1979 Bertram 68 Sports Fisher
68'Kemah, TX
Twin Turbo Detroit Diesels, 650hp Each
Air Conditioning
Generator
New Batteries in 2020
Some New Electronics - Chartplotter, Depth, Sound and Radar (2020)
Flybridge plus Tuna Tower
Outfitted for Fishing
Spacious Interior with Three Staterooms and Three Heads
And MUCH, MUCH More!
The Fun Ticket is a 68-foot sports fisher. She was built for the owner of Bertram Yachts as a 58’ vessel in 1979 and a 10-foot cockpit extension with fighting chair was added before she left the yard in 1980. A tuna tower was added in 1993 in Puerto Rico. This yacht is well-built with a solid fiberglass hull.
The interior layout is great, featuring three staterooms, three heads and showers, a fully-equipped galley, large salon and dining area and a laundry closet. Her exterior spaces are exceptional, offering an enormous, enclosed bridge, covered flybridge, tuna tower and a spacious cockpit. She can be driven from three different locations, including helms located in the enclosed bridge, flybridge and tuna-tower. In addition, there are clutch and throttle controls in the aft corner of the bridge that can be used when backing the boat.
The current owners report that The Fun Ticket has quite an interesting history. She's well-known in Puerto Rico where she served as a charter fishing boat for the casinos for several years. She was also owned by Crossland Boiler Works in Puerto Rico during the 1990’s and was well-loved by the employees of the company. During this period, The Fun Ticket is rumored to have been a favorite fishing charter of Joe Kennedy (son of Robert) and Patrick Kennedy (son of Edward) as well as having been chartered by Mariah Carey and Latin singer, Luis Miguel.
This boat is not just an extremely comfortable motor yacht. She is also a great sport fishing boat. With the two outriggers extended, you can easily run seven lines behind the vessel. Down below, she has two 650hp turbo-diesels that will cruise at 17-18 knots with 20 knots as the approximate top speed. She has three different fuel tanks and can hold 2,100 gallons of fuel.
The current owners lived and cruised aboard this beautiful yacht for many, many years. She has been loved and well taken care of and is capable of providing her new owners with many years of happy memories.
See the full specs for more details and call the LISTING BROKER today an appointment to see this nicely kept yacht!
Preliminary Listing: Equipment list has not yet been approved by owners.
Dimensions
Tanks
Accommodations
Engine 1
Engine 2
Upgrades and Maintenance
The following upgrades were reported to have been made to the vessel:
2020
- New (2) 12VDC batteries for house
- New (8) 8VDC batteries for diesel engines
- New (3) fuel injectors - Main Engine
- New air conditioner - Salon (MarineAir)
- New anchor windlass motor
- Installed chart plotter
- Installed depth sound
- Installed radar - Garmin 404
2019
- New Isinglass / Canvas - Enclosed Bridge
- Bimini cover - Flybridge
- Bimini cover - Tuna Tower
- Replaced vinyl cushions - Enclosed Bridge and Tower
- Replaced Naugahyde Lazarette Rail padding
- Rebuilt Lazarette / Enclosed Bridge steps
- New flat screen TV – Salon
- Installed vinyl plank in center head and galley and carpet throughout the remainder of the interior and on the bridge
- New granite countertops - Wetbar & Salon TV area
- Replaced headliner in Salon with vinyl / Velcro panels
- New range top - Galley
2016
- Barrier Coated bottom - Seahawk bottom paint
2015
- Computer balanced propellers
- Installed fire system - cylinders weighed
- Operation system checked
2012
- All running gear balanced and cutlass bearings replaced
Unknown Date
- Generator:
- Rebuilt diesel injection pump
- Rebuilt starter
- 4 new injection pump spare parts
Accommodations
Salon
You can enter the salon by moving forward on the port side of the bridge and going down four easy steps that feature Lucite railing. Upon entering, the classic interior design is apparent. The wall paneling is light oak and accented with black granite counter tops (new in 2019) on the bar and entertainment area. There is an L-shaped sofa aft with a rich paisley fabric of taupe and cream which is set off nicely by a mirrored bulkhead. Forward to starboard is the wet bar which overlooks the galley through a beautifully lighted, etched glass mural of mermaids. This glass can be side-lit at night for quite an effect. Forward and to port is the entertainment center with a Vizio 42" flat-panel TV (2019) and Bose sound bar. There are cabinets behind the TV for any other A/V equipment you might wish to store. There is a bamboo table with a large rectangular beveled glass top. The carpeting is cream colored and was newly installed in 2019.
