John Staples' reincarnated 25ft Bertram

John Staples told the kids that his Bertram rebuild would take six months. Seven years later, he admits maybe he miscalculated a little with the timeframe. But no complaints from The Captain, who's now drooling over this classic 25ft reincarnation.
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[@CoastalChaosAdventures]

That's an absolutely beautiful re-build!! Very classy! 👌

[@JasonMcCourt118]

That’s the best Bloody 25 Bertram I’ve ever seen. Please take me for a spin. Well done 👍

[@phillanderson1003]

So beautiful I Ve been involved in selling And servicing Bertram’s since the early 80s and you have done a wonderful job

[@outlaw565]

That is one fine boat you built there sir, she is beautiful.

[@merc1758]

What an awesome looking (and performing) rig! You should be very proud of her. Best looking boat showcased on this channel to date.

[@PinnyBasher]

Both old mates are absolute gems

[@olddiver]

Very nicely done indeed. A fine hull and handsome lines restored to “ better than new”. Bravo! Our oldest son lives in NSW near the water in Hathead. I have been encouraging him to find a hull like this size so we might get out to South Rocks and get some fishing in. 😉

[@kekuf.366]

Beautiful boat!! I have a 1969 22ft Bertram that I completely redid couple years ago and I know the feeling. Don’t want to even think about the money let alone the blood, sweat, and tears that I put into it but was totally worth it.

[@mattpedler]

Absolutely stunning build, the amount of thought thats gone into the layout is obvious. Well done 👏

[@matthewsharpe4759]

Bertram should be taking notes. I'd buy one

[@user-ye9wl1qk9n]

An absolute unreal build John, a real credit to you, I am doing up a 25 at the moment I’m in the same boat as you with identification I found the same thing with my hoodlining in the cabin mine said B25 318, international marine said it’s around 1979 so yours must be pretty early could even be American import before international marine made them over here

[@chookchook5600]

A noice retirement job. And a bloody noice boat. Well done mate, well done.

[@Picasofly]

Absolutely beautiful work! I had thought about doing a 28 Bertram and decided to go with building a 20 footer from scratch. 6 years later... I'm almost done.

[@alanpettibone]

Love that there is somebody out there who spent the time, energy, and money to bring that beauty back to life. I have personally always thought they have nice classy lines. Well done!

[@355scott]

Doesn’t get much better than this. This is all class. Well done.

[@thenationdecides7404]

That looks amazing, well done. It manages to look both modern and classic at the same time. Your thoughtfulness and abilities are reflected in this build. Love it

[@carlosr1060]

The most beautiful restoration of a fine boat, that I’ve ever seen. Congratulations on a job well done.👍

[@russthemuss8142]

You've done a bloody lovely job of it John. Good on you - enjoy every minute.

[@couysuper200]

What a beautiful boat

[@jmpersonal2402]

Spectacular... I had to edit and add this... John's boat should be at the Sydney Boat Show in Darling Harbour - The vessel is a perfect example of what can be done with a classic. So many people just toss out the old, buy some trendy Euro plastic thing and never try to update the classics. John learned his skills well... Thank you for sharing; most appreciated.

[@steverichardson6920]

Awesome effort great looking and practical boat, this was also my dream but factoring in the need to rent a shed for 3 years blew out the budget, ended up buying a 255 Boston Whaler and refreshed that, hats off to John 👍

[@waterbourne9282]

Lovely colour and sure runs nice right up on its stern keel and softly cuts through the waves- great hulls. Beautiful job.

[@mstaganja808]

Beautiful. Amazing and awesome job on this masterpiece. Uniquely one of the best I've seen in this modern and technical age.

[@johncastrission3986]

Beautiful boat well done

[@ronschwolsky1626]

Wow! It doesn't get much better than that. Hats off to JS for an amazing rebuild. ...and yes, the color is perfect.

[@gingerdiaries3686]

Best boat I’ve seen on this channel! Just looks so good!!

[@glennhosken]

What an absolutely amazing boat. So well done and still true to the original. Luv it!

[@juliejames3120]

Well Sir…… you have comprehensively nailed that. Always admired the Berties in the “sedan” format and this has bettered anything I’ve seen. Husband here but wife likes them too😉

[@tonyw1w1w14]

The most beautiful Bertram I have ever seen, what a boat. Could not think of a more perfect boat for fishing Sydney waterways in all weather, it rides perfectly.

[@grantm1891]

Wow. Beautiful. I was thinking about what a cootacraft Bad Boy would look like with a more central driving position and a massive live bait tank the other day. Similar concept here and it’s superb. A credit to the owner.

[@littledsurf]

What a sweet build and a beautiful boat. Congrats!!!!!

[@chisel83]

Stunning boat. Congratulations on a superb job 🥂

[@dominikz.1376]

Sick man!! Awesome boat; awesome video production man! Thanks

[@user-zq9nt1lj6q]

gorgeous. 6 months or 7 years -well worth it and that bertram looks nimble and sporty. got me dreaming!

[@Jassman3536]

Gorgeous...One beautiful work of art. Why..cause you deserve it!!! Congrats

[@lach9901]

What an extraordinary re-build, hats off to this Cobba!

[@juliosantiago4915]

Wow that’s so gorgeous!!! Great job on the refit👍🏽

[@rollyb5061]

very nice boat, these Bertrams and Caribbean boats were built by International Marine, i had a Caribbean Reef Runner 6-5 mt for twenty one years , repowered it three times and refitted it and had no problem selling it, new these Boats are still amongst the best you can buy

[@WhiskeyAlphaMedia]

I’m sorry but this is in my option the best boat you have showcased to date! I’m definitely bias towards a Berty 25 / Caribbean 27 as I’ve told my wife it’s my dream boat especially a runabout… but sir this is just gorgeous ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@turbostyler]

Read the comments, all glowing reviews of the boat which I believe is a direct reflection of the gentleman who gave it a new lease on life. Well done, such a tasteful and well executed refurbish.

