Cult Classics 2: Bertram Yachts - Legend of the 31 Moppie
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In this episode of Cult Classics, YachtWorld digs deep into the legacy and cult following of the iconic Bertram 31 and one of the most revered boat builders in the world, Bertram Yachts.
Dick Bertram first launched Bertram Yachts in 1960, using C. Raymond Hunt's legendary design to build his first powerboat, the Bertram 31, aka the "Moppie", hence laying the foundation for Bertram Yachts. The boat was an instant classic and is still highly sought after with numerous expensive and extensive restorations being done. To this day, no matter what the port, foreign or domestic, you're likely to spy the unmistakable sheer line of a Bertram 31. The international success of the Bertram moniker "the sun never sets on the Bertram empire" was built on the back of the Bertram 31. The 31 was born from racing, grew into an ideal fishing boat, and expanded into a cruising line. As we explore the boat's history from its birth under Richard Bertram to its status as an internationally known brand today, we'll learn why Bertram 31 owners are not just collectors but restorers of this iconic symbol of American built performance beauty and durability.
In 2016 the company decided to recreate the Bertram 31, but this time as the expanded Bertram 35, with the same sheer line but updated layout and design that still retained the original feel.
Cult Classics is documentary series from YachtWorld about a select group of venerated yacht builders who have earned an extremely loyal following of devoted fans and owners, helping them achieve an almost “cult-like” status. From classic downeast-style yachts with distinctive lines to iconic seaworthy titans, and revered boats with a unique and notable heritage, the series explores the stories, creeds and principles behind these esteemed vessels in great detail. Each episode of the Cult Classics video series visits a different boat builder and explores the company’s history in depth, focusing on one or two popular models that really exemplify that builder’s ethos and boat building philosophy.
Content
0:00 Intro
1:48 - Dick Bertram and sailboat racing; segue into offshore powerboat racing; Miami-Nassau wins 1956 & 57
3:00 - Dick Bertram sees C Raymond Hunt design and build the first deep-V Moppie; history of the Moppie name
3:56 - Bertram and Sam Griffith enter new Bertram deep-V hull in Miami Nassau Race 1960; lead whole race and win in record breaking 8 hours. Win creates sales craze and Bertram Yacht Company is formed.
5:21 - First fiberglass 31 Glass Moppie wins 1961 Miami Nassau race in 4 hours 20 minutes. Dick Bertram becomes a celebrity
5:59 - Bertram DNA in recreational hull debuts at New York Boat Show. Unique look, new fiberglass, deep V running surface, strength, lines and power make it an over-built “benchmark model.”
8:40 - Allure of Bertram, elegance, grace, racing reputation
9:10 - Bertram racing reputation in Europe extends growth internationally; Via Reggio, Cowes-Torquay, Miami World Championship
9:55 - New ownership under Peter Rittmaster; production building with Russ Specht and Carl Kiekhaefer, racing and tournament fishing; expansion of model line.
10:35 - 5 models produced through 1983 - 1800 hulls; 1986 Silver Anniversary edition. 60 years later, cult following, “bucket list” item.
12:22 - The quest to build the perfect Bertram 31 - make it “your own.”
14:40 - Rise of Mastery Engine Center in Yanmar diesel repowers and renovation.
16:25 - Bertram31.com fan club formed
16:45 - Gerry Santiago’s Boat renovation - history and process; aspiration, admiration, quest for ownership no matter the cost.
18:36 - Mark McManus help in securing the blank slate perfect Bertram 31.
19:32 - Total 2.5 year renovation details - like wife, “forever.”
23:00 - Russell Swift’s “Details” - personal endeavor, total customization to make father proud. No budget, everything you could want.
29:00 - Back to racing roots - Hugo Peel’s Thunderstreak
31:08 - Gavio Group’s acquisition - continuing the Bertram legacy
32:30 - Creating the Bertram 35 with Michael Peters and Tommy Thompson - remake of 31, reflecting lineage, updating the classic.
