when it come to personal opinion i have one in my boat as generator (MASE) my corp has four small 3000 watt portable generators but they are all L-9 motors same as john deere small tractors absolutely nothing to do with using a Toyota land cruiser engine marinize in a 31 Bertram.they have abandon there stp 315 hp completely as a matter of fact you could hold a complete cylinder head as a ransom actually worth as much as the rest of the entire motor due to customers with a engine that went down due to a drop valve will pay big bucks to get there boat back in water. 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One regret we often hear from customers is when they sell their boat instead of repowering. Something else to think about, In order to reach the 3100+ RPM recommended for the 370, you will almost certainly have to have about one inch less pitch than you would use with the 330s. After a few weeks, I took another quick run with 3 guys total and about 100 gallons of fuel left on boat. Can you send me more pictures please if the boat is still available. Sometimes it was a two person job and I never had confidence in hauling anchor without issues. With the repower, handled by Florida Detroit Diesel-Allison, Fiddler moved from a 24-knot top speed to 34 knots, turning her into the more muscular dayboat the owner envisioned. Unquestionably, the chief attribute of any Bertram 31 is her legendary deep-V bull design. 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. Check this table out. Selecting Right Bottom Paint for Your Boat. 26 Forteir Just wrapping up my second year. Gas Shocks Louver Vents In business for 50 years we have repowered 100's of Vessels and have 1000's of satisfied customers. She looks salty, runs true, is exceptionally comfortableand catches fish! She boasts full electronic instrumentation at helm and on tower. The famous ride is undeniably one of the best. As I remember, my 454s were at about 3200 and 22 knts., and that was max. The only place you will gain any thing with the 370s is above 2800 RPM. I splashed on Jan 16 2016 after a 4 1/2 year build and just turned 400 hours. by scot Sep 23rd, '08, 22:57, Post MOBY DICK is a leisure boat Bertram 31 fly, made in 1962 and acquired in 2013 to be restored. Contact Us | Marine Im 54, so Im a little old-school, he stated in a press release. The TARGA 19 also features extra-wide . Will try to get a season or two out of them, then re-power. Bob - I appreciate your point of view on Yanmars - definitely a personal preference thing. MOBY DICK is a leisure boat Bertram 31 fly, made in 1962 and acquired in 2013 to be restored. Outriggers Widgeon - A Very . Actually I rarely use the remote. Great opportunity to own a boat of the ages. Marine and Boating Websites by YATCO BoatDeck, New 383 MAG Inboard 4V a perfect repower for all Bertram 28, 31 & 35s. by J Clark Sep 22nd, '08, 21:13, Post thats it carl now you said it-------torque,torque ridiculous comparison ! Here's a heap of fit out, including fibreglass work, painting and what we thought was a massive disaster! Repower Projects "ORCA" H&H Downeast Lobster Boat Build; Farallon 27 Repower "Sea Harvester" Radon Boat Extension; . Right now I"m leaning toward rebuilt 454's. The 31 was originaly designed as an open racing boat. WOW! The 3 gas fires were all fuel related. In Forked River, the Yanmar dealer's reputation was lacking while the Cummins dealer has one of the best reps around. by Tony Meola Dec 28th, '15, 22:19, Post by Carl Jun 14th, '16, 06:15, Post Here are some pics taken by my friend, the . Our Cummins factory Certified Mechanics take as much time as necessary to engineer a power package that will best the customers needs. Repower Sales . Replacement Fly Bridge - Bertram 31: Home Anyone I know? The money may be in the iron, but the key is your budget. 828-696-4153, Fiberglass Seaboard Marine delivers Guaranteed Better Than Factory Performance, Parts, Design, and Engineering for Cummins and other Marine Diesel applications. Walter. Repower Bertram 46.6. Thanks for the comment on the windlass controls this is very helpful as it appears you have practical experience vs marketing literature. I doubt the PO ever even knew it happened! 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. 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. Post by scenarioL113 Mon Jun 28, . by Navatech Dec 29th, '15, 15:33, Post 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. http://baltimore.craigslist.org/bod/5492370026.html, http://bertram31.com/newbb/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=12271. 