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The Bertram 31 Moppie located on the South Coast of the UK exemplifies a true classic motorboat, noted for its quality construction and deep Vee hull designed by Ray Hunt. Initially manufactured in 1963, this 9.45-metre vessel with a 3.40-metre beam has a storied racing pedigree, including a notable 4th place in the 1963 Cowes to Torquay race. Recently re-engined in 2000 with twin Perkins SABRE 225Ti engines, and benefitting from significant mechanical and electrical upgrades between 2019-2022, this boat is in excellent condition. The electrics feature modern conveniences such as a battery monitor and shore power, while navigation aids include a Garmin 4008 GPS and autopilot. The interior is outfitted with teak and blue cushions, offering twin berths forward and a dinette convertible to a double berth, with a fully-equipped galley and new plumbing in the heads. Safety features are robust, including automatic fire extinguishers, bilge pumps, and life rings.
The Bertram 30 is an iconic American boat designed originally to take on the European powerboats of the 60s the Ray Hunt Designed Bertram “Moppie” won the 1961 Miami to Nassau race and went on to win the 200 mile Cowes – Torquay - Cowes powerboat race in 1963 taking on the Alan Burnard Fairey Huntsman and other designers of the era such as Sonny Levi and Don Shead.With her Quality construction and a Deep Vee hull she is fast, versatile and comfortable a true classic motor boat.
Bertie was built in 1963 and came 4th overall in the Cowes to Torquay powerboat race that year! she is in excellent condition having been re engined in 2000 with twin Perkins SABRE 225Ti engines. These were then bench restored and upgraded both mechanically and elecrically 2019 -22 under the current ownership.
Bertie originally known as DAMIAN III was 4th overall in a field of 53 and won the Royal Yacht Squadron Trophy for the first Class I Production Boat
ENGINES
Twin Perkins SABRE 225Ti installed 2000 restored 2019
ELECTRICS
Two 12 Volt Batteries
240 Volt Shore power
Engine alternators
Battery monitor
NAVIGATION
Radar
Garmin 4008 GPS
Autopilot
Icom VHF Radio DSC
Compass
Navigation Lights
ACCOMODATION
Teak wood and blue cushions throughout
Twin Berths Forward
Dinette converts to double berth
GALLEY
Sink hot & cold pressurised water
Fridge
Wallis Safeflame ceramic diesel cooker
HEADS
Sea toilet pump and plumbing new 2022
Basin hot & Cold Pressurised water
COCKPIT
Pilot station with single driving seat
Double Navigation seat
Teak flooring and aft deck seating area
Spray canopy
DECK
Walk around deck
Forward escape hatch
Electric windlass
Bruce anchor with chain and warp
Spare danforth anchor on deck
Warps & Fenders
SAFETY
Two horseshoe life rings
Two Fire extinguishers automatic in engine room one manual in saloon
Two automatic bilge pumps
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