“TABASCO”

The owner completely gutted and rebuilt this 31 Bertram with state of the art equipment in 2008.The fuel efficient, High torque Yanmar diesels get you where you want to be to maximize your fishing time.

new generator installed in July of 2020

annual services completed in July of 2020

The 1970 BERTRAM 31’ SPORT FISHERMAN TABASCO underwent an extensive refit in 2008. With a Murray Brothers fighting chair and two electric Canon downriggers fishing could not be more enjoyable. This classic, proven fishing machine is timeless. 

MECHANICALYanmar engines 310 HP engine beds and stringersvacuflush head system4 KW Fisher Panda generatorCustom engine boxes with hydraulic ramsNew fuel system 2 aluminum tanks 190 gallons and 50 gallonsFlow scan

Murray Brothers upper helm chairUpper and lower helm stations have all new equipmentCustom lower helm seatFuruno Navnet VX2 (3 displays)radar and arrayFuruno autopilotupper and lower Icom VHFSatallite weathersatallite radio glendenning controls with troll settingNew ZF gearsCustom Rudders

EXTERIORAll fiberglass retoredAwlgrip paintNew through hullsUnderwater lights

INTERIORCustom aft cabin windowsNew cabin windowsLexan corner windowsTeak and Holly flooring in cabin crusair A/C and heat

FISHINGNew rupp outriggers and center rigger2 electric Canon downriggersDown rigger basesBait wellFish boxesMurray Brothers teak fighting chair

ADDITIONAL FEATURESNew flybridge TopNew enclosure

RUNNING GEAR – Shafts & Propellers:Propellers: 2 X 4-blade bronze 20” diameterShafts: Seals: Shaft logs: Struts: Bearings: Cutters:2 X 1.5” diameter stainless steel (non-magnetic) dripless – seawater fedGRP“V” through bolted to hull1 x rubber cutlass in each V strut SpursComments:• Shaft & propeller in good condition• Bearings good conditionSTEERING:Sea StarTwo station - manual wheel driven hydraulic pump at each helm One with tie barRudder:• Stock: 1.25” diameter bronze• Flat plate bronze – 9.5” x 16”• Rudder port: bronze with flax packing• Upper bearing: Steel bushingAutopilot:• Autohelm: 12-volt DC***• Control at both helm stationEmergency Steering: NO Comments:• Steering could not be testes props were pulled back against ruddersTRIM TABS:• 2 x Bennet – hydraulic with single rams• Stainless steel – hinged – 8;5” X 30”• Controls both stationsTANKS AND SYSTEMS: • 2 X aluminum on centerline• Forward 50 gallons & aft 190 gallons; TOTAL: 240 US gallons• Groco 12-volt DC transfer pump• Shut valves at tanks• Deck fills and vents in topsides• Gauges at helm stationFresh Water:• 1 tank - fiberglass approximately 20 gallons• Fill: Deck plate• Vents: Hull topsides• Location: centerline midships• Pump: 12-volt Par• Filter: Strainer at pump• Accumulator: Steel• Boiler: 6-gallon – 1500 watt 110-volt element• Plumbing: Flexible hoseBlack Water – Waste – Gray Water:• Plastic tank - located centerline – 36 gallons• Pump out: flush deck plate• Vent: to topsides• Toilet – Vacuflush DC Eclectric – sea water fed• Y-Valve fitted to direct toilet overboard or to the tank• Gray water sump X 2 with submersible pumpsLUBE OIL SYSTEM:• Electric DC Reverso pump in port Engine compartment• No clean or waste oil tanksBILGES and BILGE PUMPS: Bilges were accessed where possible and examined. No major issues not but ALL need cleaning and de-greasing,• 2 X Rule submersible 12-V DC pumps – 2000 GPH – forward bilge & ER• Both have check valves - auto float switches – manual/auto/off switches• Forward bilge has a high water alarmAIR CONDITIONING:• Combination AC unit – Marine air – port salon• Capacity: 12000 BTU• Pump: AC Marche - Sea water• Control: Digital in salonVENTILATION:• No forced air ventilation in the interior• All ventilation via opening windows and hatchesYanmar6LPAH-STP310 HP at 3600 RPM1100 hours eachPort: M56729 Stbd: M56728 ZF220A Ratio: 2.04:1Features• Flexible engine mounts on aluminum framework• Engine & transmission – close coupled• Primary Racor fuel filters• Controls – Glendenning• Dual lever clutch & throttle below and single lever flybridge• Gauges: Tachometer – oil pressure – water temperature – with high alarms• Flow Scam fuel meters for each engine at both stations• Both engine hatches have hydraulic rams to lift them – Single power packExhaust:• Stainless steel sea water injected elbow with raise loop• Reinforced flexible hose to starboard transom discharge – above waterline• 2 X inline GRP mufflers GENERATOR:Features:• Sound shield• Racor filter• Start panel at helm• GRP mufflerComment: Unit is weatheredELECTRICAL:Onboard electrical and distribution system:• Alternating Current System• Direct Current System120-Volt 60 Hz 12-voltShore Power:• Single 110-volt, 30-amp inlet – starboard cockpit• 30-amp cord (30”) with 30-amp end fittings• Breaker at panel under helm station• Reverse polarity indication• 30 Amp Galvanic IsolatorAC Panel: Inboard of helm station with Volt & Amp meters• Main breaker• Air Con• Boiler• Reefer• OutletsBatteries:• 2 X 12-volt west Marine – 900 Amp-hour sealed• Isolation switches• Battery charger & alternator on MainsDC Panels:• Main panel to starboard of helm.• Secondary panel at helm station• Volt and amp meters – Labelled breakers

The 31 Bertram was the king of the fleet in it's day. Tabasco is still being maintained like a king. This is a once in a life time opportunity to benefit by owning a boat that can be bought for half of the recent investment and functions like a new boat.rnThe fish will come to you when they see Tabasco.