Guest Staterooms and Heads
From the salon, the first guest stateroom is located forward along the companionway and to port. It has twin berths. This centrally located cabin features custom bed covers, shams, drapes and a mirror above the berths. The carpet is cream colored and was newly installed in 2019. A door into the guest head conveniently provides ensuite access when needed. In addition, this head can be accessed directly from the companionway which allows it to also be utilized as a day head. This head features a Corian countertop, mirrored cabinetry, custom fixtures and custom lighting. Back in the companionway, across from the first guest stateroom and head, the Maytag washer and dryer are enclosed behind louvered doors on the starboard side. Continuing forward, you enter the second Guest Stateroom (forward cabin) with an upper/lower berth arrangement and a private, ensuite head and shower. This stateroom also has cream carpet (2019) with custom taupe bed covers, co-coordinating shams and custom lighting.
Master Stateroom and Ensuite Head
From the salon, all the way aft and down four steps, you enter the master stateroom. This stateroom features a custom queen berth with an upholstered headboard and brass bedposts. The mattress is memory foam. On each side of the bed are oak wood, custom built-in, one-drawer night chests. At the foot of the bed is a cedar chest with an upholstered cushion. Opposite to port, running fore and aft, there is custom, light oak cabinetry with drawer storage and a built-in entertainment center including a Toshiba 27" TV. Forward to port, there is a refrigerator and wine glass rack surrounded by wall mirrors. Closets stretch across the aft side of the cabin and all the doors are mirrored. All the fabrics are coordinated in a theme of black and gold with a mixture of textures and design. The custom bed covers and shams also use the same color theme. The carpet is a cream color (2019) with cream custom drapes. The ensuite master head features a combination tub and shower, Corian countertop, custom fixtures, light oak paneling and custom lighting.
Galley
The starboard side galley is located forward and down four steps from the salon. This area features Corian countertops, custom refinished cabinetry, custom lighting and vinyl plank flooring.
- Frigidaire 4-Burner Electric Stove Top (2019)
- Oster Toaster Oven
- GE Profile Refrigerator with Bottom Freezer
- Whirlpool Dishwasher
- Double Stainless Steel Sink
- Bone Crusher Garbage Disposal ½ HP
- Water Heater (120V)
- Pressure Water System
- Vinyl Plank Flooring (2019)
Electronics
The Fun Ticket can be driven from four different locations including an enclosed bridge (fore and aft helms), flybridge and tuna-tower.
Navigation
- Enclosed Bridge
- Garmin GPSmap 5212 Display (2020)
- Furuno FCV261 Color Video Sounder
- Horizon Multi - Depth/Speed
- Simrad Robertson AP22 Autopilot
- Standard Horizon Intrepid LE VHF
- Icom IC-M700 Pro SSB Radiotelephone
- Raritan Rudder Angle Indicator
- Danforth Constellation Compass
- Flybridge
- Datamarine Speed/Distance
- Datamarine Corinthian II Depth
- Ritchie Compass
- Garmin 404 Radar (2020)
Entertainment
- RCA DirecTV Receiver
- Vizio 42” Flat Panel TV in Salon (2019)
- Toshiba 27 Color TV
- Pioneer Power Amplifier
- Sony CDX-GT272 AM/FC/CD Stereo
- Radio Shack 4-Speaker Controller
- Bose Speakers
Enclosed Bridge, Flybridge and Tuna Tower
Enclosed Bridge
Entering the cockpit on the starboard side will take you onto the aft deck and allow you entry into the enormous, enclosed bridge. This area is spacious, fully air-conditioned and features fore and aft helm stations and multiple seating options. The forward helm is fully functional and offers an upholstered bench for extra seating. Moving aft and to starboard, there is an upholstered bench seat with a custom pedestal Corian table and a matching built-in entertainment center with storage cabinets on each side. Additionally, there are clutch and throttle controls in the aft starboard corner overlooking the cockpit and stern. To port and aft, there is a freezer. Forward and to port is a wet bar with chart storage and two storage lockers. Two padded, Igloo ice chests can be used as additional seating.
