Bertram 38 Convertible Mark III 1979 SOLD by Nordic Yacht Works

[@JollyGreen79]

Port engine seems to put out more smoke and steam vs the starboard. But for Detroits those engines run really clean!! What an awesome vintage boat!! I have a 76 Apollo Tri Star run about I'm slowly restoring little by little. I love old boats just like I love old vehicles. For one they were built so much better than just about anything out there. Also, you can work on them and parts are cheap in comparison. My boat is far from perfect but it sure gets a lot of compliments from all age groups but especially from Boomers lol. I see people in their new $50-100k plus boats and sure, they look and perform amazing but I love how unique and old school boat is. You just don't see old tri hulls, especially in decent shape, running around. Thanks for the share!! I very much enjoy videos where I can actually hear the engine(s), especially diesels and even more especially twin Detroits. There's no other sound like that.

[@zoeyshoots]

Awesome boat... great price

[@roger9453]

Looks like a Sante Fe freight train. I have a 37 with 6V92's, and had some earlier issues like that....you either have an over fueling (injectors) or starving for air issue. Not a big deal, but I would definitely have that addressed before posting for sale!

[@rski1036]

Sold two days after the video.

[@marshmellow3110]

Port smoke seemed a little heavy. Otherwise looks like a very well kept Bertram.

[@rski1036]

Adjustment that limits fuel flow prior to Turbo spin-up will solve that.

[@samhunt9308]

About 40 yrs ago I had a 36 Tiffany with 6V 53;s rated at 165 HP it also maxed out at 2800 rpm. cranking those little motors up to 400 hp the next owner will be lucky to get 50 hours before he starts blowing cylender O rings.

[@NordicYachtWorks]

Then again, there are thousands of sensible operating owners out there running these motors in 400 hp calibration with thousands of hours on them. The reason for blowing these (and any) motors up is 99% of the times found between the seat and the throttles. Run them light, they run for ever and have the capability to do fast runs when needed. Reliable engines in the hands of a knowledgeable captain.