical Bta’s. My 2 cents...
Buy American Steel!

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Thanks for the tour! It’s neat to see a totally different environment on the waterfront.

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Great pics!
Your Spirit speaks loud about who this Bertram crowd is, love It!
Cheers!

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If Y’all came to visit the FL Panhandle, Destin, or the “Redneck Riviera” (Panama City Beach), to Pensacola Beach and the Alabama Shore you would go home and start packing your bags! Our Governor never closed fishing and boating, and is doing everything possible to get the State up and running. We a...

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I just filled up the B35 in Panhandle of Florida and paid $1.85/gallon. This is off-road or dyed diesel so we don’t pay fuel (road) tax.
Best price at a Marina that I can remember!

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Progressive with agreed value is really hard to beat! This is my third year insured with zero claims, and they lowered my rates by 20%. Plus if you pay the annual premium in full, there is a discount for that too (another3-5%). Hagerty is a great company as well. I had my Rybovich insured with them ...

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Classic Lines on a Classy Lady!
So nice and clean, simple, sometimes less is more!

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Kevind767, PM sent.

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Kevind,
I’m across the bay and have a ton of glass, epoxy and wood experience. PM me and I will be glad to help.
Cheers!

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Nice job, looks Great!

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MEK will remove a lot of gummy stuff and will flash rapidly. Good luck!

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Early bird those numbers are great and inspirational! I pulled a pair of running Volvo diesels out of my 31, I didn’t want the expense or headaches, sold them in a week. I then purchased a pair of Cummins Bta 5.9 and I’m rebuilding them to drop into the 31. I have Cummins 370’s in my B35 and absolut...

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A great read, thanks Rocky!
I recently saw a video on a Michael Rybovich boat named “Lizzy Bee”, another piece of art. Google this fine vessel, new and pricey too!

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Well Done! After watching the progress in detail over the years, I feel like part of the journey! So glad you and the family are finally enjoying her!
Bravo!

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In my 30’s I restored an old Rybovich. It was a true labor of Love. It was all wood and fiberglass sandwiched into art form, it was an honor to have the opportunity to work on this beautiful vessel, let alone to own her and enjoy her! She was truly a classic with lines that others would envy... But ...

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The New Bertram 35, which shadows the old 31 in looks, starts at $950,000.00 for a base price boat. That is $27,142.00 per foot. So at 31 feet that would be a $841,428.00 boat! Look at that in words: Bertram 31 for Eight Hundred and Forty One Thousand, Four Hundred and Twenty Eight Even Dollars. ($8...

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Here are a couple of options that have worked for me on my old Rybovich, and this will save a ton of time, fiberglass materials, epoxy and will look great. And did I say time, lots of time! 1. 1/8” Baltic Burch plywood can be bought in different size sheets to meet your needs. I would use the old pa...

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To my Bertram Brothers and Family, I hope this finds everyone Healthy and Happy and ready for another New Year!
Keep the posts and the Website alive, this is such a plethora of information and Inspiration!

Cheers!

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Beautiful Work Cam! Well done! I just picked up another B25. Totally unmolested, 1969 inboard model without engines and a FB. Nice shape, I’m thinking about putting a bracket and an outboard on her and fishing it hard. The other B25 I have is stripped and a naked hull ready for a new life! I was goi...

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Great Video! Warms my Heart!
We need more of these events in other areas, such as the FL Panhandle...

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Awesome! Congrats! It’s been a longtime coming with lots of hard work, proud of you Cam! We have been on this journey with you... even though we have never formally met, I feel like I know you and a friend who has been patiently waiting! What size outboard did you mount on her transom? Have you weig...

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Pete, are the hatches in FL or Mass?
Thanks!

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The Pictures are Priceless, and speak a thousand words!
Well done!

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Spray foam insulation and mini splits!
You can buy DOW foam insulation kits. The mini splits come charged, so if short copper runs install won’t require an HVAC guy and vacuum pump.
Enjoy!

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Great Story! And to only be in your thirties... that is awesome. I have purchased project boats, refurbished them, enjoyed and moved on, but also always made a profit by buying at the right price and the right boat! What a great way to keep moving up. I too learned my skills from my Father, but most...

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Aluminum tanks work great if cared for properly. I always coat the exterior surfaces with two coats of a product made for military marine fuel tanks manufactured by Sherwin Williams called “Coal Tar Epoxy”. It is exactly what the title describes, a two part epoxy that thickens up like tar, comes in ...

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Thank You so much for sharing!
That gives many of us other 31 guys hope and something to shoot for. Those are great pictures and memories, and I am looking forward to the same!
Cheers!

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Matt, Well Done, keep the momentum going!
What color is the hull? Looks to be a slight Blue tint, shows well...
Cheers!

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Progressive will insure and not require a survey.

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Bertram's little Cousin!

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This will be some good competition to the Yanmars...
Can you share the costs, weight, and when finished the final numbers?
Thanks in advance!

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