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1973 Bertram 28' (8.53 m) Flybridge CRUISER
Haverhill, Massachusetts, United States
SEAFARER
The Bertram 28 remains the best-selling Bertram ever!
- Flybridge
- Power
- Used
- Gas/Petrol
- Fiberglass Hull
- HIN/IMO: BERFO9990973
Description
Designed along the lines of the classic Bertram 31, the 28 quickly established her reputation among serious anglers as a rugged and durable offshore fisherman with comfortable accommodations. She was repowered in 1991 with Twin Marine Power-GM350 blocks 260 hp FWC engines with 2,200 hours. With an 11’ beam, SEAFARER is a spacious comfortable ride, that sleeps 4, with a convertible dinette, head, plenty of storage, and a Galley that includes a sink, microwave, and refrigerator.
Professionally serviced and maintained annually.
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Murray Yacht Sales is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel. This boat is centrally listed by Merri-Mar Yacht Basin. It is offered as a convenience by this broker/dealer to its clients and is not intended to convey direct representation of a particular vessel
Specifications
HIN/IMO: BERFO9990973
In Stock: Yes
LOA: 28' 6'' (8.69 Meters)
Type: Power- Used
Year: 1973
Beam: 8'
Draft Max: 2' 8''
Cabins: 1
Single Berths: 2
Heads: 1
Cruise Speed: 20 Knots
Fuel Type: Gas/Petrol
Hull Material: Fiberglass
Fuel Tank: 185 Gallons (700.3 Liters)
Fresh Water: 54 Gallons (204.41 Liters)
Holding Tank: 40 Gallons (151.42 Liters)
Dry Weight: 12060
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Engines
Engine 1
- Engine Make: GM Marine Power
- Engine Model: GM350
- Engine Year: 1991
- Engine Type: Inboard
- Drive Type: Direct
- Power HP: 260.00
- Power KW: 193.88
- Fuel Type: Gas/Petrol
- Hours: 2203.00
Engine 2
- Engine Make: GM Marine Power
- Engine Model: GM350
- Engine Year: 1991
- Engine Type: Inboard
- Drive Type: Direct
- Power HP: 260.00
- Power KW: 193.88
- Fuel Type: Gas/Petrol
- Hours: 2240.00
Full Details
Information & Features
1991 GM Marine Power GM350 (Engine 1)
Type: Inboard
Fuel Type: Gas/Petrol
Hours: 2203
Drive Type: Direct Drive
Power: 260 hp
Propeller Type: 3 Blade
Propeller Material:
Bronze
1991 GM Marine Power GM350 (Engine 2)
Type: Inboard
Fuel Type: Gas/Petrol
Hours: 2240
Drive Type: Direct Drive
Power: 260 hp
Propeller Type: 3 Blade
Propeller Material:
Bronze
Dimensions
LOA: 28 ft 6 in
Beam: 11 ft
Max Draft: 2 ft 8 in
Deadrise At Transom:
23 °
Weights
Dry Weight: 12,060 lb
Speed
Cruising Speed: 20 kn
Tanks
Fuel: 1 x 185 gal Aluminum Fresh Water: 1 x 54 gal Plastic Holding: 1 x 40 gal Plastic
Accommodations
Single Berths:2
Cabins:1
Heads:1
Electrical Equipment
- Shore Power Inlet
Electronics
- Depthsounder
- Radar
- Log-Speedometer
- Navigation Center
- Plotter
- Radio
- Compass
- GPS
- VHF
Inside Equipment
- Electric Bilge Pump
- Microwave Oven
- Refrigerator
- Battery Charger
General
2005 - Added full canvas bridge enclosure
2007 - Interior paneling supporting dinette replaced (starboard side) 2007 - New Isotherm AC/DC refrigerator / freezer
2015 - Bottom was Soda Blasted, Barrier coated and refinished
2021 - Topside paint renewed (Petit epoxy based). Non-skid on decks.
Mechanical
1991 - Everything Mechanical Replaced
- New Twin 1991 Marine Power - GM350 blocks (260HP x 2)
- Fresh water cooling
- New Borg Warner Transmissions
- New 1-1/4" (oversized) propeller shafts
- New Struts and Cutlass Bearings
- 17x17 propellers
2005 - New 160 gallon aluminum fuel task - the old fuel tank was fine, but ethanol fuel will
- damage/destroy the original Bertram fiberglass tank 2
008 - Rudders replaced with Bertram 35 rudders.
- These rudders are bigger than the B28 rudders so now the boat can be easily steered with only one engine running
- handy for fishing/trolling and fuel economy.
2005 - Engine raw water supply thru hulls renewed/re-bedded 2007 - Steering cable replaced (Teleflex)
2019 - Engine exhaust elbow replaced (port - side).
2021 - Port side shaft thru hull replaced and re-bedded. All new port side shaft log and engine coupler
Electrical
2004 - Wiring inspected and upgraded/replaced
2004 - Automatic Battery Charger installed
2005 - Guest battery added
2005 - Guest battery isolation switch added
2005 - Wiring terminal junction plates added
2004 - Instrument panel gauges replaced with all Steward Warner
2007 - Compass Replaced
Electronics
2004 - VHF radio - behind port side access hatch on bridge
2005 - Cabin AM/FM stereo radio and speakers.
2015 - Raymarine E80 display, Sonar and GPS
2020 - Garmin xxxx GPS and Radar
Plumbing
2018 - New fresh water pump and plumbing
2007 - New head and hand pump, 15 gallon grey water holding tank and macerator pump.
- Tank can be pumped from topside or released to the sea
2022 - New macerator pump
2022 - New salt water pump (wash down or use for live well)
Deck
- Lee outriggers (need new line and hardware)
- 8 deck rod holders
- Overhead rod holders in the cabin
Owners Remarks
1973 - 28 Bertram Flybridge Cruiser – "SeaFarer"
Selling points:
- Has a is a solid fiberglass hull with original gelcoat.
- Cruising speed is 20 knots @ 2800 RPMs - very nice riding boat at this speed.
- Very rarely ever run over 3000 RPMs.
- It was repowered with all new power train in 1991.
- It Includes a complete canvas bridge enclosure.
- The radar arc folds down for over the road hauls.
- It has been launched every season since I bought it in 2004.
- It has been stored indoors for the last 4 seasons.
- Engine oil and filters (2 on each engine) has been changed every season.
- Engines have ~2200 hours - have been serviced and maintained every year.
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.
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