1973 Bertram 28' FBC Restore Part 5 "Are We There Yet?"

[@radiogreenblue]

I have a 31. These are great boats. Really enjoyed the video

[@nicolasmabru]

31 is definitely the dream! Thanks

[@LuisMiguelGarciaTorres]

bertram really knew how to make 'em, thats a damn good looking boat. congrats. I'd love to see how she does in sea trials.

[@nicolasmabru]

Thanks! I will be sure to get that up once I'm at that point

[@billwallenstein3387]

Aluminum fuel tanks condensate. Anywhere they make contact with structure and can’t dry, they corrode. They must have an air flow around them. I would replace with a new poly tank. I’m saying this because I’ve lived this. Great boat!

[@nicolasmabru]

What I ended up doing is completely removing the old fiberglass tank and making a new 3/16” aluminum tank with the bottom 3rd of the tank being epoxy coated. The tank is separated from the stringers as well as from the hull so not it breathes all around. I’ll show that in my next video

[@andresrubiano3489]

I know this is an older post but where did you get your engines from?

[@therustyblades1212]

Just started watching your vids as I acquired a 28. It was free 99 but is a complete restoration. I will definitely have questions. Mainly on the repower. I am guessing you repowered with new engines?

[@nicolasmabru]

I repowered with "new" engines but to keep it simple, I stayed gas inboard. Went from Ford 302 to SBC

[@ZoneTelevision]

Question because I'm thinking of buying a resto project .. do you think Cummings 6bt's will fit in the 28 ? Thanks.

[@nicolasmabru]

6BT are much to big for the 28. These go with 4BT or Yanmar 4LH. 6BT is Bertram 31 territory.

[@therustyblades1212]

@@nicolasmabru will the 6LH’s fit. I saw one repowered with the 4LH’s

[@MabruPowerSystemsINC]

@@therustyblades1212 4LH is the go to engine on diesel reposer or Cummins 4BT although the cummins seem a bit underpowered IMO. 6LH will not fit without substantial modifications.

[@MabruPowerSystemsINC]

Now I see what you asked that, I am editing my previous comment now as I had meant to type 4LH