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1997 Bertram 54 Convertible “REEL CLASS”

54 ft · Brielle, NJ

$309,999

FYI Yachts is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel. This boat is centrally listed by Brielle Yacht Sales.

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Description

Recent Price Reduction
A proven tournament winner and the sportfishing superstar of her era, the Bertram 54' is one of the most popular Convertibles in her size ever built. Indeed, only a few boats compared with the 54' when it came to open-water handling and heavy weather performance.

Built to Perform: The solid fiberglass hull provides exceptional strength and stability, making the 54' Bertram ideal for tackling rough seas and long offshore runs. Whether you're cruising the coastline, chasing trophy fish, or running deep to the canyons, this boat offers both performance and comfort in equal measure.


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Specifications

Overview

Asking Price
$309,999
Year
1997
Make
Bertram
Model
54 Convertible
Condition
Used
Type
Convertible Boats, Flybridge, Sports Fishing Boats
Hull Material
Fiberglass
Location
Brielle, NJApproximate area

Dimensions & Weight

LOA
54 ft (16.5 m)
Beam
16.92 ft (5.16 m)
Draft
5.17 ft (1.58 m)
Displacement
75,400 lb (34,201 kg)

Engines & Propulsion

Number of Engines
2
Total Power
2,700 hp
Fuel Type
Diesel
Drive Type
Direct
Engine 1
Caterpillar 3412 · 1,350 hp · Inboard · Direct
Engine 2
Caterpillar 3412 · 1,350 hp · Inboard

Tankage

Fuel
1,450 gal (5,489 L) · 2 tanks
Fresh Water
250 gal (946 L) · 1 tank
Holding
50 gal (189 L) · 1 tank

Accommodations

Heads
2

Full Details

Accommodations

Sleeps (6) owners and guests in (1) Master Stateroom and (2) Guest Staterooms. (3) Heads with (3) seperate stall showers.

Master Stateroom

  • Night stand
  • Sylvania TV
  • SMX A/C control
  • Phillips DVD player
  • Overhead hatch with screens
  • Large cedar lined hanging locker
  • Located midship and port with queen berth and storage below
  • Private en-suite Master Head with stall shower, medicine cabinet, sink and drawers

Guest Stateroom, Forward

  • Alarm clock
  • Drawer storage
  • SMX A/C control
  • Criss cross berths
  • Panasonic TV with VHS
  • Overhead reading lamps
  • Overhead hatch with screens
  • Large cedar lined hanging locker
  • Private head with sink, medicine cabinet, drawers, stall shower

Guest Stateroom, Starboard

  • Drawer storage
  • SMX A/C controls
  • Over / under bunks
  • Large hanging locker
  • Door to companionway
  • Sink, medicine cabinet and drawers
  • Stacked Whirlpool washer and dryer

Galley

  • Ice maker
  • Sub-Zero freezer
  • Under-mount sink
  • Two-door refrigerator
  • Teak and Holly flooring
  • Central vacuum system
  • Kenyon 3-burner cooktop
  • Corian countertops with sea rails
  • Above and below counter storage
  • GE Microwave Oven / Convection Oven
  • Large dinette across from Galley with storage below the seat

Salon

  • Accent lighting
  • SMX A/C Control
  • Custom valences
  • Tan carpet with runner
  • Integra Stereo System
  • LG TV with LG DVD Player
  • L-shaped leather sofa with storage below

Electronics and Navigation

  • Garmin Tri-Data
  • Simrad Auto Pilot
  • (2) ICOM 506 VHF Radios
  • Furuno 72-mile FET Radar
  • Richtie 3" Compass on Tower
  • Ritchie 6" Compass on Flybridge
  • Garmin 8616 and 1243 Multi-function Displays

Deck

  • (8) Cleats
  • Teak Deck
  • Life jackets
  • Navigation lights
  • Lazarette access
  • (3) Hatches on bow
  • Fold-down step boxes
  • Transom door with gate
  • Storage under steps to Salon
  • Forward and aft spreader lights
  • PVC Rub rail with stainless steel cap
  • Freshwater and saltwater washdown
  • Polished aluminum bow pulpit and rails
  • Grab rails port and starboard side of Bridge
  • Windlass with foot controls on Deck and remote control at Console

Fishing Equipment

  • Spreader lights
  • Cockpit freezer
  • In-deck fish box
  • Underwater lights
  • Teaser reels in hardtop
  • Rupp Triple spreader outriggers
  • (6) Rod holders on aft Bridge rail
  • (4) Rod holders on aft Tower legs
  • (4) Rod holders in covering boards
  • Aluminum Pipe Welded Tuna Tower
  • Cockpit sink with tackle storage below
  • Live well to starboard side of Salon door
  • Fish box / drink box molded into transom

Engines and Mechanical Equipment

  • Crash pumps
  • Bilge blowers
  • Engine alarms
  • (3) Bilge pumps
  • Fire Boy System
  • Fuel prime pumps
  • High water alarms
  • Oil change system
  • Emergency engine stops
  • Sight gauge for fuel tanks
  • Engine Room monitoring cameras
  • (4) Cruisair Reverse cycle air conditioners
  • Bridge and Tower hynautic, hydraulic steering
  • Duel Racor Fuel system with selector valves for main engines
  • Twin 1350 hp. Diesel CAT 3412's - Port 276 hours on rebuild (2018), Starboard 2705 hours

Electrical

  • (4) 8-D Batteries
  • Battery parallel switch
  • Main breaker panel in Salon
  • 12v / 24v / 110v Electrical systems
  • 24v Breaker panel in Engine Room
  • (2) Crown II 24v DC Automatic battery chargers
  • (2) 50-amp. Shore power cords on Cablemasters
  • (2) 20kW Northern Lights generators - 1725 hours on port and 1582 hours on starboard

Exclusions

  • Owner's personal gear and items

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Potential buyers are advised that this vessel was struck by lightning in July 2021. Following the incident, the boat was professionally inspected and assessed for damage to its hull, electrical systems, and electronics. The hull was found to have no leaks, and the electronic equipment has since been replaced. Specifically, the lightning strike resulted in the damage to the VHF antenna and related wiring, engine electronics as well as AC units which have been repaired. In addition, some internal components and wiring were replaced as well. The owner has documented the repairs and replacements and records are available for review.