1962 Bertram 31 Express Cruiser

This Bertram 31' Express Cruiser was completely rebuilt in Stuart, Florida from 2025 to 2026. Everything except the hull structure is "new”.  JOY RIDE is now powered by twin 350hp Yamaha outboards with digital electric steering mounted on a bracket. There is a Seakeeper DC powered gyro stabilizer, new fuel tanks (400 gallons), Garmin electronics, Custom Blue Water teak helm and companion chairs, an Inverter System to run 110V items, 12V cabin air-conditioning, custom hardtop with weather enclosure, bow thruster, windlass, transom live well, refrigerated drink box, and everything is virtually unused.  Five years of warranty on the motors. This work was done by a retired boat builder who had previously refitted numerous 31' Bertrams.  Photos can only partially show the story. Personal inspections available. 

All this equipment is new from 2025-2026:Seakeeper 2 gyro stabilizer, display panel at helmSeakeeper Ride auto adjusting trim tab systemVetus bow thrusterCustom fiberglass hardtop with aluminum support by High SeasAluminum bow rail by High SeasRupp Z-90 Top Gun radial outriggers, carbon fiber poles - painted whiteArmstrong transom bracket with swim ladderPolycarbonate 3-side bridge enclosure by G&G Canvas, with opening top vents / center U-zipTwo custom sized, teak Blue Water helm chairs with footrests, fold up bolster seat and armrestsBlue Water teak rocket launcher, 4 rod holders, 2 drink holders, rigging tray / drawer, coverFaux teak helm console and toe railingAluminum safety railings inboard of helm seatsEdson polished stainless helm wheel with speed knobBocatech switches for exterior equipment at helmMaxwell electric windlass, helm remote control and foot switched on foredeckStainless steel anchor chuteUltra stainless anchor with chain lead and nylon rodeTop opening anchor locker, drains overboard40-gallon transom live bait well with clear locking lidTwo insulated under deck fish boxes (approx. 5’ each)Fish box maceratorsLumitec SeaBlaze underwater LED lights (2)12V refrigerator drink box / can be set to freezer, by Gulfstream MarineAuto raise/lower VHF antennaGarmin Electronics, (2) 10-inch MFD displays, GPS/chart plotter/depth/radarGarmin 12kW open array radar, 4' scannerB275LHW transducerAutopilot within the Yamaha Digital Electric Steering (DES)Standard Horizon VHF radioFusion MS-RA60 Stereo with BluetoothJL Audio speakers, 2 on helm deck, 2 inside cabinVictron Energy Multi-plus inverter, digital control panel in cabinVictron Energy Phoenix smart battery charger30-amp shore power inlet with shore cordFour Odyssey House Batteries, AGM 470 FTTTwo Odyssey Start Batteries with parallel switch, AGM 31Blue Sea battery switches and relaysBlue Sea Electrical circuit breaker panel with battery condition and voltage metersUSB charging ports (3)Mabru 12,000 btu, 12V air-conditioning, ducts into berth area and headLumitec LED lighting, lighting under hardtop has option to multi-colorLED cockpit spreader lights molded in aft hardtopElectric fresh water headPolished stainless steel sinks and faucetsToshiba microwave oven, runs through inverter when away from shore powerHot water heater runs via inverter110V outletsBerth area with filler cushionCedar lined hanging lockers (2) near berthKidde smoke/CO2 detectorSaltwater wash down spigot in cockpit with hose/nozzleFreshwater wash down spigot in cockpit(6) flush mount rod holders in cockpit(2) clear-out rod holders on each rear hardtop supportElectric reel plug outletsSide cockpit storage cabinetsCockpit flag mastCanvas cockpit shade with stand poles to fit into rod holdersAll Gemlux stainless hardware, pop-up cleats, hawsersUltra Safety float switches (2) and high water alarmRule 2000 gph bilge pumps (2)Fresh water auto flush system for outboardsCanvas covers for helm chairs, helm pod, and engines, blue Sunbrella

The hull is painted Ice Blue and has dark blue bottom paint. There is a white rub rail with solid polished stainless steel strike insert. Yamaha motors are white with custom paint top cowling to match hull.  Topsides are painted Cloud White with non-skid finished decks. Helm seats have blue and white custom cushions and arm rest pads. Cockpit has hose drains on all hatch gutters and chrome drain grills on the corner scuppers. Cabin has Teak & Holly sole, varnished teak trims, and teak hull cladding in berth area.  Berth area has a filler cushion and storage beneath the berth.  Cabin settee has storage beneath the bench and behind the backrest. Rectangular varnished teak table with spill edge and two drink holders.  Cabin windows are dark tinted.

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. There may be a few personal items aboard the boat which could be excluded from the sale. A short list of exclusions will be provided upon request when accompanied by a written offer.