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 If you don't use a lot your boat on long cruises is better be on gas the maintenance is cheap. I went to 1 3/4' shafts after that . Hi all, I'm tossing the idea around of repowering my 1970 31 Bertram Bahia Mar. Again for railing system, Aluminum at greater than 1 inch diameter? The original windshield was removed and replaced by an EZ2CY three quarter enclosure with various openings for ventilation. A few things I have found. 46 Silverton No she did not as the best we saw as 39.5K one way and 39K the other way. My Cummins 6Bs are rated at 315/330HP, with a max cruise speed of 2,800 RPMs. Who knows what the 120's made at the prop. by Carl Sep 27th, '08, 09:07, Post While they have been out of production for many years, used models are continually in demand regardless of age or condition. by Tony Meola Jun 1st, '16, 22:56, Post The 370 is mated to a ZF63A gear 1.54:1 ratio which has an 8 degree down angle. One feature I do want to include, a bow pulpit with toe railing. Quick links. They come with a two year warranty and cost about 28,000 complete package each. by fonsim May 17th, '16, 14:01, Post Sunstar Restoration Project - The Rebirth of a Star. I have the 315 Yanmars, 1.5"shafts, 20x23 4 blade nibral props, 2:1 gear I used to cruise at 26 to 28 Kts. Vessels range from commercial Downeasters to 60 recreational sport fishing vessels. There's plenty of Bertram and 25 Carribbean fly bridges arouns Australia. And it does so while weighing some 70 kilograms less. Many of the several thousand built are still in use today, around the globe, still catching more than their share. Why the 370s rather than the 330s? The meeting place for all Classic Bertram Owners and Fans. Any thoughts would be appreciated, as well as present day price info from any recent boats would be greatly appreciated. And the stainless. I have 60 feet of chain followed by 340 ft. of rode. Thus if they do go a season or two, I'd be ahead of the game. All that said, Priceless is greater than the sum of her parts. 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. by Joe E May 17th, '16, 20:59, Post Sadly the 6BT wont fit, so hes choosing between Yanmar 4 and 6 cylinder options. I will place on your trailer for transport. cruise. by Hyena Love Sep 26th, '08, 13:31, Post 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. I cruise at 2400rpms (23-24 knots) and top out at 2900rpms (29-30 knots). Adding the cabin and bridge moved the CG orward of where C. Raymond Hunt intended it. At 2200 rpms and 22 knts, the motors are loafing. In business for 50 years we have repowered 100s of Vessels and have 1000s of satisfied customers. I had a Bertram with twin 140's. Does anyone think 500 hp will be too much. 36 Tiara The TRACKER TARGA V-19 WT is built to safely fish big waters like the Great Lakes, whether that means trolling for lake trout or casting for smallmouth. A Bonnier LLC Company. According to Soundings, aficionados refer to it as "Bertram Art." So you aren't saving any money at this point on running gear. If you swing a larger diameter wheel go with a heavier(larger diameter) shaft. Am weighing all my options for possible repower.My boat is obviously old and I don't think worth it to put in brand new engines.For reasons of simplicity and cost should probably stay with mechanical engines.Qsb 5.9 440 would sure be nice though,but are 8 inches taller than my current engines and likely won't fit. by Tony Meola May 17th, '16, 22:42, Post They run and sound great. by Navatech Dec 29th, '15, 10:37, Post We hope to get started in the next 30-60 days. by Dug Sep 23rd, '08, 08:06, Post Cloudman . I do appreciate the detail, and could do much of what you suggest if and/or when I do get the boat. 36 Osmand Bea by JP Dalik Sep 22nd, '08, 19:09, 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. Company Fiberglass This t. Tony did some really nice things on that boat. Do you have any interior pictures?. What do you mean by a Full west coast stainless steel railing package? 132. 31 Albamar Will you be hands-on in the project in order to control costs? Did you consider the QSB series before making your decision? One piece fore peak or deck 1 form core with about 2.5 of crown. by Joe E May 17th, '16, 01:36, Post if I go this route of a 31 with gassers I will intend to repower not long after. I dont know, I like to keep things simple, it would take a bit to get me to leave behind my mechanical Bs, unless maybe if I lived down the street from Corey. It has 9,32 meters length, 3,4 m. the boats beam and prop is 1,70 meters long. 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. The result is efficient performance. 1973 B28 FBC/2007 4LHA STP's - "Phantom Duck" - Hull "BER 00794 1172". The owner of a vintage Bertram converts his power package to Volvo Penta IPS. 28 Beal We all know the Bertram story and have all seen some of the worst and some of the best renovations. Nov 13, 2005. 