Just ran across this. What a vessel, man. When I was about 17, we knew a family at Dauphin Island, AL they owned one, probably about this same year. Hell, it could even be this very boat. My family had a 20’ Glastron Gulfstream (which I still own), and lemme tell you, that Gulfstream will suck up some heavy seas for a 20’ hull. We used to follow the Bertram out to the reefs, ‘cause the Bertram had the electronics of the day. I swore I would own a Bertram 28 FBC one day. Now at age 63, I haven’t yet fulfilled that dream, but a year from retirement, I’d pull the trigger if I could find one that had already been updated. I’m pretty mechanically inclined, but I just don’t wanna go through the whole restoration process. I’d be willing to pay a premium for a really nice turn key example, though.
I had to put this one on hold also. Economy is killing us. Think we get ahead then bam, homeowners insurance increase etc. but it’s paid for so I am keeping it
Do you know how far apart the prop shafts are? Or the bunk boards? I'm planning to buy a bertram 28 that's currently in the water and put it on a trailer to take it home. I'm just wondering if I will need to move the bunk boards.
@@larryjohnson5597 she is still sitting under the shed. That is a project my wife and I are going to get to once my youngest graduates. Def not getting rid of it.
Looks great! You know every time I think of something I need to get done, I forget there’s a high school and vo. tech right up the road… and the county even sends me a reminder that they’re there every December!
@@therustyblades1212 Hahaha, the land of the free? The most over regulated country in the world, which has really dumbed the people down so much, most can't think logically.
So I am working on my 19’ and should be done with it soon. I am going to jump back on the 26 probably in August. I am cutting out the console and having a different one(wider with side rod holders and windshield (curved glass) put back in. I will also continue to tear out the cabin on the 28 Bertram this fall when it gets cooler
I plan on going with Yanmar Diesels. I went back and forth on maybe going with outboards but the diesels are going to be my choice. I am hoping to jump back on the 28 this fall and finish gutting it.
I have two talons that are already purchased. And I do plan on a 36v trolling motor. I am wrapping up my 19’ in a couple weeks and will jump back in this one and my 28 Bertram tear down
It was built in 2018 and it was 16k. He no longer builds boats and is retired. Most builders you are looking at 30k+. Their fit and finish is a little better but his fit and finish isn’t bad.
Love the Bertram content! I just dropped my b28 in the water after a year out for a starboard transmission. Can’t wait to see yours finished, it’s a big project you’re taking on!
It’s going to be a long process. Will look completely different. I am working on the shed I have it under right now so I can actually have room to work on it.
Some teak will be solid but a lot will be teak veneer. I know it isn’t cheap but that’s what I want. Yea I will have way more in the boat than it will be worth.
You can buy them ready to go with a lot more going for them, for the same money you will have in it, and a lot less headache, blood, sweat, and tears. Plus you would lose a lot of great fishing time instead of working on a boat that you will probably lose interest in even if you do all the work yourself sell it for what you can get out of it and move on down the road.😢
Can’t disagree with that statement but it gives me something to tinker with. I am not worried about losing fishing time though. I have a 19’ that I take in and around The marsh and bayous.