36:28 - Bertram 35 - Paying homage to the classic 31
36:43 - Sea trial and walkthrough of Bertram 35 hull #5 - Temptress; spacious fishing and cruising in comfort
42:28 - Summary - Classic design updated. “It’s a Bertram” - it’s cool
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Around 1971-2 I used to write to Bertram Yachts from my School and ask for them to please send me the Brochures. I still have them today . I remember Thunderstreak in Groves & Guttteridge with Surfury and all the other Powerboats of the time preparing for the Cowes Torquay Race and was and still am an avid fan. Great content Thank you.
Awesome! If you haven't checked out our full Cult Classics episode on Bertram Yachts and their history and the original Moppie, you may enjoy it! Here's the link: ua-cam.com/video/KDuoGdPj2j8/v-deo.htmlsi=a0tmxwGNrKv0E60w
I have a Bertram 25 foot Mark II hardtop that my father purchased new in 1967. We treat her with loving care and this year will welcome the 5th generation of the family to board her. She has always been in Michigan but he also during his lifetime owned a 31’ and a 38’ in the Virgin Islands.
This is a long overdue and FKN epic Yachtworld Series !!!!!!!!!
Great documentary about an iconic American boat builder! The comprehensive history of Bertram Yachts is fascinating, especially the summary of how the 31 Bertram caught the entire yachting world by storm back in the 1960s. It is amazing to see so many passionate owners who have caringly and meticulously restored their vintage 31 moppies to their former glory - and some even beyond, with modern updates and creative add ons.
Great seeing Dick Bertram's son Morgan here in this video, recalling all the stories of the storied boat brand!
Once I saw a Bertram with the name “La Otra Mujer” …….a very fitting name.
I have a very old 46, which I love.
She's a dream to work on.
Apart from breaking every bone in my back to get to the engines, she is very manageable. And takes on everything the sea can throw at her.
I went straight to the 46 after fishing on an old 31 in Jamaica years ago and just GETTING what Bertrams are about..
Amazing boats!!!!
Details is over the top! Great job! I’m sure your father is smiling! 😎🤙🏼
One of the most famous boat designs in the modern boating era, the Bertram 31 has achieved near cult like status! Perfect video capturing the essence of the brand and the "Moppie" model itself, excellent!!
Getting ready to start refurbishing of a rare and unusual Bertram 31. Had it for over 20 years and have decided to take the time and give her some Love! Have been a Bertram Lover since I was a Boy enjoyed meeting Richard when I was a young man! When he was racing Sailboats
Thanks! So that boat is a custom restoration of a Bertram 31 - if you provide your email address we can send you more details on who did the work!
@@yachtworld PS have owned several 33 and 31 sportfishers. This 31 is a beauty and not a sportfish! Contact me please
To Answer, It is a Custom, however never been refitted it is as Original. If you contact me at email I can give you History of vessel etc! Or We can have phone visit Perhaps! Regards
And Yes,Built by Bertram.
Good luck sir!
My 1970 aft cabin 38 Bertram looks like the photo on the wall behind her
What a nice video. Legendary Bertram. My only small critic would have been to make it a bit longer, and to put other iconic Bertrams as the 28, the 46, and the 54.
Glad you enjoyed! And yes, great models - more to cover in another future video! Thanks for watching and the feedback. Stay tuned for more...
Excellent video thank you! Brings back great memories.
Great doco! The Bertram are an amazing boat developed by some amazing people.
Thanks for watching so glad you enjoyed, and absolutely agree about Bertram Yachts!
fabulous stories --especially Mr Swift.
Absolutely! Thanks for visiting and watching, more episodes coming soon!
Excellent video , all young fisherman dream of a 31ft Bertram!!!
Agreed!!!
We believe that! So glad you enjoyed, more coming soon!
Great video! I used to love looking at bertram magazine ads when i was a kid. Beautiful boats!
So, once again, it’s a Hunt.