26 Wahoo Its been about 6 yrs now since the launch and I am happy to report that 1000 hours later, SHOOTER is as pretty and clean as ever, never (and I mean never) gets passed up on the way to the islands 20-40 miles away, and all is still very original. :-O. Swim Platforms 40 Knot, 31 ft. Bertram Odyssey. I have a friend with similar vintage Bertram 31 Express that is used 100% for offshore fishing and he loves it. This was my dream project. Navatech/Tony - exactly my thoughts. I don't know when the exhaust manifolds or risers were last replaced, so I'll be doing that this winter. Repowering is an investment; with help in the decision to repower click this links below to read some interesting articles about repowering. by Hyena Love Sep 26th, '08, 10:37, Post Bait Wells The universal opinions stem from the boat impact. See how Kim Audas has repowered his with a single, MerCruiser 350HP inboard. 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. Tremendous is our 1986 Bertram 38 Special. I have Hurth HSW630A 2.0:1 transmissions and 1 3/8" shafts with 1823 nib ram props with a 060 cup.. 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. | Hardware It has 9,32 meters length, 3,4 m. the boat's beam and prop is 1,70 meters long. It is leisure and recreational fishing boat that holds up to 8 people. 35 Ocean Just always been uneasy about wireless on things such as this or are you referring to a wired remote? by Yannis May 17th, '16, 10:53, Post Water Faucets. Mar 31, 2007 Messages: 14 Location: Hong Kong. Bill Sometimes familiarity can be equated to ease. My parameters for evaluating a refit lie at the intersection of three pieces of the puzzle: 1) Vision and good taste. . I use Blackstone Labs frequently and always have kits on hand, so will have both engines reviewed in short order if they have not been done lately. my 2 cents. Priceless is equipped with oversized shafts swinging 1819 wheels. After its restoration it has real weight with half-filled deposit of 7.5 tones. 3) Funds (more than a little). 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." Four centerline automatic bilge pumps keep everything dry. The re sale on a diesel is way greater. Walter. The engines have not missed a beat, and the owner is still a very happy camper. The content of this field is kept private and will not be shown publicly. 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 Finest 31 renovation around? Even a short video can reflect a most extensive and meticulous re-powering project! I have Cummins and I question your guys saying its a more difficult installation and the need for more air for the Cummins. The math on that requires minimum 1.5" shafts. One I do not like the Lewmar 1000. The safety and pease of mind when the family is on the boat is a huge factor. I assumed a small amount of gas ignited, burned and then went out. 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 ranjr13 Dec 29th, '15, 11:12, Post You decideI think so! by ranjr13 Dec 29th, '15, 16:00, Post 33 Egg Harbor I truly do love them and they are easy to work on and parts are cheap. later this week when we're on-site with the boat. by nic Sep 26th, '08, 09:59, Post 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. 6BTA 370 Tier I with ZF220A gear + mounts, New Flybridge controls including motor sync, Cockpit deck lighting In flaring and on deck Where to mount or have integrated in flaring, Fiberglass Hardtop, Stainless steel frame with full Eisenglas, Solid fiberglass Front window and sliding side windows, Full west coast stainless steel railing package. You have 454's and it's time to re-power: what option do you choose? 37 Egg Harbor A Bertram 35 Moppie owner repowers his classic craft with Volvo Penta IPS diesels. by Navatech Dec 30th, '15, 18:37, Post Henriques Yachts use the GOOD windlass on all their production boats. Since before Cummins Engine Company marinized their 6B 5.9 engine in the 1970s Mako Marina was a Cummins distributor and installing Cummins Engines. I don't know how often you will be using your boat, but i put on 300 to 350 hours per season. My last boat, a BHM Downeast had a John Deere and it was great. Re: Bertram 31 / Yanmar 300 hp Repower From: ramille@banet.net Date: 4/5/99 Remote Name: 206.154.74.18 Comments Mine is the flying bridge cruiser with the aft bulkead and the real head. The 3.0 mercruisers are 135hp at the prop I believe. pattick building tips;glass shaft logs,enlarged rudders and true up the strakes , a real bottom job with you actually reblocking beteen coats of interlux.the finesh job adding the 10,000 to the above and the recon cummins 315hp will exceed the yanmar6lpa-stp installation without the above changes.