That's the one - thanks for the pic! Although that roto-molded bait tank on the swimplatform just about kills the cool factor :(
Congratulations on your purchase, glad to hear you had an engine survey done as well. I am sure they can quote you and would also recommend that...
Very tastefully done!
No, "Country King" was the ultimate rebuild done at Basin Marine in Newport Beach, very SoCal style, a no-price is an issue rebuild for sure. The...
Sorry, I haven't seen if for years now. I checked some listings and it did not come up. The Crow's Nest brokerage in SD could probably help you.
Arthur DeFever was indeed a prolific designer, was even behind the Feadships known as LAC I or II in 1976:...
And who would that be? Has to be a small list and doesn't apply to any kind of volume of note. Not talking about the 1 or 2 custom boat a year...
Over time, I have learned to take the "we didn't make any money " talk with a grain of salt. It usually meant "we didn't make as much money as we...
Not under the original ownership.
Great insight to the goings on in old Bertram, thanks for the insider opinion. The interesting Industry picture is that , from my perspective,...
You have to follow what the strategy is. They are going back to their two most successful iconic models and designing the best new version....
The Zuccon design is the one that lost its way. The new group is right on track with the broken-step sheer trademark of classic Bertrams. It is...
Yes, very sad news, glad that there was no loss of life........
Have you talked with the Sundance Yacht sales service team - they probably have sold hundreds of Navigators in your area and would be your best...
Thanks for the pics / comments, much appreciated from those who couldn't make it to the show :)
I like the 13 whaler too, it is a great all-purpose boat. The 9' whaler does not quite have the same attributes, but is ok for 2 people in real...
Yes, concrete is a fine ballast material when used correctly. It requires the right coating / sealant of the metal hull as well as eliminating...
Keeping rebar away from an external water or electrical source is what makes it safe as a concrete reinforcement for structural applications. In...
We had a 9' Rib with a Brower Davit on our old 46 Post. The davit was secure to a standpipe in the closet of the stbd stateroom. Never had any...
When concrete ballast gets wet, the lime in the concrete reacts negatively with the steel and will corrode it from the inside. Big problem as you...