1965 Bertram 31 Express Cruiser

On the hard in her shed in Mystic Connecticut. Built by Bertram Yachts Charisma is a fine representative of the classic highly regarded Ray Hunt design. Refitted with a custom interior in 2000. Full bridge enclosure. Twin fresh water cooled professionally maintained 300 HP 6LP-STE Yanmar diesels (repowered also in 2000, with engines having less than 1000 hours). Hull is cored fiberglass laminate, awlgripped in 2000. Full electronics including Garmin radar, Raymarine touch operated GPS, Simrad Autopilot. Freedom Inverter. Air conditioning/heating system (via shorepower, there is no genset)

The taking of recent photos presented difficulties with light and angles in her shed, but are included. Please note that photos of Charisma in the water (taken in 2019 before bow sprit and Lewmar windlass was installed) are used with kind permission of Brigid Rooney-Hall of Watch Hill Yacht Services RI. There are no recent photos of her in the water, she is not likely to be launched this season.

Construction and layout

In 2000 the vessel was rebuilt, repowered, rewired, replumbed, the cored fiberglass hull brought down (and then awlgripped white), and the interior completely renovated from original. Construction material in her hull, deck, and superstructure is fiberglass with portions constructed with core material.

The spacious main cabin features a is a double v-berth forward, cedar closet starboard galley also starboard (with counter tops, stainless steel sink (with hot and cold pressured water), Norcold dual voltage refrigerator, and ice maker (there is no stove), Dinette and settee are to port opposite galley. The head is to starboard forward of the galley with electric flush, holding tank and discharge system (with mascerator). Interior finish is fiberglass and bright work. Crusair Air conditioning in cabin (via shore power, no genset).

Steps lead aft up from cabin to cockpit and helm area. Two chairs above each engine box/hatch at helm deck, large cockpit and bench aft. Swim platform and swim ladder.

Mechanical details

Twin freshwater cooled 300 HP 6LP-STE Yanmar diesels (2000, under 1000 hours) with single lever Panish controls)
Four blade bronze propellers 1 1/2" stainless steel shafts (PSS dripless propeller shaft coupling) Dripless stuffing boxes.
Hydraulic steering
Racor filters
Oil changing system
Trim tabs
FE 241 Automatic fire extinguishing system in engine room
Aluminium fuel tanks (total 250 gallons) new in 2000

Electronics and navigational equipment

Raymarine Hybrid Touch operated GPS (new 2016)
Garmin radar and Garmin 12 inch GPS Map XSV chart plotter (2018)
Icom M-412 VHF radio (2016)
Raymarine fathometer
Ritchie compass
Simrad AP35 Autopilot
EPIRB
Television

Electrical

12 volt DC and 120 volt AC systems/panels
Rewired in 2000
30 amp 120 volt shorepower cord (40ft)
Two Group 8-D Decca batteries
120v AC battery charger (via inverter)
Freedom 25 inverter/charger
70 amp alternator
Cockpit flood lights
Navigation lights
Two bilge pumps.

Deck equipment and sundries

Full canvas bridge enclosure
Isinglass side curtains
Swim platform
Fresh water washdown
Life preservers
Type 4 Man Overboard ring
Three fire extinguishers
RUPP Outriggers (2017)
Rod holders
Stainless steel bow rail and hand rails
Lewmar anchor windlass at bowsprit (2020)
Grapnel anchor
6ft chain 3/8" anchor leader, 100ft 5/8" nylon rode
Four docklines
Three fenders

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The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.

Additional Contact Information
Please call Howard Taylor at 860 884 9924 to schedule a viewing. Thank you
Rudders and Moorings LLC, Varykino, Stonington Connecticut Office:
email: howard@ruddersandmoorings.com

1965 Bertram 31 Express Cruiser

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