BRT Boats
 

Has anyone owned a BRT, met the guy who used to make them in Miami yesterday, very nice guy, and he had a nice one at the marina, looking for any info and or pics, thanks: Matt

You must have met Paul Barros, he used to make them in New Bedford Ma.I know him well and have worked on a lot of them. They are like a 24 Superboat, Pantera, P+D Marine. They are pretty light. A 350 Merc package the boats went about 58 mph. He has a red one with a big block and drive we just did over.It runs about 68 mph.

Yes, it was Paul, we talked for a while at the marina, great guy, after looking at his boat I am interested in finding one myself, seemed like it was solid and has a very nice, classic look, do you have any pics you could post Marinetrans?, thanks:Matt

I'll look tommorow but I don't know if I have any. Sometimes you can find them in NJ, NY or CT. Alot of them have 350s.I think a couple had outboards.One or two had a speedmaster set-up. They fit 2 people well, but 3 or 4 would be tough. Good rough water boat.

Marinetrans: any pics would be appreciated, finding one with a speedy on it would be cool...thanks: Matt

May have some pictures of a BRT called HOOZ YOUR DADDY we had in the shop. Lets see if my scanner works tommorow night.:)

lookin' forward to it: Matt

Here is a picture of the BT

















Here is the picture of the BRT boat.

Thanks Marinetrans, if you hear of any for sale would you let me know...thanks: Matt

Sorry for the crappy picture. I really don't know how to use this scanner. But if I get it straigtend out I'll try another one.

mdg performance!
 

Talk to Dave Gavatos at MDG Performance in Maryland.....I think his brother still has a Black and tan BRT....very nice boat/with blower and bravo Pkg.... Also Dave is one of the Best kept secrets in the industry....Just ask Spectre about his engines....He built the poker run series motors for the 36 Spectre.....Top notch and all around nice guy..

hey marinetrans, do you own or work at a marina in fairhaven or boat shop? A buddy of mine is looking for a good shop.

We have a full Mecruiser dealership. We also sevice Borg-warner, Hurth,Paragon,Twin Disc, Capital,Walters and Kanzaki transmissions. All certified techs here.Also dealer for Imco and Stainless Marine.

marine, do you have a web site? if not can you send me some contact info. Thanks

BRT
 

Hey dude,

I just saw a BRT on e-bay.

It is blue and looks pretty nice.

Very narrow boat though.

Air Dog: I saw that as well, nice ride but needs to lose the big Cig decals, do you still ahve the Banana Boat?...Matt

Yep,

I still got my Banana.

I am going through withdrawals.

Need to jump waves.

I just bought some Gaffrig controls from Too Old.

Can't wait to install them.

Here is a few pics of one .

Another

One more.

Hello Jeb,

Dude, can you post some Banana Pictures?

I am like the only Banana guy on this whole board it seems and your the unofficial leader since your the 1993 World Banana Champ...

How can I get in contact with Mr. Paul Barros? I always been a huge fan of BRT and would really enjoy speaking with Mr. Barros. Thanks a lot in advance,

Jim

A friend looked at that one.

Needs cosmetic help.

It doesn't have a rub rail...

Fobes, Found the pic's of the BRT's I had told you about awhile back! Too many to scan, PM me an address & I'll send them to you. Dave B.

Re: BRT Boats
 

The 24 BRT is awesome! I have a 1986 model equipped with an aluminum fairing from BRT (Paul Barros), custom full rear bulk head, 3 man bolster seat with built in K shift and K throttle, 36in Monster K Planes, 525 MDG Blower motor, custom dash panel with Lavorsi Monster Gauges, and Bravo drive with IMCO lower unit. No expense spaired. 82 MPH on GPS. Exclusively maintained by MDG Performance Marine in Edgewater Maryland. Check out the pictures

Re: BRT Boats
 

Sorry to bring up a old thread, but my father build the BRT boats with Paul. My dads name is Bruce Almeida, hes a master fiberglass man. He built them in the 80's. I had a picture somewhere with him and paul standing near the 24' still on the lowboy boat cart. its a red and black hull. Anyone have contact info to paul? My father would love to talk to him im sure, its been a very very long time he has seen him. my email is mustangforever ( at ) comcast .net

Re: BRT Boats
 

730,
Welcome to OSO. There use to be a red BRT in the Toms River NJ area, it was a great looking boat. What ever happened to the molds?

Re: BRT Boats
 

Ya but the McCarthy's are building them again :D

Re: BRT Boats
 

Paul is in Ft.Lauderdale last I knew w/ a 24ft. red BRT. Your dad prepped a Pantera for us to paint a while back.

Re: BRT Boats
 

Thx for the replies. My dad remembers the pantera, MarineTrans.

As for the molds, supposibly the 24's are in cape cod area, somewhere. I do know these molds get passed around and are being produced by other companies. Ironicly i believe the BRT were made from other companies molds, just altered. But i know yous knew that :D.


I do know where a 27 footer mold is. Needs some fixing to be worthy, but i dont think my dad has spoken to him in a while, not sure if he still has the mold. It sat outside last i knew when i was a little guy.

87 BRT 24 Outboard
 

Found one locally really good price. Planning on Snatchin it up this weekend. Will post photo's as soon as I get it home.

24 BRT outboard model
 

Well got it home. It's an 1987. Outboard. I found it on Craigs list. $500 or best offer. I got it for $450. It had no wheels or hubs on it. The grass and vines and weeds had grown over the trailer frame and the hull itself. The previous owner died a few years ago. He had purchased brand new hubs and 4 brand new tires for the trailer before he passed. I spent all of Sunday last week digging it out of the weeds and jacking it up. Monday morning I put on the new hubs and tires, the trailer lights still worked. I trailered it home 85 miles without a problem. It's cleaning up pretty good. Found one tree growing up out of the drivers seat and a second tree growing up from the passenger side. Stripped the interior. Planning on putting drop down bolsters in it. Cabin cushions were good and cleaned up nice with some shampoo. Cleaning up the hull presently. Red is coming back. I'm using Meguires oxydation remover and polish. It has not been in the water since 92. It has a 1986 Mariner 2.4 litre EFI Magnum. It has a blown lower unit. The case is cracked. So I will need a lower unit. Also the starter is toast. I was able to perform a compression test and all six cylinders are within 5 pounds. Not sure what the horsepower is. Google has not come up with a good number yet. Have not figured out yet insert photos. Wants a URL name.

Crystal River River Rat!

SIM,
I'd say you stole it!!! Congratulations! post pics of the restore.

Please post some pics, those boats are cool. Good find.
Matt

Hey I have a 24 BRT down here in Texas. My buddy built it from a shell, he has some awesome pics and did an unbelieveable job making this into one of the cleanest boats around. It is definitely a head-turner and runs it's ass off. I enjoy smoking all the 100K boats and the popping the hood to show them one engine!

Big24, welcome to OSO. Your statement sounds like a "Triple Digits" statement.:popcorn: