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Either sell my Bertram Competition 38' or make into a 5 seater with bigger power

I had five in my boat all the time. I loved the larger cockpit. Kurt I think you have done wonders with that boat. If moving the helm + all the glass work + paint work isn't to much I think it will make the boat much more fun for you. As you know I have a three stand now and it is an odd number so I feel the pain. Your far more hands on with that stuff than I am hence if you can do the work I think you will find a new love for the boat. My 2c. btw I'll send you that jpeg file of my old boat you asked for. Peace brother.
Bertram38 said:
Hi Phil

Good to hear you are doing well. thanks for the words, I plan on changing the deck to match the red Bertram. Completely usable in all fashions.
She will never be in competition again. But sure will be fun in poker runs with FOUR People. not 3. I can use her more than just a retired race boat.
Plus updateing will help in overall performance and comfort. OOOPs forgot SAFETY first.
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olli said:
I don't know if Platinum Powerboats are still alive. If they are, try to contact Mr. Andreas Trost there. He is Dr. Oskar Trost's son and should have more pics of Miss WD40. He told me years ago that he still owns a 38 Competition but I'm not sure if it is Miss WD40.
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Did you try to get ahold of Andreas? Or do you want me to try to track him down if I can?
 
Her is the photo of the year for my end result for a cockpit. differant colors of course.
 

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Oh yeah, I will use bucket seats and have a walk way between the seats. also sticks on the side not in the center.
 
Ratickle said:
Did you try to get ahold of Andreas? Or do you want me to try to track him down if I can?
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Paul did track me down...

My Dad had the 38 Bertram "WD-40" built. It was his second Bertram raceboat. She was sold in the mid 70's. I have not seen her since, but heard some disturbing rumors about her...

Several years ago I was looking for "WD-40", but did not find her. I found and bought another one instead, the "Vincentive" originally owned by Vince Fasano and throttled by Sammy James. That boat had a 2-man cockpit.

I personally think that a 3-man side-by-side cockpit is tight on a 38 Bertram, due to the shape of the deck. I like the setup of the WD-40 best, but I would not change your boat. It is a rare classic, one of the all time great offshore boats. Keep her original and preserve the value. One day you will be happy that you did. These days a butchered up Can-Am car does not have anywhere close to the value of an original one. Neither a Can-Am car, nor a 38 Bertram has much utility value. Respect her for what she truly is and she should give you lots of joy.

If you truly want 4 or more seats, it might be better to find a less rare and more "accommodating" boat to begin with.

All the best,

Andreas
 
Hey Andreas, it was great chatting with you. Thanks for chiming in, really appreciate it.


We need to get started on finding your father's boat, the WD-40, if at all possible. I'll start a thread with what you told me, and we'll see if there are things to add and what we can shake out of the trees....
 
Saturday dropoff at Will Smith for Modifications. awesome, finally some room to chase my ole lady around and have sex. lol
 
platinum said:
Paul did track me down...

My Dad had the 38 Bertram "WD-40" built. It was his second Bertram raceboat. She was sold in the mid 70's. I have not seen her since, but heard some disturbing rumors about her...

Several years ago I was looking for "WD-40", but did not find her. I found and bought another one instead, the "Vincentive" originally owned by Vince Fasano and throttled by Sammy James. That boat had a 2-man cockpit.

I personally think that a 3-man side-by-side cockpit is tight on a 38 Bertram, due to the shape of the deck. I like the setup of the WD-40 best, but I would not change your boat. It is a rare classic, one of the all time great offshore boats. Keep her original and preserve the value. One day you will be happy that you did. These days a butchered up Can-Am car does not have anywhere close to the value of an original one. Neither a Can-Am car, nor a 38 Bertram has much utility value. Respect her for what she truly is and she should give you lots of joy.

If you truly want 4 or more seats, it might be better to find a less rare and more "accommodating" boat to begin with.

All the best,

Andreas
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Look at post 44 and see one of the origanel bertram layouts. I plan on the same result and stick with period correct interior and deck.
This shall not hurt the value of my B38 just help it.
 
Bertram38 said:
Look at post 44 and see one of the origanel bertram layouts. I plan on the same result and stick with period correct interior and deck.
This shall not hurt the value of my B38 just help it.
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Are you still planning on having the walk-through between the back seat and front?
 
AcryliCo said:
Whatever happened to this boat? did it get chopped?
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OUCH Chopped is a hard word. :cheers2:

OK all the Glass work is done, interior from PPI Inc' will be completed next few weeks. then I rig gauges and steering and all the other crap that is inside cockpit. HMmmmmmm wonder what it looks like... Tried to upload, took forever to load. cancelled
 
updated photos in progress

Hope U all like it. Kurt
 

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