1979 Bertram 38'
11.58 m1979 Bertram 38' 38 Convertible
- 11.58 m
- Diesel
- Power
- Convertible Boats
1979 Bertram 38 Convertible
38' (11.58 m)
1979 Bertram 38 Convertible
Flag of Registry: United States
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1979 Bertram 38' 38 Convertible
- 11.58 m
- Diesel
- Power
- Convertible Boats
$ 89,900 USD
$ 126,431 CAD*€ 78,115 Euros*£ 68,497 GBP*
Description
Classic 38 Bertram Convertible battlewagon re-powered in 2000 with reliable and efficient John Deere diesel engines. Generator was replaced in 2022 as a major re-fit was being completed which included hull paint, interior cosmetics, and an extensive list of repairs, updates, and projects to make "Fisha-Tractor" reliable, insurable, and a pleasure to fish or cruise well into the future.
LOA38'
LOA11.58''
Beam12'
Beam Inch6''
Draft Max Feet4'
Fuel Tank (Gallons)400
Fuel Tank (Liters)1514.16
Fresh Water (Gallons)100
Fresh Water (Liters)378.54
Holding Tank (Gallons)10
Holding Tank (Liters)37.85
TypePower
ConditionUsed
Specifications
Power-Used
1979
12'6"
Diesel
Fiberglass
400 Gallons (1514.16 Liters)
100 Gallons (378.54 Liters)
10 Gallons (37.85 Liters)
30400
Engines
Engine 1
- Engine Make: John Deere
- ModelEngine Model: 6076 AFM
- YearEngine Year: 2000
- Engine TypeEngine Type: Inboard
- Drive TypeDrive Type: Direct
- Power HPPower HP: 300.00
- Power KWPower KW: 223.71
- Feul TypeFeul Type: Diesel
- HoursHours: 3000.00
- Engine LocationEngine Location: Port
Engine 2
- Engine Make: John Deere
- ModelEngine Model: 6076 AFM
- YearEngine Year: 2000
- Engine TypeEngine Type: Inboard
- Drive TypeDrive Type: Direct
- Power HPPower HP: 300.00
- Power KWPower KW: 223.71
- Feul TypeFeul Type: Diesel
- HoursHours: 3000.00
- Engine LocationEngine Location: Starboard
Full Details
Major Refit Completed 2022
- New engine turbochargers (2025)
- New 8D batteries (2025)
- New fiberglass and hose exhaust for main engines
- New freshwater tank and pump
- New CO2 fire suppression system and bottle
- New fuel lines
- Engine room painted
- New hoses/drain system
- New generator
- New generator raw water strainer w/ new valve
- New generator deck and enclosure
- Steering table and bearings re-built
- Lazarette gel-coated and painted
- New stereo speakers
- New teleflex shift and throttle cables
- Hull painted
- New boot stripe painted
- Rubrail re-painted
- Hull below waterline blasted, faired, blisters repaired
- New Interprotect E-2000 epoxy barrier coat (2 coats)
- New Petit bottom paint (2 coats)
- New zinc anodes
- Shafts pulled, turned, rebuilt and trued
- Stuffing boxes pulled turned, trued, reinstalled w/ new hoses and clamps
- Rudders pulled, stuffing boxes repacked
- Steering table rebuilt
- New underwater lights installed
- All bilge areas cleaned and painted
- EPEX water system installed
- All unnecessary wiring removed
Vessel Walkthrough
Fishing:
- (2) Electric reel outlets
- (8) Flush mount rod holdersTackle storage/bait prep station w/ sinkFreshwater washdownSaltwater washdownPompanette 50 Class fighting chairSchaeffer double spreader outriggersFree standing fiberglass coffin fish boxCockpit lightingUtility rackTuna door
Hull and Deck:
- Hullsides painted
- Bow rail
- Bow pulpit
- Windlass
- Brow cover
- Nav lights
- Danforth anchor w/ oversize chain & tackle(3) underwater lights
- Transom door
- Cockpit storage port and starboard
- Fiberglass back deck
- Fiberglass swim platform
- Shade awning
- Cockpit coaming bolsters
- Stainless ladder to bridge w/ starboard steps
- Stern light
- Cockpit cover
- Access hatches to fuel tank, generator, and (2) lazarette
