1970 Bertram Baron 28 Project
 

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I'm going to try to post some pictures and updates of my 28 Baron project. Lets see if I can get the pictures to load.

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This is what I had to start with.
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After hours of power washing and degreasing It was starting to look clean again.

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It was a tight fit but this is how you fit a 28' boat in a 26' deep garage. Now let the fun begin!

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A couple coats of 2 part macropoxy 646 paint from Sherwin Williams made a huge difference.

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New white oak frame coated in west systems.

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New 1/2" 9 ply meraneti plywood subfloor with additional supports for the front pedistall seats.

This is gonna be good! awesome start!:party-smiley-048:

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3/8" thick Honduras Mahogany flooring attached with west system.

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Rear seat and throttle pod.

That flooring is gorgeous! How about some more details and photos....

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Constructing the side panels and dash out of mahogany. Its starting to take shape. This where I am up to date.

The most awesome thread on OSO! Bravo!

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Here are the mockup engine vents to replace the original. They are contoured to follow the curve of the deck. The originals were to boxy and didn't fit the lines of the boat. I had the frames water jetted out of stainless and will fit perforated stainless material inside them.

Hard to believe it's the same Bertram I saw in the weeds in Harrison Twp Michigan. I found my Magnum in that same grave yard. :drink:

Very cool, I had the same boat,same color many years ago.

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The original 292 engines are going to be used. They only had 170 original hours but have been completly redone. They should be close 275 to 300 hp with the mods that have been done. Not real big numbers but a big improvement above the original 200 hp stock.

Great to see that you are using the GMC six's, it had it's own cool sound back in the day on Lake St Clair.

Awesome! Especially the 292's...congrats and keep the pics coming. Angel

I'm hoping to use the original type 2 mercruiser "Rock Crusher" outdrives aswell. When I bought the boat I was told they were in perfect shape but after a little inspection they will need some minor work. I bought an extra outdrive to use for spare parts as most of the parts are not produced anymore.

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I'm a little undecided about the windshield. I've been playing around with some old school chriscraft brackets but I can't seem to find ones with the correct angle. I looked into having an original style windshield built but for the cost of a new one I think I can come up with something much better with more style. I'm shooting for a mix of the classic chris craft / garwood runabout with sleek mordern styling. All of the deck hardware is going to be flush mount pop-up style.

WOW :drink::drink:

Very nice:drink:

Very nice, I like the mix of old and new:drink:

Looking awesome! I thought about picking this boat up along time ago, it looked like most of everything was still there.

Where you located at?

NICE WORK!

Great thread!
Thanks for sharing.

You are one sick dedicated restorer, the way this is already looking, it will be nicer than new when it was produced! It would be cool if someone bought Sandy Satullos 38 Bertram and restored it back to its glory. Great job....keep it up!

Thanks for the good comments. I'm located in Central Maine.

Capt,
Thanks for taking the time to share your project! Please continue to post lots of pics!
Bob

Very nice work !!!!

CT you're a smart guy !!

Captain T.

Really niice restoration ,, Great work.

Tough working in the winter up there

Keep the photos coming

Best of Luck

Thank you
Jim

[I'm a little undecided about the windshield. I've been playing around with some old school chriscraft brackets but I can't seem to find ones with the correct angle. I looked into having an original style windshield built but for the cost of a new one I think I can come up with something much better with more style. I'm shooting for a mix of the classic chris craft / garwood runabout with sleek mordern styling]

Here is the windshield that I remember on the 28' Bertram.

I have all the dimensions for the original windshield but I think I can do something a little better than stock. I do know I'm looking for a shorter than stock height. Its also not bad looking without one but it is nice having a little wind protection.

Not the best picture but here is the LONG SHOT with a short windshield.....

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I'm looking for opinions on what type of paint to use Imron or AwlGrip. Are their pros and cons from one to the other? The paint scheme will be similar to the original but flair at the bow and stern like the old Moppie race boats. I plan on using the same color red or something very similar. I've attached a rough photo shop sketch I made from another Baron picture I took off the web.

Looks Incredible.............................
Cant wait to see it finished

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Here are a few shots of my latest shipment of parts. Garelick pedistals with sliders. Attwood Avenir suspension seats. Mahogany steering wheel.

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A few more interior shots and a picture of my NOS Aqua Meter gauges. I just purchaced an NOS Aqua Meter hour meter and all I need is a matching fuel gauge and I'll have a complete set. If anyone has one or knows of one I would be interested. Thats it for now. Next will be the 3 storage drawers inside of the gunnels and the floor hatch install and hardware.

WOW! You really know what your doing, looks sweet. Love the wheel and cool style seats.

Just a beautiful work of craftmanship.......wonderful restoration!