1974 Fully Customized 31 Bertram For Sale
Completely redone and fully customized 31 Bertram with no expense spared. Diesel repower performed by DeMann Marine in Wilmington, NC winter of 2002-spring 2003. All other work was performed from Sept 13, 2004 and completed in June of 2006. 300hp Cummins 6BTAs give an easy 26.5knt cruise and 31knt WOT. Engines turn up 3000rpms which is 200rpm over rated WOT so these engines are being babied. All decking, flooring (interior and exterior), bulkheads, window frames, etc. have been replaced with West System epoxy fiberglass. All windows are new safety glass tinted windows, front windows have been replaced with fiberglass skin. Entire boat is painted with Awlgrip paint. All wiring has been replaced, new PVC rubrail, new SS cleats, new AC/DC panel, new 3.5kW generator, new air conditioning, custom interior layout, new cushions, new electronics and all new hardware as well. New bridge cap with single lever controls, RayMarine and Icom electronics, VDO gauges and Edson steering wheel. Engine boxes have been replaced and even has recessed cockpit controls in starboard engine box. Below deck all supports have been replaced, cockpit has indeck insulated fishboxes and the transom has a custom made insulated fishbox. Interior space has been maximized by moving the anchor locker forward 10 and moving the head bulkhead by 20. All work can be documented with over 1000 pictures of work performed. Survey completed 2006.
Mechanical
Twin Cummins 6BTA 300hp cpl 970, rebuilt with all modern upgrades
ZF220a 1.5:1 trans
6 exhaust with inline low profile mufflers
4 blade 20x23 med cup nibral props
1.5 shafts
Oversized SS rudders
Dripless shaft logs
Rudder shelves replaced and now is fiberglass
New 3.5kW NextGen generator with sound shield and muffler (80 hrs)
Racor fuel filters
Algae-X fuel conditioning system
Solo II single lever controls
New throttle and clutch cables (RG Rollins corp.)
Single lever Solo II cockpit controls
VDO gauges
Edson steering wheel
All new fuel lines and fittings
Electronics
(2) RayMarine E-120 displays (with Mid Atlantic platinum chip and Fish N Chip)
DSM 300
Hi performance 1kW B-260 Airmar transducer (recessed into hull)
(2) RayMarine 125 GPS antennas
4kW 48 mile radome radar
(2) Icom 502 VHF radio
(2) 8dB Digital antenna
Simrad AP-11 Auto pilot
5 Richie compass
Icom command mic
Paneltronics AC/DC circuit board
3 Bank battery charger
Galvonic isolator
(4) 4-D batteries for engines
(2) house batteries
(3) 2000gph Rule bilge pumps with LED lights on bridge
ACR class 1 EPIRB
Equipment
Rupp 28.5 double spreader tournament outriggers
Custom fabricated ½ tower by Heritage Towers
Custom fabricated bench seat with Pompanette helmsman chair
Rubrail replaced with PVC and SS cap rail from Bertram
(2) 300W spreader lights
Custom fabricated low profile bow rail
Cabera engine boxes
Custom transom fishbox
Side cockpit panels removed, sides faired and painted
(6) Lee Heavy Duty rod holders
(2) in deck insulated fishboxes
All new SS cleats (6 in total)
All new Thru hull fittings
All new hinges, door locks, etc.
Interior
Custom interior layout
Couch/bunkbead to port and galley area to starboard
All new flooring
Forward windows removed and replaced with fiberglass panel
All new tinted safety glass windows
New Fiberglass side window frames
New rear bulkhead and windows
1000W microwave
4.3 cu feet refrigerator and freezer
16,000 BTU reverse cycle Cruisair Air conditioner (3 outlets, 2 in cabin, 1 in head)
Electric flush marine head
2 GFI outlets
30 Amp shore power
New headliner with Ό foam cushioning
New 4 cushions on V berth and cabin area
New DC lighting fixtures
V Berth area extended by moving anchor area forward 10
Custom couch/bunkbed layout with storage under seating area
$120,000
John Kelly
seanile31@mac.com
610-299-3700
31 Bertram completely customized **SALE PENDING**
No Way! That's a steal! I'll take it! 
