Need help looking, especially up north!
 

Hello guys, well, the BOSS has given me the go-ahead to look for my dream boat but forgive me guys it's not a Seacraft, it's either a Bertram 25 or 26, preferably with flybridge. I've looked in the internet and found some prospects but if any of you know of any for sale in your areas for $20,000 or less PLEASE let me know ASAP! My email is colonpr@bellsouth.net. Thanks! :D

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Here's a couple:

http://boston.craigslist.org/nos/boa/282181719.html

http://miami.craigslist.org/boa/281482171.html

http://houston.craigslist.org/boa/278963390.html

http://raleigh.craigslist.org/boa/272810950.html

http://detroit.craigslist.org/boa/269851802.html

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1971-...85469938QQrdZ1

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Bertr...ayphotohosting

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Nestor

Im ready for a road trip!!!!

:D

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Thanks Rich, I have contacted several of these owners already so let's see what happens. Alas, the 28 is a beautiful boat but I can't afford a boat slip in Miami!

Jorge, as soon as I find the one get ready, most of these boats are WAY up north!!

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There's a couple for sale on 25bertram.com. Great boat. My family has a 1971 B25 hardtop and its a very rock solid old boat.

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Thanks, I'll take a look!

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Keep your eye on craigslist boston as there has been a 25 foot flybride for around 7K being advertised on and off all winter. Its not there right now but it would not surprise me if it shows up again.

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OK, thanks!

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Damn I must be psychic!!! :D Look what showed up late last night...

http://boston.craigslist.org/gbs/boa/285823376.html

Re: Need help looking, especially up north!
 

Nestor


This may be what you are looking for
:D
I'll gas up the truck :D

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I think you may be right! I'll call the guy right now.

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Nestor - if you get serious about this one, let me know, if interested, I'm only 1.5 hr away, and could help give it the hairy eyeball treatment.... and would enjoy meeting you.

Bill

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Thanks Bill, me too! Actually I'm looking for a good Marine Surveyor to check it out for me, do you know any in the area?

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Nestor - where is the boat physically ? (I'm kinda doubting it's in someones backyard, in Cambridge - they don't have backyards there..) North Shore, out on Cape Ann, somewhere by Boston Harbor, down on the South Shore ?

Bill

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Nestor -

Do a google on Marine Surveyors Boston

also, go to www.maineharbors.com, go to Mass / Nauticle Links

I see a couple people with the right qualifications, Rob Scanlon, also the outfit in Scituate, which is just down the south shore from Boston/ Cambridge.

just a note, the B-25 has a 9.5 beam, which means a bit of a trailering hassle, to haul it back to Florida.

Bill

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Nestor-

Here are the names of two Boston area surveyors that I recommend to my customers.

Capt Bob Gallagher,Norm LeBlanc & Associates-978-774-5190
Capt Kevin Duchak, Duchak Maritime Services- 978-777-9700


That 25 Bertram has been off and on craigslist for a while. I bet you could steal it if you waved some cash around. Just be to sure to have any offer subject to a survey.

Good luck.

Ed

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PS- During the summer, the boat is kept in the Charles RIver. I am not 100% sure, but it is probably kept on the hard either up the river in Watertown or over in Chelsea/Charlestown/East Boston.

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Thanks guys! I really need some help on this one. I actually found what I think is an even better one in Bellmore, NY for almost the same price. The one in Cambridge needs lots of work and you know that's my problem, no place for major work, the one in NY has small engines but the rest of the boat looks good. I can always change out the engines later but at least I'm told she's turn-key which is what I need right now. Anyone near Bellmore, NY?

Ed, thanks for the surveyor contacts, I will never buy another boat without a survey done, it also helps with the insurance.

Bill, I know, she's HUGE but I already found the right trailer for her and it's not as expensive as I thought, about $2500-$3000; and Jorge's biting at the bit to go get her with his truck (I'll have to upgrade mine to handle the weight), he's gassed up and ready to GO! All I need is $10k real quick! :D