Bertram 28... Project   DREAMCATCHER

     This is my Bertram 28 Sportfish 'Dreamcatcher'. She is a work in progress and may not see the water for another couple of years because I want her done right. As you can see, she's been slowly stripped of everything, her glass reinforced, bulkheads glassed over or replaced. I have removed all wiring, and all plumbing since my plan is to outfit her with a pair of Yanmar 240s.

        She was in a very sorry state when I found her but I plan to bring her back t o her full splendor.

All plumbing has been removed as well as 3 decades worth of antenas and, decorations and junk! You wouldn't believe the amount of junk a boat this size can accumulate over the years. I am removing it all and patching her glass smoth to prepare her for paint.

Most of the guts were shot so she will be getting a full transplant. As I refurbish this Bertram 28 I will post her progress.

                    

Dreamcatcher will be getting a new diesel tank made out of Fiberglass (above is the mold under construction). The tank will make use of every bit of space and will hold close to 200 galons. I also replaced the cocpit bulkhead with heavily reinforced foamcore, the Marine Plywood had seen its last days. Below is a shot of the Hull. It had a few blisters but most were tiny and were meticulously removed and repaired.

                       

      
As I make more progress on my Bertram 28, I will post more pictures of her progress.

Regards,
JB