*THE HULL TRUTH is the world's largest FREE network for the discussion of Boating & Fishing. Whether you're researching a new boat, or are a seasoned Captain, you'll find The Hull Truth Boating & Fishing Message Forum contains a wealth of information from Boaters and Sportfishermen around the world.
pics - pics - pics - - - Miss Cecile - - - Part 1 of 2
Notices
Welcome to the updated THT!
If you are having trouble signing in, please email feedback@thehulltruth.com with your username and we will help you. We thank you for your patience as we help you access the new site!
Random Quote: The longer I fish, The luckier I get!!
Location: Quebec, Canada and Pirates Cove, OBX, NC
Posts: 17,813
pics - pics - pics - - - Miss Cecile - - - Part 1 of 2
I got the files off of the broken camera and with some of the earlier pics, here is a photo story for you about Miss Cécile and the first part of its trip to Pirates Cove, OBX, NC
This is an advertisement that appeared in Life magazine . . . 1963 Bertram, 38 ft, 13 were made, this is #11
The boat was owned by Al B. Jr. and was called Spray Daze . . . he spays industrial fire retardants. All was almost compulsive about the boat and spent a small fortune. New 3208 diesels (now has just over 500 hours) and a ton of other new and rebuilt stuff
We took it out of the water for the hull survey. The surveyor was John Spencer, a Bertram specialist and I would use him again. The hull was very solid and no issues identified.
The Bertram has a relatively deep vee ensuring a comfortable ride.
A look forward in the salon shows the dinette layout which seats 4 comfortable. A small galley with fridge, microwave and sink, and hot water. The companion way brings you down to bunks on the ports side, head on the stbd side, and a v-berth at the bow. There is a lot of well thought out storage
In the salon there is a couch on the srbd sice, and the electrical panel fore of it. This boat used to have a helm in the salon but after the flybridge enclosure was added, the controls were removed.
The interior was totally redone in teak, and in respect of the original interior. These cabinets in the bunk area are a good example of the quality of work. Dovetail joints were used.
The bridge area on the flybridge comfortable seats 4 or 5 adults. Seating on the port side is plenty spacious for two.
Seating on the stbd side is tighter because the ladder is located there. Two adults can sit there but it is a bit on the tight side.
The electronics are outdated, and need to be replaced. The dash behind the wheel is original with new gauges installed.
In this pic you can see most of the original dash.
The Garmin chart plotter is OK. The auto pilot is really old, as is the radar. Will need an integrated electronics package.
The ladder to flybridge is on the stdb side. I will place a set of helm controls between the gunnel and the ladder. The surveyor is looking at the bait freezer.
Wow!! I was waiting to see some pics of her! That is a georgous boat!!! I cant believe how clean it is!! Congrats! Post some more pics of the inside cabin! Would love to see what the living quarters are like!
Gus that is one good looking vessel! You really need to count your blessing this Thanksgiving! Wait a minutes...with you being "from" Canada, do you celebrate Thanksgiving?
The only things I would do to it is update the electronics and put a huge bow-rail on it that extends down the sides. Just my opinion though.
Really though. Its beautiful!
__________________
"Im only comfortable with a three man brain trust." -The Janitor
USCG 100 Ton Master Captain w/ Towing Endorsement
FCC Marine Radio Operators Permit (FCC MROP License/Endorsement)
Location: Quebec, Canada and Pirates Cove, OBX, NC
Posts: 17,813
Quote:
Originally Posted by mattmuttsmithx
Gus that is one good looking vessel! You really need to count your blessing this Thanksgiving! Wait a minutes...with you being "from" Canada, do you celebrate Thanksgiving?
The only things I would do to it is update the electronics and put a huge bow-rail on it that extends down the sides. Just my opinion though.
Really though. Its beautiful!
We celebrate Thanksgiving but about 6 weeks earlier than you do
I will try to take a picture of the one in Malta so we can confirm it is a 38, by the looks of it is very similar
the colors of the one in Malta are similar to the one in the advertisement
Location: Quebec, Canada and Pirates Cove, OBX, NC
Posts: 17,813
Quote:
Originally Posted by PowerYacht
I will try to take a picture of the one in Malta so we can confirm it is a 38, by the looks of it is very similar
the colors of the one in Malta are similar to the one in the advertisement
A comfortable cruise is 20 mph and 27.7 mph at wot . . . she is not fast but treats my back very gently
I enclosed stateroom at the bow and 2 bunks in the passageway
When I get the camera fixed we will get a load of pics on the next trip
thanks man those 3208 cats are great engines I have a pair in my 1989 ocean 38 and i get similar numbers. I have 3000 hrs so I can imagine at 500 hours your cats are pretty new
Spectacular is an understatement. That boat was re-done right! After the electronics update (and the stuff on there looks great - just a generation or 2 older) you will have the best of both worlds - A timeless classic, but modern convenience.
pics - pics - pics - - - Miss Cecile - - - Part 1 of 2 
photob
ucket.com 
