Old race boats

Gman · 01-22-2005, 09:47 AM

Hey! Ihave recently restored a 1960's vintage Bertram Race boat. It has a dual engine setup, one in front, one in back with two casale boxes getting the power to the water. I've been told it was Richard bertrams personal ride, but i don"t have too much info on it. Anyone out there ever hear of such a boat please email me aGman @ hidden Mill marine center .com

Fast Shafts · 01-22-2005, 09:57 AM

Gman,
First off, welcome to OSO!
The best way to get feed back is to post a picture. There are some great sources of information on this forum. Check out John Crouse's "SeaRace", its considered the "Bible" for Offshore Race History Information.
I'll check SeaRace when I get home to see if there is any info. on your boat.

heatbuzz · 01-22-2005, 10:12 AM

Here is Top Banana's old race boat, witch became what you know now as Sonic.

You can see Charlie in the 2nd one,and how it started to like one.

Fast Shafts · 01-22-2005, 02:25 PM

Gman, Bertram built literally dozens of race boats in all sizes. if you could give a few details such as length or fomer name of boat, that would help.
Bertram was most famous for their "Moppies", which were made in many differsnt lengths. Bertram also built a 25' V which was very competative in the early 1960's. More info or pics please!!!

heatbuzz · 01-22-2005, 02:59 PM

Of course can't for get the most important one

Stormrider · 01-22-2005, 03:29 PM

I thought this is what Dick Bertram is most famous for...

Stormrider · 01-22-2005, 03:33 PM

I stand corrected.
This is what he is most famous for.
We had one in 1964.