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1973 Bertram 28' 8.53 m Flybridge CRUISER - SEAFARER


$ 19,900 USD

The Bertram 28 remains the best-selling Bertram ever!

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Vessel ID# 2808986 Last Updated: 02-29-2024 15:11:40

Description

Designed along the lines of the classic Bertram 31, the 28 quickly established her reputation among serious anglers as a rugged and durable offshore fisherman with comfortable accommodations. She was repowered in 1991 with Twin Marine Power-GM350 blocks 260 hp FWC engines with 2,200 hours. With an 11’ beam, SEAFARER is a spacious comfortable ride, that sleeps 4, with a convertible dinette, head, plenty of storage, and a Galley that includes a sink, microwave, and refrigerator.

Professionally serviced and maintained annually.

Call today to schedule a showing.


Brandon Crigger

CPYB Yacht Broker

364 Merrimac Street

Newburyport MA 01950 USA

1-734-819-1183


Specifications

LOA: 28' 6'' (8.69 Meters)

Type: Power- Used

Year: 1973

Beam: 8'

Draft Max: 2' 8''

Cabins: 1

Single Berths: 2

Heads: 1

Cruise Speed: 20 Knots

Fuel Type: Gas/Petrol

Hull Material: Fiberglass

Fuel Tank: 185 Gallons (700.3 Liters)

Fresh Water: 54 Gallons (204.41 Liters)

Holding Tank: 40 Gallons (151.42 Liters)

Dry Weight: 12060

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Engines

Engine 1

  • Engine Make: GM Marine Power
  • Engine Model: GM350
  • Engine Year: 1991
  • Engine Type: Inboard
  • Drive Type: Direct
  • Power HP: 260.00
  • Power KW: 193.88
  • Fuel Type: Gas/Petrol
  • Hours: 2203.00

Engine 2

  • Engine Make: GM Marine Power
  • Engine Model: GM350
  • Engine Year: 1991
  • Engine Type: Inboard
  • Drive Type: Direct
  • Power HP: 260.00
  • Power KW: 193.88
  • Fuel Type: Gas/Petrol
  • Hours: 2240.00

Full Details

Information & Features

1991 GM Marine Power GM350 (Engine 1)


Type:                   Inboard

 

Fuel Type:           Gas/Petrol

Hours:                  2203


Drive Type:          Direct Drive

 

Power:                 260 hp

Propeller Type:    3 Blade


Propeller Material:


Bronze


 

1991 GM Marine Power GM350 (Engine 2)


Type:                   Inboard

 

Fuel Type:           Gas/Petrol

Hours:                  2240


Drive Type:          Direct Drive

 

Power:                 260 hp

Propeller Type:    3 Blade


Propeller Material:


Bronze


 


Dimensions

LOA:                    28 ft 6 in

 

Beam:                  11 ft

Max Draft:            2 ft 8 in



Deadrise At Transom:



23 °


 

Weights

Dry Weight:          12,060 lb

 

Speed

Cruising Speed:   20 kn

 

Tanks

Fuel:                    1 x 185 gal Aluminum Fresh Water:    1 x 54 gal Plastic Holding:   1 x 40 gal Plastic


Accommodations

 

Single Berths:2

Cabins:1

Heads:1

 

Electrical Equipment

- Shore Power Inlet

 


Electronics

- Depthsounder

- Radar

- Log-Speedometer

- Navigation Center

- Plotter

- Radio

- Compass



- GPS

- VHF


 

Inside Equipment

- Electric Bilge Pump

- Microwave Oven

- Refrigerator

- Battery Charger

General

2005 - Added full canvas bridge enclosure

2007 - Interior paneling supporting dinette replaced (starboard side) 2007 - New Isotherm AC/DC refrigerator / freezer

2015 - Bottom was Soda Blasted, Barrier coated and refinished

2021 - Topside paint renewed (Petit epoxy based). Non-skid on decks.

Mechanical

1991 - Everything Mechanical Replaced

- New Twin 1991 Marine Power - GM350 blocks (260HP x 2)

- Fresh water cooling

- New Borg Warner Transmissions

- New 1-1/4" (oversized) propeller shafts

- New Struts and Cutlass Bearings

- 17x17 propellers

2005 - New 160 gallon aluminum fuel task - the old fuel tank was fine, but ethanol fuel will

- damage/destroy the original Bertram fiberglass tank 2

008 - Rudders replaced with Bertram 35 rudders.

- These rudders are bigger than the B28 rudders so now the boat can be easily steered with only one engine running

- handy for fishing/trolling and fuel economy.

2005 - Engine raw water supply thru hulls renewed/re-bedded 2007 - Steering cable replaced (Teleflex)

2019 - Engine exhaust elbow replaced (port - side).

2021 - Port side shaft thru hull replaced and re-bedded. All new port side shaft log and engine coupler

Electrical

2004 - Wiring inspected and upgraded/replaced

2004 - Automatic Battery Charger installed

2005 - Guest battery added

2005 - Guest battery isolation switch added

2005 - Wiring terminal junction plates added

2004 - Instrument panel gauges replaced with all Steward Warner

2007 - Compass Replaced

Electronics

2004 - VHF radio - behind port side access hatch on bridge

2005 - Cabin AM/FM stereo radio and speakers.

2015 - Raymarine E80 display, Sonar and GPS

2020 - Garmin xxxx GPS and Radar

Plumbing

2018 - New fresh water pump and plumbing

2007 - New head and hand pump, 15 gallon grey water holding tank and macerator pump.

- Tank can be pumped from topside or released to the sea

2022 - New macerator pump

2022 - New salt water pump (wash down or use for live well)

Deck

- Lee outriggers (need new line and hardware)

- 8 deck rod holders

- Overhead rod holders in the cabin

Owners Remarks

1973 - 28 Bertram Flybridge Cruiser – "SeaFarer"

Selling points:

- Has a is a solid fiberglass hull with original gelcoat.

- Cruising speed is 20 knots @ 2800 RPMs - very nice riding boat at this speed.

- Very rarely ever run over 3000 RPMs.

- It was repowered with all new power train in 1991.

- It Includes a complete canvas bridge enclosure.

- The radar arc folds down for over the road hauls.

- It has been launched every season since I bought it in 2004.

- It has been stored indoors for the last 4 seasons.

- Engine oil and filters (2 on each engine) has been changed every season.

- Engines have ~2200 hours - have been serviced and maintained every year.

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.

Brandon Crigger

For more information about this yacht please contact Brandon Crigger
We look forward to working with you!

Brandon Crigger

CPYB Yacht Broker

364 Merrimac Street

Newburyport MA 01950 USA

1-734-819-1183


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