Anyone ever seen a bertram Sportsman? (pics inside)

Valkyrie · 01-18-2006, 06:32 AM

Hi everyone, new here and just wanted to introduce myself. I'm a long time shark fishing veteran from NJ. I've already dove right in and started answering some ?'s on shark fishing but I have one I'd like to throw out there. I purchased this boat in shall we say "unseaworthy" condition. After a few years of restoration shes about 80 percent done, but very useable. I have been able to find very little information on this boat. All I really have learned is that they had a very short production run, and that this is the only boat made by Bertram to be an excact scale replica of the famous 31 hull. Has anyone else ever seen one? Anyone have a pic? I have never seen a pic of another one. I love the boat to death, its only 20 ft but handles the rough NE waters like a champ. Got caught in some 6 to 10 on the way back from a trip this past summer, and the boat was solid as a rock. Not bad for a old chunk of fiberglass pushing 40 yrs old! Thankyou and great to meet everyone :mrgreen:

quack quack · 01-18-2006, 08:25 AM

I think I saw one in Miami. They made a 25ft also.That is a very nice boat you have.

mmafan · 01-24-2006, 03:56 PM

Is it unsinkable, like a Boston Whaler?...

Valkyrie · 01-24-2006, 06:26 PM

I don't think so, but I'm not in a big hurry to find out either. Under the floor is packed with expandable foam but this thing is built like a tank. I would really love to get my hands on a 25 ft center console bertram but they are probably as rare as the 20 ft ones. I've been offered a ton of money for this one already, she always turns heads goin out the inlet.

jeffs22outrage · 01-25-2007, 12:26 PM

I found your post when googleing for info on Bertram 20' sportsman. Great Boat! I was wondering if you could send me or, direct me to more info and images of your boat. Did you document the refurb on your boat? I have run across of these in a barn that needs a lot of work and I am thinking of making an offer. What are things to look out for with these boats? I sent you with a PM with my email if you would like to contact me directly.

Cheers,
Jeff

jeffs22outrage · 01-25-2007, 12:44 PM

BTW

Have you seen this one? This guy's resto is amazing
Boating & Fishing Forum - Custom Bertram 20' CC/Volvo D3 Turbo Diesel-REDUCED if bought by 1 February and only on THT!!!

DORADOsteve · 01-25-2007, 01:43 PM

In the 80/90's there was one in Montauk called "The Ark"

01-18-2006, 06:32 AM	#1 (permalink)
Valkyrie Grunt Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Shark Fishing off NJ Posts: 11	Anyone ever seen a bertram Sportsman? (pics inside) Hi everyone, new here and just wanted to introduce myself. I'm a long time shark fishing veteran from NJ. I've already dove right in and started answering some ?'s on shark fishing but I have one I'd like to throw out there. I purchased this boat in shall we say "unseaworthy" condition. After a few years of restoration shes about 80 percent done, but very useable. I have been able to find very little information on this boat. All I really have learned is that they had a very short production run, and that this is the only boat made by Bertram to be an excact scale replica of the famous 31 hull. Has anyone else ever seen one? Anyone have a pic? I have never seen a pic of another one. I love the boat to death, its only 20 ft but handles the rough NE waters like a champ. Got caught in some 6 to 10 on the way back from a trip this past summer, and the boat was solid as a rock. Not bad for a old chunk of fiberglass pushing 40 yrs old! Thankyou and great to meet everyone :mrgreen: __________________

01-18-2006, 08:25 AM	#2 (permalink)
quack quack Old Salt Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: lake worth Best Catch: 25lb codfish 5 yrs old first hanger Posts: 4,456	I think I saw one in Miami. They made a 25ft also.That is a very nice boat you have. __________________ Either we can be a part of the solution or we can be the victims of a decision.

01-24-2006, 06:26 PM	#4 (permalink)
Valkyrie Grunt Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Shark Fishing off NJ Posts: 11	I don't think so, but I'm not in a big hurry to find out either. Under the floor is packed with expandable foam but this thing is built like a tank. I would really love to get my hands on a 25 ft center console bertram but they are probably as rare as the 20 ft ones. I've been offered a ton of money for this one already, she always turns heads goin out the inlet. __________________

01-25-2007, 12:26 PM	#5 (permalink)
jeffs22outrage Grunt Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 2	I found your post when googleing for info on Bertram 20' sportsman. Great Boat! I was wondering if you could send me or, direct me to more info and images of your boat. Did you document the refurb on your boat? I have run across of these in a barn that needs a lot of work and I am thinking of making an offer. What are things to look out for with these boats? I sent you with a PM with my email if you would like to contact me directly. Cheers, Jeff Last edited by jeffs22outrage : 01-25-2007 at 12:30 PM.

01-25-2007, 12:44 PM	#6 (permalink)
jeffs22outrage Grunt Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 2	BTW Have you seen this one? This guy's resto is amazing Boating & Fishing Forum - Custom Bertram 20' CC/Volvo D3 Turbo Diesel-REDUCED if bought by 1 February and only on THT!!! __________________ Jeff - 1985 Boston Whaler 22 Outrage Moderator on whalercentral.com

01-24-2006, 03:56 PM	#3 (permalink)
mmafan Lines In Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 98	Is it unsinkable, like a Boston Whaler?...

01-25-2007, 01:43 PM	#7 (permalink)
DORADOsteve Hooked Up Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Singer Island, FL Posts: 545	In the 80/90's there was one in Montauk called "The Ark" __________________ Specializing in swordfish charters doradosteve@bellsouth.net

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