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Bertram 63 Delamination issues - real or not?

Discussion in 'Bertram Yacht' started by Regal400, Jan 5, 2026 at 7:38 PM.

  1. Regal400, Jan 5, 2026 at 7:38 PM
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    Regal400

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    “Want” to consider a 63 in the 2005-2010 range and have heard issues regarding hull delamination. Anyone with real knowledge on the issue, specific years involved, qualified technicians to inspect properly and what that method may be - not just a dude with a rubber mallet
    Appreciate any assistance
  2. YachtForums, Jan 5, 2026 at 8:19 PM
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  3. Capt Ralph, Jan 5, 2026 at 8:29 PM
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    There were other issues internally also, Engine mounts and/or stringers coming free from the hull insides, comes to mind in some of them.

    Maybe some good news, If your looking at a hull with some hours on it, it may be a good one with no issues.
    A team of surveyors will be required to protect your investment.

    Think of it this way; Built on a Monday (after a hangover) or on a Friday (looking forward to another hangover).
    Your surveyors will help identify if it was another Great Bertram built those other days.
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  4. Capt J, Jan 5, 2026 at 9:29 PM
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    Yes, they're very real. I ran a 57' that was almost brand new that had all the bulkheads delaminating back in 2005. I knew of about 12 63's and 8 57's that had delamination issues back then, most pretty serious.