- Eisenglass Window Covers (New 2019).
- Pannish Throttle Transmission Controls (Helm seat)
- Pannish Throttle Transmission Controls (Aft corner)
- Hynautic Helm
Flybridge
- Pannish throttle Transmission Controls (Helm seat)
- Hynatic Helm
- Golo Dinghy Davit-hoisting crane, 115VAC 1500 Lb.
- Bimini cover, marine sunbrella material from Sail-Rite (New 2019)
- (1) Set Flybridge Rail Mounted Weather Breaks
Tuna Tower and Fishing Equipment
- Full tuna tower, custom-built by Marine Metal Fabricators in 1993. Includes:
- Jump seat
- Arch style buggy top
- Full controls - Pannish Throttle Transmission Controls (Helm seat), Hynautic Helm, Antenna for VHF
- Center ladder and dinghy platform
- Tower bimini cover replaced in 2019
- Rupp 37-foot black with gold triple spreader outriggers
- Fighting chair by Lee
- Custom live well and tackle center with sink
- Aft Deck Overhead Mounted Wooden 6-Rod Holder Assembly
- (8) Bulwark Integral Rod Holders
- Cockpit Forward Ladder Mounted Rocket Launcher Rod Holders
- Cockpit Mounted Live Well
- Cockpit Mounted Fish Processing Station w/ Sink & Tackle Center
- Cockpit Mounted Lee’s Fighting Chair
- Fish Gaff
Cockpit, Deck and Hull
- Bow Pulpit with Rails
- Fiberglass Deck
- Freshwater Wash Down System
- Fenders and Lines
- Navigation Lights
- Swim Platform
- Swim Ladder
- Danforth primary anchor with 180 ft. of ½” chain
- Danforth secondary anchor with 300 ‘of 1” anchor rode
- Danforth tertiary Anchor
- IDEAL Wildcat Windlass (New motor in 2020)
- Deck lights, bow and stern
- Padded bolsters around lazarette with teak covering boards
- Teak floor on lazarette
Electrical
- Northern Lights Lugger Generator with John Deere 4-cylinder 30Kw engine (7,902 Hrs) – Located in Main Engine Space
- Generator Start Battery (dedicated 12V starting battery with electric battery charger)
- New (2) 12VDC batteries for house (2020)
- New (8) 8VDC batteries for diesel engines (2020)
- ProMariner 40 amp battery charger
- Sterling Power 40 amp battery charger
- Dolphin 20 amp battery charger
- Xantrex Power 1500W Inverter
- 50 amp shore tie cable
- Horn System
- Forward Superstructure Mounted Spotlight
Mechanical
- (5) CruisAir A/C Condensing Units – 20,000/ 16,000/ 3x 7,000 Btu’s
- (1) Marine Air A/C Condensing Unit - Unk Btu (New in 2020)
- Danby 12,000 Btu A/C Window Unit
- Maytag Clothes Dryer
- Maytag Clothes Washer
- Trim Tabs
- Bilge Blower
- Automatic Bilge Pumps
- Heads: Raritan Crown (2), Vacuflush (1)
- Water Maker – 40 gal. per hour – HRO System 9
Engine(s) Details
- (2) Detroit Diesel Engines – 12V71-650HP-Twin Turbo (Approx. 3000 hrs. on each)
- Fresh Water Cooling System
- Fuel Filters
- Lube Oil Transfer System
- Main Engines Synchronizers
- Engine Alarm and Emergency Stop
- Engine Fuel Shut-Off Valve
- Raw Water Sea Strainers
- Jabsco Engine Driven Emergency Bilge Pump
- Dual Racor Filters per engine with Pressure Gauges
- Air-seps for Main Engines
- Fuel Transfer System with a volumetric counter
- New (3) fuel injectors - Main Engines (2020)
- 110 Vac Fresh Water System
- 32 VDC Backup System
- (2) Boat Leveller Trim Tabs
- Spare Set (2) Ni-Bral 4-Blade 28x32 Propellers
Disclaimer
The Listing Brokerage 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 regardless of information provided. 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. PLEASE NOTE: All electronics are listed for verification purposes but not warranted in the selling price of the boat.
Engine 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, any warranties expressed or implied and/or any engine service as well as all other representations noted on the listing brochure.
All the yacht brokerage agents at the listing company are Independent Contractors.