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1978 Bertram 42 Convertible

$49,900

Used

Boat in Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235 US

builtBuilt in 1978
Year the boat was built
model

42 Convertible

Boat model
engine

2 Engines (2x Mercruiser)

Engine type and count
length

42 feet

Overall boat length
fuel

Gas

Fuel type
material

Fiberglass/Reinforced

Hull material

This "FRESH WATER" 42 Convertible is one of the most successful models ever offered by Bertram. Bertram is world-renowned for their strength and seaworthiness. The 42 Bertram features upper and lower stations, Onan Generator, a large and open cockpit with a dual sliding salon door entrance. Used as a charter fishing boat by its current owner, this 42 Bertram is ideal for reeling in those fishing memories. Investing a little work and current updates into this Bertram will make this a fantastic opportunity for its next owner.

Nominal Length
42ft
Length Overall
42.5ft
Beam
14.83ft
Max Draft
4ft
Dry Weight
39400lb
Fresh Water Tanks
150gal
Fuel Tanks
488gal
Hull Material
fiberglass
Hull Shape
deep-vee
Engine 1
Engine Make
Mercruiser
Engine Model
7.4L
Total Power
330hp
Engine Hours
9340
Engine Type
inboard
Fuel Type
gasoline
Engine Year
1978
Drive Type
direct
Engine 2
Engine Make
Mercruiser
Engine Model
7.4L
Total Power
330hp
Engine Hours
6251
Engine Type
inboard
Fuel Type
gasoline
Engine Year
1978
Drive Type
direct
Hull & Deck
  • White Fiberglass Deck & Hull
  • Electric Anchor Windlass with Delta Anchor
  • Anchor Chocks on Foredeck
  • Full Length S.S. Bow Rail
  • Large Cockpit (108 sq.ft.)
  • Fiberglass Swim Platform 
  • Forward Flybridge Seating
Accommodations
  • V-Berth Forward
  • Rope Locker in Forepeak
  • Overhead Hatch w/Screen
  • (2) Opening Ports
  • Directional Lighting
  • 110V Outlet
  • Vanity w/Sink
  • Large Hanging Locker
  • Dual Entry Head to Port
  • VacuFlush Head
  • Stall Shower
  • Full Sized Refrigerator/Freezer
  • Shower Sump
  • Water Pressure Pump
  • Water Heater
  • Guest Stateroom to Port w/Upper Bunk & Hanging Locker
  • Overhead and Directional Lighting
  • Galley Down to Starboard
  • Princess 3-Burner Stove w/Oven
  • Large Pantry
  • S.S. Sink
  • Microwave
  • Lockable Double Sliding Entry Doors from Cockpit
  • Sofa to Starboard, Lounge Chair to Port
  • Lower Station
Electrical & Electronics
  • Dual 30Amp Shorepower w/Cords
  • 2500 Watt Heart Inverter/Charger w/Remote Monitor & Control
  • Onan 6.5KW Generator
  • Automatic Bilge Pumps (3)
  • Dual Trumpet Horns
  • Electronics pictured on vessel will be included but not guaranteed to be working.
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.

Exclusions
  • Installed downriggers to be included but not guaranteed to be working
  • Removable rod holders not included
  • Owners rods, reels, coolers and other personal fishing equipment not included
  • The name Metalfish is associated with other business entities and not to be included with the sale of the vessel

Price History

DateEventPrice
8/18/25Initial price$49,900

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