[@michaelandrich]

Beautiful build. Love it

[@cdnc9871]

Well done! Lovely build

[@MrSamrobz]

Wow what a boat. Best looking Bertam I have ever seen.

[@craigbenjamin7062]

That's a beautiful boat. well done!

[@boomsjapan]

Bloody hell that is a nice boat credit to all involved..

[@Z-Bart]

What a beautiful boat. Job Well Done.

[@user-dr8yv6dg7u]

Spectacular!! Well done!

[@brazos.capital]

You son-of-a-b I subscribed. How gentlemanly you all are.

[@atomicsmith]

Gorgeous! A labor of love made to look effortless.

[@DesmoProfundis]

Coming from a lifelong Bertram lover, she's absolutely beautiful. Fantastic work! Any time you wanna come help with the '68 Bahia Mar 20 restoration I have going on in my backyard, you're welcome over. I'll provide the whisky.

[@darrylmunro96]

Stunning you did her proud. Be awesome if they started producing these again with the modern flair you brought to the original design. We’ll done!

[@juzzy_260]

This is the most beautiful thing I've ever seen. Perfect balance of old v new. Credit to the owner.

[@davidredmond1761]

Work of art a beauty well done matey

[@thefitter532]

Second to none, all class. Well done mate

[@gettingstretched]

amazing conversion - it's beautiful . 👌

[@GettingGood]

Just got done watching Bering 77 Reviews, and 170 Foot super Yachts, all wonderful but this Bertram is just breath taking!

[@DieselPumpUK]

Was it just me that thought, 225’s weigh the same as 400r’s…… beautiful build!

[@mattpedler]

They do more or less, all the L6 are very close to the same

[@chrisclarke3670]

Beautiful lines and rebuild!

[@thewatersedgechronicles3508]

Fantastic build 👍

[@jeffreyrannik2331]

Wow! Amazing workmanship!

[@BMWQC]

Wow! That is a boat that anyone regardless of wealth or stature would be proud to own. I don’t know if I could bring myself to take it fishing and drop a sinker on the teak or get fish blood all over in a boat that pristine. The bright work on this is beautiful!!

[@Checkerz-le7rs]

Amazing work 👏

[@daveloriw]

gorgeous. What a work of art

[@ryanbosworth2782]

Just wow 👌 incredible work .

[@Engineeringcam]

This is my favourite from @thecaptainmag. Gorgeous, old school, classy.

[@BlackshacksBushcraft]

Sensational. A work of art! ❤

[@robertmoody2221]

Wow ,beautiful boat

[@BulletmotorsportsInc]

Now thats a refit!

[@ChuckThree]

Good god that’s a gorgeous boat

[@JohnSmith-ib1ky]

The cognac upholstery, teak trim and light blue hull 👌

[@jeffcollins96]

Outstanding

[@kiwiwifi]

Stunning. That is one hell of a boat Smooth ride, beautiful, and custom built fly a true gentleman. That’s a solid 10 all day long

[@Doubleeaglediaries]

Absolutely beautiful job. ❤

[@uio890138]

Looks so good sir!

[@osivkos]

Top job, very nice ! 👌

[@Barobboo]

Quite possibly the best looking B25 out there… dream boat!

[@petemckenzie7754]

Beautiful thankslll well done 💯👍

[@sashley1446]

I rarely comment ... but this has been a superb job. Inspirational. Aspirational.

[@mrelusive8038]

Love the centre console idea on these

[@jameswillingmusic]

Looking through these comments, I have never seen so many overwhelmingly positive reviews / comments, and I agree. This is something special..

[@cpgentry]

Fantastic job! She is beautiful.

[@jaydenweaver1117]

What a beautiful boat 👏

[@imanenigma3348]

Stunning!

[@jesussantillan2990]

What a freakin beauty. So jealous. I like the "to be honest i've taken this thing too far" that's when you know you've exceeded your own expectations.

[@matthewtaylor1697]

love it nice job sir.

[@jb243wp]

Why, because he can. Fuel burns, guessing he doesn't really care about that at all, After all, if you're worried about fuel burns in something like that, you might as well keep it sitting on the trailer.

[@OceanEthos]

Been dreaming of doing one of these, beautiful!

[@markpalmer5311]

Gorgeous. Really like it.

[@darwonboyful]

Gorgeous! I love it. So classy

[@benrobson1066]

Beautiful boat

[@darrylgibbs7553]

Well done Beautifully done enjoy🤙🏽🙌🏽

[@louismacchiarelli9143]

Beautiful!

[@Biglukedozerlife70]

Mate..that’s a real credit to ya , mint boat 💪💪💪

[@adzoutnabout8666]

That thing flys for a 3500kg boat, and handles like its on rails. Nice work 😎🍺👍

[@raddeal1]

Farken beautifully done

[@russellweber4334]

With 450 hp that 25' cruiser runs like a bat out of hell.

[@michaelsorrentino9279]

Just SUPERB !!

[@gwagon2010]

Amazing when you think the Berties , Carribeans and formula 233 were all products of the 60 and 70,s and despite Technolgy and computers continue to perform as well as anything from 2023... Great rebuild mate . thats a class act and still a useful fishing , cruising and enjoyment tool all in one,,,,

[@Madmick82]

Thats one good looking rig

[@keriboi]

what a stunner!