1973 Bertram Convertible

(LOCATION: Boca Raton FL) The Bertram 46 Convertible is a legendary fishing machine. 1 of the most poplar convertibles ever designed she dominated the market from her introduction. Here's your chance to own a classic that has been upgraded to today's standards. This is a serious fisherman with flybridge, well equipped cockpit, and upscale interior.
The flybridge features a hard top with new Eisenglass enclosure, rocket launchers, and Rupp outriggers. The centerline helm station has twin captain's chairs and upgraded electronics with Raymarine auto pilot, Furuno depth sounder, Ritchie compass, 2 Icom VHF radios, and Furuno Navnet with 2 displays for the GPS, chart plotter, and radar. There is guest seating forward. A ladder aft takes you below to the large cockpit.
The spacious 120 sq. feet cockpit gives you more than enough workspace, and includes cockpit awning, fighting chair, prep station with sink, transom livewell, in-deck Lazerette, new cockpit bolsters, cockpit freezer, swim platform, and underwater lamps. Wide side decks lead forward to the foredeck with stainless steel bow rail, bow pulpit, Fortress anchor, and Lofrans electric windlass.
The salon is large, open, and comfortable. Port side we have a bar with refrigerator, convertible settee and drop leaf table. Starboard we have an easy chair. Forward is the entertainment center with 28" Sony flat screen tv, Video disc player, and VCR. There's plenty of room in the salon to relax after a day of fishing, discuss the ones that got away, and enjoy a cold beverage. The galley is starboard and down with electric cooktop, microwave oven, SubZero refrigerator, U-Line ice maker, solid surface counter top, and stainless steel sink with disposal.
For overnight and extended fishing trips there are 2 staterooms and 2 head compartments. There is a forward stateroom with v-berth, under-berth storage, TV, and 2 hanging lockers. The guest/day head is starboard with toilet, mirrored vanity, and shower. The master stateroom is port side with twin berths, night stand, hanging locker, TV, and ensuite head with mirrored vanity, toilet, and shower stall. Spacious accommodations make the fishing all the more enjoyable.
Performance is provided by twin Detroit Diesel engines generating 435 horsepower each with a cruising speed of twenty knots and a top speed around 25 knots. Overhauled in 2005 they have 320 and 290 hours of use on the meters. There is a Northern Lamps 12kW generator for offshore electrical power, a water maker for freshwater, water heater for hot water, and 3 Cruiseair reverse cycle A/C units for interior comfort.
MASADA is a classic fisherman with many upgrades. If you are serious about fishing or want to look like you are, call for info for more info and schedule a showing of this classic 46' Bertram Convertible.
For more info about this listing or to arrange a showing, please call Capt. Ed Aigeltinger at [removed phone] or email Ed at: (email removed)
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