4.1m Bertram Caribbean

[Hqheath]

Hey all
I recently aquired a 4.1m Bertram Caribbean runabout for $50.It seems to be in quite a resonable condition and I'm wondering if anyone has had any experience with these hulls? It looks to have a fairly shallow vee, so I'm wondering what their stability is like? I'm thinking of putting front and rear casting platforms in to it bream boat style.
Heath

[Hqheath]

Ok next question is, casting platforms flush with gunnel aka flats boat or lower than the gunnel?

[jkis]

my son not long got a 13ft carrabean, but it has a fairly deep v, and is currently doing the bottom, removed the anti foul and doing touch ups and keel at the front and rear, we were thinking of a front casting deck only, probly sitting it down 75 to 100mm, with a tiller type motor, 30 to 40 hp, so will be keen to see your updates.
cheers stuart

[Jules01]

chuck up a pic mate?

[The Iceman]

Originally Posted by Hqheath

Ok next question is, casting platforms flush with gunnel aka flats boat or lower than the gunnel?

I would say lower than the gunnel unless you are a flyfisherman where you dont want anything to snag up the flyline when casting

[Hqheath]

Most of my fishing is fly fishing, then lure.
If the casting platforms were to be down lower, they would only be down similar to what you have said jkis.