- Trim tabs
Helm:
- Autopilot
- Hynautic steering
- Furuno FV-192 sounder
- Garmin plotter/sounder
- Furuno open array radar
- Rudder indicator
- Floscan tach/fuel flow meters
- (2) VHF radios
- Bench seat starboard of helm chair
- Lounge seating forward of helm
- (3) sided Eisenglass enclosure w/ zipouts
- Half tower
- 120v LED cockpit flood lights
- Spotlight
- Six rod holder rack
- EPIRB
Salon:
- Settee w/ storage (2025)
- New carpet (2025)
- New curtains (2025)
- 12v/110v Ship's main electrical panel
- LCD TV
- Air conditioner
- Overhead rod storage
- Sliding salon door
- Storage cabinet w/roll-away facing
- Stereo controls
- Overhead lighting
- New ceramic heat barrier window tint
- Galley to starboard
Galley:
- Cabinet and storage drawers
- New (2) drawer stainless refrigerator
- Sub Zero freezer
- Stainless sink
- Microwave
- Princess electric stovetop w/ oven
- Exhaust fan
- Overhead lighting
Companionway:
- New carpet on floor/steps
- Head to starboard
- Guest stateroom to port
- Owner stateroom forward
- Bilge access hatch
- 200gpm bilge pump w/ float
- Under-deck sanitary controls, macerator, and sanitation tank
- Bilge lighting
Master Stateroom:
- V-Berth w/ storage drawers
- Closet w/ hanging storage
- Air Conditioner controls (reverse cycle heat)
- Anchor locker access
- New curtains
- New bedding, slip covers, etc
- Sink w/ new faucet
- Medicine cabinet
- Lighting
- New carpet
Guest Stateroom:
- Over/under bunks
- New curtains
- New mattress slip covers
- Reverse cycle heat/AC
- Closet w/ hanging storage
- Lighting
- New carpet
Head / Shower:
- New Princess head w/ new seawater supply pump
- Shower w/ new controls
- Lighting for the shower
- Lighting in the counter sink
- Storage cabinets
- New hydromat flooring
- Solar-powered vent fan
- Bilge access to shower sump
Mechanical and Electrical:
- Twin 2000 John Deere 6067 AFM 300hp turbocharged 6cyl diesel engines
- Twin Disc 1.5:1 gears
- 20gph @ 20mph
- 5gph @ trolling speed
- (2) 8D batteries
- 200gpm bilge pump
- Consta-volt multi-battery charger
- Main battery isolation panel
- Overhead 12v/110v lighting
- Water anti-surge tank
- 20gal 110v water heater
- Freshwater spigot
- (2) Blowers
- FloScan system
- Racor 1000 series fuel water separator filters
- Battery parallel system
- Emergency engine room fire dump
- Perko sea strainers for main engines w/ new valves
- (2) Cruisair reverse cycle heat/air conditioners
- Raw water pump for AC w/ sea strainer and new valve
Spares
- Spare shaft
- Spare set of propellers, ready for use
- Spare engine anodes
- Spare helm- needs seal repair
- Spare steering ram- needs seal repair
- Spare Buss fuses
- Spare engine fuel system o-rings (John Deere stock)
Mechanical Disclaimer
Engine and generator hours are as of the date of the original listing and are a representation of what the listing broker is told by the owner and/or actual reading of the engine hour meters. The broker cannot guarantee the true hours. It is the responsibility of the purchaser and/or his agent to verify engine hours, warranties implied or otherwise and major overhauls as well as all other representations noted on the listing brochure.
Disclaimer
The company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change or withdrawal without notice.
Contact
For more information about this yacht, please contact Cass Fishbein We look forward to working with you!
For more information about this yacht, please contact Cass Fishbein. We look forward to working with you!
For more information about this yacht, please contact Cass Fishbein.