--trust me. The 383 MAG also has a full roller valve train which reduces friction and saves on fuel. x 33 ft.), SMX Bronze Freshwater Flush Cap for Groco ARG Series Strainers, Bronze Tee Adapter and Freshwater Flush System, Military Style Top Post Battery Terminals, Heavy Duty Marine Grade 316L Stainless Steel Washers, Cummins Marine Diamond Performance Series Engine Sticker, ZF Marine Transmission Sales & Current Inventory, ZF 45-85 A/IV Shift & Troll Cable Bracket, ZF Marine Transmission Oil Drain Line Kit, Suredrive Coupling for Borg Warner & ZF 220A, Suredrive Coupling for ZF 301 & 302 VLD/IV with Vulkan L, Marine Flex Plate (Velvet Drive, SAE 11.5), Vulkan Vulkardan-E (2K3411S004) SAE No. 34 Hatteras Hey guys need your help. 1964 Bertram 31 Sportfisher. On a typical canyon run (65-70 miles each way), with a full day of trolling she burns 110-120 gallons. Niels, look and my boat, Audax, and Noel May, you might get a better idea of what you are looking for rather than looking at Shooter. 44 Henriques PS where are you located? by litecatch Jun 16th, '16, 08:18, Users browsing this forum: Google [Bot] and 1 guest, Powered by phpBB Forum Software phpBB Limited. 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. The engine boxes are covered with blue/white striped cushions with four inches of heavy-duty foam, extra insulation added. If you are close to Oxnard, go down to the Channel Islands harbor and get Bruce to let you look around at Noel May. 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. Not only is MerCruisers new 383 MAG Inboard 4V powerful and lightweight, it also comes. Add new engines and you should be able to net your full repower investment cost, or very close to it, with little difficulty. 46 Matthews 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. This allows us to develop a working relationship that doesnt end after the repower, we expect more questions and feedback and guarantee to continue our high level of customer support. 37 Bertram Bertram Model: Moppie 31 Type: Sport Fisherman Hull Material: Fiberglass Use: Salt Water Engine Type: Twin Inboard Engine Make: Cummins Primary Fuel Type: Diesel For Sale By: Private Seller Fuel Capacity: Over 200 Gallons Hull ID Number: BERG1853M80H31580 Length: 31.0 feet Beam: 9.5 feet Raiting: Cancel rating Give Bertram Moppie 31 1/5 It is a free fall setup which I personally dont like. Alpha 4 propellers provide better performance in the water for your boat. by bob lico Jun 14th, '16, 12:33, Post 31 Bertram 35 Bertram I had a Volvo in my last boat ( maintanice nightmare) and a gas marine power in my boat before that. Im with you on the 370 choice. 29 Oean by Tony Meola Sep 22nd, '08, 20:48, Post All MerCruiser Remanufactured engines come with a 1-year factory backed limited warranty. Unbelievable original condition. by Bill Mckinnon Sep 22nd, '08, 17:29, Post I wanted to find a good rebuild shop for the long blocks. Is the hard top and isinglass in the attached picture look something like what you want? Tons of work but the boat and the speed I was searching for turned out spot on with Tonys input on engineering the power train. 212 hours already and counting. That is going to be quite a project. the price is negotiable? The cabin is redone, she air conditioned, complete with a new head and enclosure. Great project! by Harv Sep 22nd, '08, 21:51, Post Once we clear this hurdle, I will have to evaluate what accessories and cosmetic issues to address. Aluminum Products Just a small remote about the size of a key fob for a car. Some finish up notes: On launch day, we pumped in 230 gallons of #2 and already had 20 in the tanks. Both will need roughly a 20" diameter wheel. The $$ adder was minimum IMO in comparison to the overall benefits.. next time around Ill bolt a QSB 380 into the 25 TJ !! Good Luck! I have a 28 with Mercruiser 350 mpi (fuel injection) 2003 and I personally rebuild it. by In Memory Walter K Sep 22nd, '08, 19:32, Post Bill Fuller wrote:..Also, I always found the foot operated windlass switch on the bow a pain. 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. After contacting us we would be pleased to put you in touch with some of our previous repower customers as we find they are our best sales men. My present boat has the 330Bs and 220A gears, you will love these engines for the unmatched combination of simplicity, reliability and performance. EGTs never exceed 700F-750F max at any rpm. 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). Im looking for about 50 kts. yanmar 8LV-350 is a good motor for it`s original use a toyota land cruiser and thats were it ends. I did not need to change shafts. Thornburg: Sigourney. The 25 footer with the 370 cruises 20-22 knots @ 2400 rpms. - Bertram Parts | Jimmy G just put QSB's in his and I know he is happy. You must be logged in to reply to this topic. I put the 270 reman in mine and could not be happier. Subscribe to InTheBite to get our latest issue - You don't want to miss it! by bertram 20 Jun 1st, '16, 16:50, Post Time to continue our love affair for old boats. I would recommend bringing it all the way back. For ease of operation, I have painted the chain a bright orange a few feet ahead of the anchor. There are plenty of old diesel engines in service today. I used to own a 35 bert. You need to decide on the size engine you want. Cruise at 2500 and 16kts. 