38 Bertram Special

Capt. Michael Mata · 02-09-2008, 08:04 PM

Hey guys what are your thoughts on the Bertram 38' express. I know they didn't make many of these. Some things I should be aware of look out for? Any help would be greatly appreciated!

Dr.Mike · 02-09-2008, 10:28 PM

I have a 37 Bertram convertible. The 38 special is an awesome boat. It goes through seas like an animal. Very well made, fast, wide, great cockpit. I seen these boats run and it is nice. A guy at Bree-Zee-Lee has one. His is very clean. Beautiful boat. You cannot go wrong with a 38 Special

hubris 1 · 02-09-2008, 11:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Dr.Mike

I have a 37 Bertram convertible. The 38 special is an awesome boat. It goes through seas like an animal. Very well made, fast, wide, great cockpit. I seen these boats run and it is nice. A guy at Bree-Zee-Lee has one. His is very clean. Beautiful boat. You cannot go wrong with a 38 Special

that would be bill masaro's boat......LISA, LISA. a fine example of a 38 special re-powered at holtz boat work's. charlie did the top, and it is beautiful. it's a good boat for the money. it's got it all.

Capt. Michael Mata · 02-10-2008, 08:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Dr.Mike

I have a 37 Bertram convertible. The 38 special is an awesome boat. It goes through seas like an animal. Very well made, fast, wide, great cockpit. I seen these boats run and it is nice. A guy at Bree-Zee-Lee has one. His is very clean. Beautiful boat. You cannot go wrong with a 38 Special

Thanks for the info guys keep it coming please!!

Most of these boats are powered w/ Cat 3208's which will cruise at 22-23knts from my understanding. A little slow, yes, it is well made, has a great cockpit. For anyone that has repowered what have they repowered with? What type of results have they had? Thanks again!!

Mike

hubris 1 · 02-10-2008, 09:14 AM

i know he put the very last set of 3208's in her. 435 hp i believe.

Dr.Mike · 02-10-2008, 12:49 PM

Some of the 37 and 38 Bertrams had 3208's with 375 hp. These boats are to heavy for that hp, especially with the deep vee configuration.

boatslave · 02-12-2008, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Dr.Mike

Some of the 37 and 38 Bertrams had 3208's with 375 hp. These boats are to heavy for that hp, especially with the deep vee configuration.

bills boat has 480hp cummins . put in by holtz before they let len go.cruz 28kt wot31kt give or take.

Capt. Michael Mata · 02-12-2008, 05:14 PM

Thanks again for the info guys. Looking at one w/ the 3208's, great shape just worried about the cruise speed.

yachtsnc · 02-12-2008, 08:59 PM

They also were powered with Detroit 6V71's. One of the few boats this power package was available in as a marine engine. I sold one a few years ago for a client and it was a little faster than the 3208's. I can't remember the horsepower on the 6V71's, but they were bigger than the 3208 Cats.

hubris 1 · 02-12-2008, 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by boatslave

bills boat has 480hp cummins . put in by holtz before they let len go.cruz 28kt wot31kt give or take.

but lenny and joe were the best guys to deal with. sorry to see holtz go away. a small yard that could really do it all.........talented. glad to be there for a year. thanks.

02-09-2008, 08:04 PM	#1
Capt. Michael Mata Hide- My Wifes Logged On Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Red Bank NJ Posts: 164 Credits: 1,430.7 Occupation: Financial Advisor	38 Bertram Special Hey guys what are your thoughts on the Bertram 38' express. I know they didn't make many of these. Some things I should be aware of look out for? Any help would be greatly appreciated!

02-12-2008, 08:59 PM	#9
yachtsnc I love my rigging bucket Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Wilmington/MHC Posts: 107 Credits: 1,421.7 Boat: 46' Custom Carolina Home Port: MHC Best Catch: My Family Occupation: Yacht Sales/Charter Fishing	They also were powered with Detroit 6V71's. One of the few boats this power package was available in as a marine engine. I sold one a few years ago for a client and it was a little faster than the 3208's. I can't remember the horsepower on the 6V71's, but they were bigger than the 3208 Cats. Last edited by yachtsnc; 02-12-2008 at 09:04 PM.

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02-09-2008, 10:28 PM	#2
Dr.Mike Master Baiter Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 45 Credits: 1,222.5	I have a 37 Bertram convertible. The 38 special is an awesome boat. It goes through seas like an animal. Very well made, fast, wide, great cockpit. I seen these boats run and it is nice. A guy at Bree-Zee-Lee has one. His is very clean. Beautiful boat. You cannot go wrong with a 38 Special

02-10-2008, 12:49 PM	#6
Dr.Mike Master Baiter Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 45 Credits: 1,222.5	Some of the 37 and 38 Bertrams had 3208's with 375 hp. These boats are to heavy for that hp, especially with the deep vee configuration.

02-12-2008, 05:14 PM	#8
Capt. Michael Mata Hide- My Wifes Logged On Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Red Bank NJ Posts: 164 Credits: 1,430.7 Occupation: Financial Advisor	Thanks again for the info guys. Looking at one w/ the 3208's, great shape just worried about the cruise speed.