Basic Information
- Builder:
- BERTRAM
- Category:
- Sport Fisherman
- Model Year:
- 1962
- Year Built:
- 1962
- Refit Year:
- 2004
- Country:
- United States
Dimensions
- LOA:
- 31' 0" (9.45m)
- Beam:
- 11' 2" (3.40m)
- Min Draft:
- 3' 2" (0.97m)
Speed, Capacities and Weight
- Cruise Speed:
- 25 Kts. (29 MPH)
- Max Speed:
- 30 Kts. (35 MPH)
- Displacement:
- 10600 Pounds
- Water Capacity:
- 18 Gallons
- Fuel Capacity:
- 222 Gallons
Accommodations
- Total Berths:
- 1
- Sleeps:
- 2
- Total Heads:
- 1
Hull and Deck Information
- Hull Material:
- Fiberglass
Engine Information
- Engines:
- 2
- Manufacturer:
- Yanmar
- Model:
- 6LPA5ST 315
- Fuel Type:
- Diesel
Overview
The perfect family cruiser, Final Answer was professionally restored in 2004 from the stringers up, making this boat an exceptional buying opportunity. The extensive professional restoration was completed by Becker Cassidy in Florida, well known for creating works of art. The restoration included engine repower, full mechanical replacement, complete electrical replacement, paint, and a complete interior. She features all the amenities - Air conditioning, head, teak sole, and full teak interior with designer soft goods, making her the final answer for the cruising couple. This go-anywhere economical head turner is detailed and fully serviced, ready for a fun filled Bahamas or Chesapeake trip!
Accommodations
This stunning cabin features a custom raised overhead for additional head room and custom aft windows providing a very open feeling. The entire interior shows as new with beautiful soft goods and teak trim and accents.
Cabin
The spacious cabin features Teak accents with a beautiful Teak and Holly sole throughout.
- V Berth with cushions and storage
- Dinette with compass rose table
- Head to starboard
- Marine Air system
- Marine Air control
- Window curtains
Galley
- Cabinet storage
- Corian counter tops
- Moulded sink
- Seaward Hot water heater - 10 gal
- Nordicold A/C D/C refrigerator
- Microwave oven
Electronics and Navigation
- Garmin 5212 GPS
- North Star 952 X
- Simrad AP-22 Auto Pilot
- Standard Horizon VHF
- Danforth compass 4"
- ACR spotlight
A-V
- Clarion Stereo
- Speakers
- Toshiba Color TV
Miscellaneous Deck and Hull
In 2004, Final Answer was professionally restored from the bare hull by Becker Cassidy Yachts in Lantana, Florida. The restoration included a complete repower with Yanmar 6LPA5ST 315 diesel engines, ZF gears, controls, and glass tech decks with a full Awlgrip paint job. This work was completed in 2004 and shows in like-new condition today.
This is a list of the equipment and work completed by Becker Cassidy during this full restoration:
- New Hot Water Heater
- New Wiring Harnesses
- New Electric Toilet with holding tank
- All new interior upholstery
- New Dripless stuffing boxes
- New A/C system w/ digital control
- New AC/DC panel
- New oversized shafts
- New Yanmar 6 cylinder, 315 HP motors
- New complete Hynautic steering
- New Glasstech custom cockpit
- New instruments on bridge
- All new hoses and clamps
- All new windows w/ new plexiglass in salon
- All new engine beds which are fiberglassed into hull
- All new strainers and seacocks
- New ground fault interrupters for head and galley
- New rudders
- New fuel tanks
- New water tank
- New bronze seacocks below waterline
- New trim tabs w/ indicators
- Full cockpit cover, window covers & 4 side Eisenglass fly bridge enclosure
- New cockpit hand held shower and fresh water wash down
- New cockpit flood lights
- New welded stainless bridge rails and oversize stainless bow rail
- Four (4) flush mounted rod holders
- New vinyl and foam cockpit coaming cushions and engine box cushions
- New cockpit hatches and courtesy lights
- New MASE 3KW generator
- New raw water wash down in cockpit
- New PVC and stainless steel rub rail
- All new wiring and new electronics
- All new fuel lines
- New exhaust hoses
- New shafts
- New 3 blade props w/ spares
- New struts and bearings
Electrical System
- 110 A/C 30 Amp/ 12 VD/C system
- Custom distribution panel
- Mase generator 4 KW generator in sound shield
- Group 31 Batteries
- Battery boxes
- Hubble 30 Amp power cord
- GFI outlets
- Guest 12 Volt charger
Misc. Mechanical
- Trim Tabs
- Hynautic steering
Engine & Equipment
Engine compartment is clean, painted, and easily accessible with Sound Down insulation.
- Yanmar 6LPA5TP - PRT M52649, STB M52651
- Yanmar engine control panels
- Custom guage package
- HP 315
- Hours 370
- Gears ZF 63-A
- Racor fuel system
- OEM alternators
- Insulated engine compartments
- Aquamet shafts
- Dripless shaft seals
- Michigan 3 bladed wheels 19D X 24 P
- Michigan 3 bladed spares NEW
- Dripless Rudder seals
Salesman's Remarks
If your dream is to own and enjoy one of these beautiful classics at an affordable number without the restoration headaches and time, look no further! Final Answer is the answer! She can be purchased in turn-key condition at a fraction of what the restoration cost would be. Call and schedule an appointment today for a private showing of this magnificent example of a Bristol 31' Bertram! Be the proud owner of one of the nicest 31’s on the water and be ready to make those lasting memories happen!
Exclusions
Owner's personal Items, Art, Personal Fishing Tackle, Name