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450 hp with 2 engines ( 225 hp per engine)
520 hp with 2 engines ( 260 hp per engine)
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Another feature that we didn't like so well was the cockpit depth. For fishing, its great to have a cockpit that is low to the water. But when the gunwale hits below your knee, its nearly impossible to brace yourself from falling overboard. As in leaning over to grab a leader and bring that prize fish aboard. To do that safely, you feel like you should kneel down . . . and maybe you should. [links]
As a Bertram model line goes, it was fairly short-lived, adapted from the 28 FB Cruiser, and being built from '86 - 92. But enough of them were sold to keep them from being scarce. It is a fairly heavy boat for its size at nearly 12,000 lbs, most of which is in the hull and deck which, of course, are rock solid.
There were only two engine options, Merc. 260's and Volvo 200 HP diesels. We've never seen one with the diesels and can't imagine how they manage to get those engines into that small space. For a fisherman, the performance is adequate with the 260's, but we'd expect her to be a dog with the diesels. 400 HP is not enough to push this deep vee hull at sport fishing speeds. here
We'd also add that the low freeboard forward is a bit disconcerting, for she does not rise to meet a head sea at slow speeds as quickly as you'd like, too easily taking blue water over the bow. If we were going to be out there trolling in the rollers, we'd rather be doing it in something like the Blackfin 27 or 29, or any other boat with a bit more freeboard and flare to the bow. Earlier models had opening windshield sections, which means they leak like a banshee. Fortunately, there's no wood inside to rot. [links]
These boats are now becoming old enough that the prices are coming down to the point where people who could not otherwise afford a Bertram now can. Its got all the quality you'd expect in a Bertram; its one main drawback is that it is definitely a one-trick-pony. Its for fishing or diving, not cruising. The tiny interior and bridge isn't going to please anyone, especially the ladies.
As with all small boats, bridge space is a problem. Bertram tried to solve the problem by adding a raised instrument panel which not only looks silly, but places the engine controls in a terrible position. This feature about the engine controls is just plain irritating, for whether you are sitting or standing, they are uncomfortable to operate. Yet the wheel placement is fine. here