Indeed!
love my 25' 1965 FB hull from BC Canada
Dream boat ❤
Not for me lol looks good but then you look at the years they were made 70s and early 80s wood hulls inside the fiberglass. You can easily pick one up for $100,000. I rather get a Grady from 1997-2003 era.
I love the ride but that snap roll can be brutal
Cheers
With Marilyn DeMartini as the perfect hostess, YachtWorld sure went out with a glorious bang in 2022, by telling the story about Dick Bertram and his 31 Moppie. I was especially pleased to see how well you captured the enthusiasm among the Bertram owners who spend so much time and coin restoring or simply keeping their classic 31's in Bristol condition. A special tip of the hat for covering British Sportsman Hugo Peel's admirable restoration of Thunderstreak, Tommy Sopwith’s 1963 Bertram 31 Competition Special. Acknowledging Michael Peters' imperative contribution in getting the design of the new Bertram 35 perfect was also very nice. I know he very much enjoys both his 31 Bahia Mar and Bertram 20 custom center console. Certainly, look forward to your next Cult Classics episode. Thank You so very much.
Thanks so much for watching and the kind words Lars! We're very glad to hear you enjoyed the episode, and are pleased you appreciated all the great figures we covered here, including Hugo Peel's restoration of Sopwith's boat. And yes, Michael Peters certainly is a fundamental key to the story too! We're hard at work on the next episodes, so stay tuned! Covering many of the iconic builders like Bertram...can you guess who is next?? We'll give you a hint: Don Aronow...
@@yachtworld Fantastic. Michael,, Claudia, and Don's other three children will definitely enjoy this. The importance of the different designers of Don's boat models, and the assistance of fellows like Elton Cary and Allan 'Brownie' Brown are something that many viewers will appreciate learning about in detail. Best of luck with your production.
Great video.
Agreed!
Thank you Trung! we're glad you enjoyed it...stay tuned for the next episode soon!
I owned a 38 sf 2x Cummins 903 iconic sea keeping also love wood egg 43 48 post 42
They’ll bury me in my 31… None better 💪🏽
Definitely a fanatic here! Lol.😂 Great video! Could you do a doco on the riva 25? 😊
Awesome, thanks for watching. We will put it on our list!
Great vid hope you do it on Stamas Americanas
Great video. Love the boats. Can you provide anymore info or do you know where I can find more info on the boat shown at the 14:30 mark of the video? Would love to know more details, see more pics/video. Beautiful boat!
I know those waters well in this video, I see that sorry ass Roosevelt bridge railroad bridge in the background
Love this boat, why wouldn’t they build it today I get the over built fiberglass, but with new methods of molding…. This is the average guy ultimate fishing…mini sport fisher
It’s as simple as this, if it was the perfect boat it would still be in production by someone.
I know where one's at, incase anyone looking.
Look up Holland Marine Green Cove Springs FL.
Weeds are 4ft tall around it.
Never heard of it.
The 31 is too small in the cabin and a engine box takes to much space but hull desine is beautiful the 57 sport fisher is king With cat power
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You want five people on the fly in a 31’?
Thanks so much for putting this up, watch the hole video hopefully I'll finish mine some day, I worked on a 31 bertram out of Nantucket boat basin as a young boy called the Sea Nic she had a tower and a pulpit and diesels and was owned by a man named charlie davis I worked for him in the early 70's as Mate we chartered the boat during the week for blue fish and stripped bass then on weekends we would go off shore for sword fish witch I would run the boat and the owner Charlie would harpoon the sword fish we where a great team we stuck 3 sword fish in about 2 hour one day and I remember him giving a great compliment on how good I could captain the boat I was 12 years old The 31 bertram will always be my favorite boat of all time been in heavy sea with these boats and like always never had a bad day when aboard a 31 bertram king of the sea
Amazing! 12 years old and captaining a 31 foot Bertram offshore chasing sword fish, what a great story! Thanks for sharing the memories. Wonder what ever became of the Sea Nic!