Yeah, It's a Bertram but ya gotta see this

[madhatter1]

No horse in this race but felt the need to leave a link.

https://www.thehulltruth.com/boating-forum/1111321-1984-bertram-54-sale-250k.html

[Scarlett]

I just surveyed a 54 Bertram that was in even better shape than that one with 20 hours on a full rebuild on both 1271’s, new paint, total redo of the interior And it sold for $350,000. It was beautiful

[krazy8]

Thats a Nice ride right there

[oscarvan]

Someone put a LOT of hours and/or $$ into that......

[RonNP]

It's a beautiful boat for sure. I'm scared to buy anything that had bad enough salt water damage that the electrical wiring needed to be replaced and the salt water pump out of the ER.

[Eddieclemons]

I called him to run a couple of questions at him and it didn't sound like he was ready, but he did sound busy. He never called, text, or messaged me back. ;) Maybe he changed his mind.

[jim rosenthal]

Maybe his new boat deal crashed.

Bertram is really nice, although some of the interior decorating is a bit over the top.

[Eddieclemons]

Maybe his new boat deal crashed.

Bertram is really nice, although some of the interior decorating is a bit over the top.

Agreed, The turned wooden bowl sink was a little much for my taste.

[Captain Ralph]

Agreed, The turned wooden bowl sink was a little much for my taste.

It was a bit much, but I believe not a Bertram issue. Possibly an owner/design issue.
However, easy to fix or ignore.
The ship will still fight the fish and seas very well.

[jim rosenthal]

Agreed. This had nothing at all to do wtih the original design. As I recall, Bertrams interiors were rather plain, from new.

[Finnley]

Seems like a lot of boat for the money. Probably would be a great first fishing boat for someone just based on what was done. And you get the Bertram name to boot.

[Eddieclemons]

Seems like a lot of boat for the money. Probably would be a great first fishing boat for someone just based on what was done. And you get the Bertram name to boot.

I kicked the tires for a while, but am a serious buyer currently and this owner is pretty unresponsive. Unsure what he is doing with the boat.

[Eddieclemons]

They are about to close on another boat and sent me some additional info. Giving the information around the grounding, would you buy if she survey out good? How will that effect resale long term?

[hatteras 1985]

Would like to know the cruising speed of this 54' Bertram with 12-71s versus a 55' Hatteras with 12-71s.

[Bayside Bert54]

Eddie - So sorry about being unresponsive.

My Bertram 54' Big Buddy is on the C Dock at Bahia Mar ... New master AC going in next week, new zincs, bottom cleaned, freshly tuned 3 blade props are on and a spare set of freshly tuned 4 blades are in the cockpit.

We now have all of our stuff off the boat and we had the inside cleaned.

I have been busy with the new boat and a long list of freshen-up items.

I plan to send the Bertram 54' back to Daytona where I have a slip at Daytona Marina / Charthouse Restaurant on 10-18-2020.

We are now Hatteras owners. Our 2006 Hatteras 80' will be called "Mr. Hat"

Michael Sobota

[Eddieclemons]

Eddie - So sorry about being unresponsive.

My Bertram 54' Big Buddy is on the C Dock at Bahia Mar ... New master AC going in next week, new zincs, bottom cleaned, freshly tuned 3 blade props are on and a spare set of freshly tuned 4 blades are in the cockpit.

We now have all of our stuff off the boat and we had the inside cleaned.

I have been busy with the new boat and a long list of freshen-up items.

I plan to send the Bertram 54' back to Daytona where I have a slip at Daytona Marina / Charthouse Restaurant on 10-18-2020.

We are now Hatteras owners. Our 2006 Hatteras 80' will be called "Mr. Hat"

Michael Sobota

Thanks for the update, It would be after the 18th. I will follow up then and see if you still have her.

Thanks,

[Bayside Bert54]

It will be back at Daytona Marina after the 18th. Joe Keuhl with Pro-Boat Daytona has been the general marine contractor in charge of maintenance for the last several years. New, larger 8 ton air conditioning unit going in the master this week.

Northern lights 20k - both New in 2015
Metcalf Custom Exhaust 2019
Windlass (Galley Maid) - Overhauled 2020
Marquipt 1500 lb Davit - (New 2020)
Raritan Atlantis heads (2 bathrooms)
Hull below rub-rail painted (stark white Awlcraft 2000) 2020
PVC rubric with solid stainless cap
Furuno (2 of 12" MFD)
Furuno 700 Autopilot (new 2019) - New hydraulic hoses at under helm.
Furuno RD33 (new 2020)
Glendenning Synchronizer (new 2019)
Headhunter Mach 5 Fresh water pump (new 2018)
March magnetic AC pump (new 2018)
Engine room fire bottle serviced 2019
2 of Charles 50A transformers (new 2015)
12V Charger (new 2015)
32V Charger (new 2015)
Helm curtains replaced with EZ2C where possible in 2019 - rollup side curtains are Eisenglass
Zodiac Hypalon Tender with 20hp Tohatsu


Both engines were built on the stand by Jacksonville Detroit Diesel Sales/Service and run on the dyne (860hp each)
Starboard Eng built 2015 (will get hours-should be less than 1000)
Port Eng built 2017 (will get hours-should be less than 1000)

Spare turbo kit
Spare injector kit


Michael Sobota

[Bayside Bert54]

Would like to know the cruising speed of this 54' Bertram with 12-71s versus a 55' Hatteras with 12-71s.

Cruise is 18-20 knots (1850) depending on load and bottom clean.

[hatteras 1985]

Cruise is 18-20 knots (1850) depending on load and bottom clean.

Aha... So about identical to a 55' Hatt with the same 12-71 power. Thanks.

[SKYCHENEY]

Aha... So about identical to a 55' Hatt with the same 12-71 power. Thanks.

And the same as a 1978 Hatteras 60C with the same power.

[Bayside Bert54]

I placed the Bertram 54' Big Buddy on Boat-Trader. Will be moving it back to Daytona Marina from Ft Lauderdale Yacht Haven in a couple of weeks.

https://www.boattrader.com/boat/1984-bertram-54-7660165/

[Bob Quinn]

Your boat is amazing! Good luck with the sale. The right buyer will come along!

Wait, maybe I should be interested... I have been looking at Hatteras, but this is pretty amazing.
Wish it was near me, would be nice to see how it compares to the other boats I have seen.
Maybe if I get a chance to get to Florida this year... I have been thinking about it.

Anyways, gorgeous boat!

[Bayside Bert54]

Thank you Bob Quinn. The Big Buddy is still available. Will move it from Fort Lauderdale back to Daytona in December.

Thank you.

Michael Sobota
301-509-1211