Old Bertrams

[boatnuts]

With the number "33" on the side, was someone trying to race this?

[TrippM]

NJ, ocean gate bayville area, I forget exactly.

That one was/is in Bayville on a lagoon. Been there forever.

[boatnuts]

My new/old 24 foot Bertram Moppie II. This is still an ongoing project but I have managed to cure all the mechanical bugs that messed up my summer plans in time to store it for the winter. It is a compromise from my many years of owning small offshore peformance boats (Donzi, Cigarette & Magnum Marine). It has a comparable ride to my previous boats, the space to facilitate cottaging, the comfort to day cruise, a sporty appearance and enough pep to keep a smile on my face and make it fun to drive. I think it has turned into the perfect "old fart" boat for me
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[Flying Dutchman]

Beautiful

[NNRT]

PERFECT !

[tsp]

Nice 24 ! What a sharp looking boat. If you get tired of working on it and decide to let it go let me know .

[boatnuts]

Thanks guys. It's really a combination of a labour of love intertwined with a lot of indulgence. Mrs says this is my last one and I'm not arguing. It will serve me well for a lot of years. Just for personal taste, I even installed silent choice.

[old377guy]

what a beautifully balanced package!

[BBB725]

Very cool!

[BERTRAM BOY]

Well, I'm a little late to the conversation, but here's one I used to own.

[BBB725]

Well, I'm a little late to the conversation, but here's one I used to own.

Never late, I really like seeing the older boats, thanks

[boatnuts]

Bertram Boy
You bought that from the same guy I bought this one from.

[rschap1]

Quite the "hood" on that bow

[BERTRAM BOY]

Bertram Boy
You bought that from the same guy I bought this one from.

You bought it from Marshall near Boston?

[Donskihp]

Whats the point of the pop top deck?

[boatnuts]

Bertam Boy - yes that's who I got the boat from

Donskihp - the pop deck was an idea taken from the old VW camper bus back in the 60's for the same camping purposes

[poncho]

Kind of cool that VW bus inspired pop deck. I'm looking at VW camper bus's as dog transport................like the VW's for the same reason prefer the old school boats!

[bolimari]

Brownie - you are right, it was called a Moppie Camper. I have seen a few those available in recent years. There was also a Baron Camper but I don't know if they actually ever built one. The one I have is just called a Moppie II. In total, they only ever built 30 something of the 24 hull.

What is the difference between the moppie II and the baron?
I think I have the 24 foot baron and would like to get some advise on how to go about repowering it. It came stock with a 302, 215 hp and the tr drive. I would appreciate any direction on how to do this with minimal modification. It looks like boatnuts but I was told it was the Baron. I am trying to attach the pics but not sure if I am going to succeed. It may just be my work computer. My email is bolimari@yahoo.com if anyone is interesred in me sending them pictures.

[bolimari]

Whats the point of the pop top deck?

The pop up deck is so that you can stand up to pee

[bolimari]

hey boatnuts can you send some pics of your boat in the water to my email to inspire me to get my Bertram done. Bolimari@yahoo.com tks