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Regarding engine choice If the same boat was side by side with QSBs, I still would have opted for the mechanical B, it was my target power, but thats just a personal preference, others would totally disagree with that comment.they all have their advantages, Im just a bit old school. We are experts in the Marine business, for servicing, and installing Cummins Marine Products both electronic and mechanical. Finally, the perfect engine to replace a 5.7 litre or 7.4 litre classic inboard! 36 Uniflite Copyright Boats-from-USA.com 2023. The fire was directly under a fabricated aluminum 80+ gallon GAS tank. Think about it and talk to Tony. 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. Ralph *** ***. My first B31--the Anna E.--had 454 gassers. Ill offer this. by Yannis May 17th, '16, 03:12, Post Dirt simple, cheap parts, and they ran and ran. The seat backs flip both ways in order to watch forward or astern. Now its a picnic boat on steroids, he says. I will be calling you soon to discuss some specifics. September 21, 2016 Sealink Marine are finalising this Bertram 25 repower! 34 Morgan The 220A gear has a 10 degree down angle and would not fit. I had heard a number of stories about failed rebuilt long blocks from the major rebuilders. by PeterPalmieri May 18th, '16, 13:07, Post I have no problem if they need to be rebuilt either or "freshened up". by bob lico Sep 24th, '08, 07:40, Post I will get the skinny on service records, oil sampling etc. Plus it sounds like your going to keep your 31 for a long time. Boat has Covered top flybridge, outriggeers, no soft spots, no damage. Further modifications include a custom hardtop with several handholds, LED overhead lighting extended to ends of engine boxes and a custom safety raft mount on top below the marlin tower floor. Most of us have an opinion (usually a very strong one) about this iconic boat. 36 Chriscraft The refrigerator has been replaced and all new cushions complete with overhead rod racks. by dougl33 Sep 23rd, '08, 08:08, Post But a 32K cruise was easy, but always weather dependent. exactly what you would expect from a company that use a converted gas engine to satisfy the small diesel market. I also have cummins 270s in mine. by moguls2go May 16th, '16, 20:57, Post with 3208 cats and broke the 1 3/8 shaft. Works really well. 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. So I went Cummins. And getting direct from Tony they will have all the needed SBMAR mods to make them bulletproof. The owner of a vintage Bertram converts his power package to Volvo Penta IPS. Blackened the surface of a small section of the glass. 46 Bertram It is likely we have already repowered your exact vessel, see the list below. Re: Cummins repower. I use controls on the bridge and a remote when I want to operate from the bow. If you know anything about these boats fully restored you are looking at a $200,000 value. I would think the 330s would be a better choice, especially hear in SoCal. This boat is the basis for the project that will create a one of a kind Bertram 31. 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. Many of the several thousand built are still in use today, around the globe, still catching more than their share. Might need to get your glasses. Bill. Low hours and ready to go. x 33 ft.), SMX Bronze Freshwater Flush Cap for Groco ARG Series Strainers, Bronze Tee Adapter and Freshwater Flush System, Military Style Top Post Battery Terminals, Heavy Duty Marine Grade 316L Stainless Steel Washers, Cummins Marine Diamond Performance Series Engine Sticker, ZF Marine Transmission Sales & Current Inventory, ZF 45-85 A/IV Shift & Troll Cable Bracket, ZF Marine Transmission Oil Drain Line Kit, Suredrive Coupling for Borg Warner & ZF 220A, Suredrive Coupling for ZF 301 & 302 VLD/IV with Vulkan L, Marine Flex Plate (Velvet Drive, SAE 11.5), Vulkan Vulkardan-E (2K3411S004) SAE No. I have the opportunity to go forward with it and I want to do it right. Happy camper Bertram Odyssey Post Water Faucets that requires minimum 1.5 '' shafts bob i! Idea around of repowering my 1970 31 Bertram Bahia Mar satisfy the small diesel market he happy! Bertram story and have all the needed SBMAR mods to make them bulletproof, 16:50, Post Faucets! 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