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1987 Bertram 42 Convertible

$73,500

Used

Boat in Wareham, MA 02571 US

builtBuilt in 1987
Year the boat was built
model

42 Convertible

Boat model
engine

2 Engines (Detroit, Detroit)

Engine type and count
length

42.5 feet

Overall boat length
fuel

Diesel

Fuel type
material

Fiberglass/Reinforced

Hull material

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The 42 Bertram is Legendary for its heavy built quality, deep V hull and sea keeping abilities. This one has been owned by a personal friend for the past 17 years, she has been keep in beautiful condition by a very knowledgeable owner,Here are list of some of the improvements done;

* New Dometic AC compressor / condenser / control - 2025
* (2) two new 8D house batteries -2025
* New salon carpet - 2025
* (2) new bilge pumps - 2025
* (2) new turbos / turbo blankets - 2024

* Block Heaters
* Salon window tint - 2024
* Flexsteel ultra-leather L-shaped couch with pullout sleeper.
* Oak / ultra-leather counter stools
* 32" Samsung flatscreen on swivel extension.
* Custom 2" wood blinds in salon / custom curtains
* Galley-Maid head unit re-built.
* All cockpit panels and panel doors custom fabricated in Starboard.
* St. Croix removable dinghy davits
* Three-sided bridge enclosure (stamoid and polycarbonate)
* Bridge console cover (stamoid)
* Cockpit awning (stamoid)
* Round fiberglass cockpit table - pedestal
* Fusion bluetooth stereo, JL speakers / subwoofer.
* (2) cedar-lined hanging closets, large cedar-lined pantry
* IDEAL windless re-built / re-chromed by Shaeffer Marine
* 10" spotlight re-chromed
* Buell dual trumpet air-horn / 3 gal. tank
* Custom mattresses in staterooms
* Large fiberglass swim platform / recessed swim ladder
* Starboard bridge ladder rungs
* Custom step box
*One AC unit new this year, The other two units were fully serviced work perfectly

Galley down 2 state room with the optional light Oak interior that was completely updated in 2003, and the only year to offer 475hp Detroits and the restyled flybridge.

Call Capt Joe Pasciscia 617 699 5771

Nominal Length
42.5ft
Length Overall
42.5ft
Beam
14.83ft
Displacement
39400lb
Cruising Speed
18kn
Max Speed
23kn
Fresh Water Tanks
150gal
Fuel Tanks
509gal
Windlass
electric-windlass
Hull Material
fiberglass
Hull Shape
deep-vee
Engine 1
Engine Make
Detroit
Engine Model
6V92
Total Power
475hp
Engine Hours
2100
Engine Type
inboard
Fuel Type
diesel
Engine Year
1987
Drive Type
direct
Propeller Type
3-blade
Propeller Material
bronze
Engine 2
Engine Make
Detroit
Engine Model
6V92
Total Power
475hp
Engine Hours
2100
Engine Type
inboard
Fuel Type
diesel
Engine Year
1987
Drive Type
direct
Propeller Type
3-blade
Propeller Material
bronze
Electric Winch
✓
Swimming Ladder
✓
Underwater Lights
✓
Electric Bilge Pump
✓
Microwave Oven
✓
Marine Head
✓
Air Conditioning
✓
Electric Head
✓
Heating
✓
Refrigerator
✓
Battery Charger
✓
Depthsounder
✓
Radar
✓
Navigation Center
✓
Plotter
✓
Autopilot
✓
Radio
✓
Compass
✓
Gps
✓
Vhf
✓
Flat Screen Tv
✓
Bimini Top
✓
Shore Power Inlet
✓
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.

Price History

DateEventPrice
12/26/25Price decreased$73,500(-0.9%)
10/12/25Price decreased$74,200(-2.6%)
9/10/25Price increased$76,900(+12.3%)
9/5/25Initial price$68,500

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