1985 Bertram Convertible Convertible in Ft. Lauderdale, FL

SELLER DESCRIPTION

PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING BOAT HISTORY:....Same owner for the last 19 years. In the last two years over $180k has been spent to professionally restore/update this boat.The who's who of South Florida professionals have been contracted to go over this boat. Names like: Glasstech, Cable Marine, RPM Diesel, Edd Helms Air-Conditioning, Woodchuck Custom Wood Workers, Interiors By Toni, General Fabrics, Navtronics Electronics and the list goes on.All work professionally done...The owners realize the market is soft and have allowed us to reduce the selling price $50,000 to the current ask of $259,900.Please click on the "full Spec's" button to get the full story.Call Capt. Ed's cell (203-676-7089) to arrange for a showing and to discuss the very special vessel.

Mechanical Equipment:
Complete Major Overhaul completed October 2008 by Cable Marine and RPM Diesel on both engines. This was not just new kits and go...Everything was done!!!This is the only known 42 Bertram with a fuel capacity of 750 gallons. Bertram factory centerline aft tank of 300 gallons and forward centerline 200 gallon tank. Under the cockpit sole two 125 gallon aluminum tanks with pumps are custom installed to give this boat unbelievable range to get the the fish or your cruising destination in the islands.Detroit HeadsAll new Cylinder KitsNew Pumps and ImpellersNew HosesNew Hi-Temp Exhaust SystemNew 2008 Glenndenning SynchronizerDetroit TurbosDetroit BlowersBlower UpgradeDetroit InjectorsNew Turbo BlanketsCustom Cablemaster InstallAircepts

Galley:
Complete galley redo that retained the classic look that makes a Bertram 42 the classic she is.New Kenmore full size refrigerator with freezer, The galley sole and the companionway have received the Teak & Holly treatment. The counter top has been replaced with Corian with an under counter Stainless Steel sink with a single lever faucet and waste disposal. The old stove has been replace with a new two burner glass cook top. New custom under counter Sharp Convection/Microwave professionally installed by Woodchuck. A new large storage cabinet was created in the space of the old microwave covered with matching cabinette doors. Over counter dish locker and under counter storage. A wall storage cabinet is to port as well as additional under sole storage.

Electonics and Navigational Gear:
Complete Electronics installation done by Navtronics of Miami. These new electronics are housed in the custom flush mount helm box built by Glasstech.Garmin 3010 ChartplotterGarmin GSD22 Digital SounderGMS 10 Network ExpanderI-Com MC 602 VHFRaytheon 430 HailerIntercom Bridge to GalleyCharts Cards for Entire East CoastGarmin GRM44 72mi Open RadarSimrad AP-26 AutopilotRaytheon 201 VHFSea 222 SSB

Electrical System:
New in 2008. Glendenning cablemaster with 75' of new white power cord.Cable Marine Electricians rewired the AC system so the old twin 50amp 125v cords are gone replaced with a new 50amp/250v single cable with breaker. Also new in 2008 is the Glendenning engine synchronizerOnan 8kw GeneratorCable TV and Phone ConnectionSalon AC/Heat unitMaster Stateroom AC/Heat New UnitThree SMX/ir Ac Controls with RemoteTwo Battery ChargersFour D-8 BatteriesForward Stateroom AC/Heat New Unit110v Windless

Deck and Hull Equipment:
The entire boat was just compounded and waxed. The gel coat shows new. Bottom just painted, new zincs, props reconditioned and coated with Prop Speed. This boat was barrier coated when purchased by current owner. New rub rails replaced the old aluminum Bertram rails that often get corroded. Side air vents have been replaced with Glasstech fiberglass vents.