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1979 Bertram 38 Convertible — photo 1
$70K

1979 Bertram 38 Convertible

Sport Fishing·
Pascagoula, Mississippi
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$70K
USD · Asking Price
38 ft
Length
1979
Year
Sport Fishing
Type
Pascagoula, Mississippi
Location

About This Vessel

This 1979 Bertram 38 Convertible, measures 38 ft, and is located in Pascagoula, Mississippi, powered by 2x John Deere 6076 AFM 300.00HP.

Classic 38 Bertram Convertible battlewagon re-powered in 2000 with reliable and efficient John Deere diesel engines. Generator was replaced in 2022 as a major re-fit was being completed which included hull paint, interior cosmetics, and an extensive list of repairs, updates, and projects to make "Fisha-Tractor" reliable, insurable, and a pleasure to fish or cruise well into the future. Seller has spent last few years on and off refitting this boat due to overseas work. Recent Survey available! Engine hours are a low 1530 and running strong! Major Refit Completed 2022 New engine turbochargers (2025) New 8D batteries (2025) New fiberglass and hose exhaust for main engines New freshwater tank and pump New CO2 fire suppression system and bottle New fuel lines Engine room painted New hoses/drain system New generator New generator raw water strainer with new valve New generator deck and enclosure Steering table and bearings re-built Lazarette gel-coated and painted New stereo speakers New teleflex shift and throttle cables Hull painted New boot stripe painted Rubrail re-painted Hull below waterline blasted, faired, blisters repaired New Interprotect E-2000 epoxy barrier coat (2 coats) New Petit bottom paint (2 coats) New zinc anodes Shafts pulled, turned, rebuilt and trued Stuffing boxes pulled turned, trued, reinstalled with new hoses and clamps Rudders pulled, stuffing boxes repacked Steering table rebuilt New underwater lights installed All bilge areas cleaned and painted EPEX water system installed All unnecessary wiring removed New cockpit cover It is offered as a convenience by this broker/dealer to its clients and is

Vessel Walkthrough

Fishing: (2) Electric reel outlets (8) Flush mount rod holdersTackle storage/bait prep station with sink Freshwater washdown Saltwater washdown Pompanette 50 Class fighting chair Schaeffer double spreader outriggers Free standing fiberglass coffin fish box Cockpit lighting Utility rack Tuna door Hull and Deck: Hullsides painted Bow rail Bow pulpit Windlass Brow cover Nav lights Danforth anchor with oversize chain and tackle (3) Underwater lights Transom door Cockpit storage port and starboard Fiberglass back deck Fiberglass swim platform Shade awning Cockpit coaming bolsters Stainless ladder to bridge with starboard steps Stern light Cockpit cover Access hatches to fuel tank, generator, and (2) lazarette Trim tabs Helm: Autopilot Hynautic steering Furuno FV-192 sounder Garmin plotter/sounder Furuno open array radar Rudder indicator Floscan tach/fuel flow meters (2) VHF radios Bench seat starboard of helm chair Lounge seating forward of helm (3) Sided Eisenglass enclosure with zipouts Half tower 120v LED cockpit flood lights Spotlight Six rod holder rack EPIRB Salon: Settee with storage (2025) New carpet (2025) New curtains (2025) 12v/110v Ship's main electrical panel LCD TV Air conditioner Overhead rod storage Sliding salon door Storage cabinet with roll-away facing Stereo controls Overhead lighting New ceramic heat barrier window tint Galley to starboard Galley: Cabinet and storage drawers New (2) drawer stainless refrigerator Sub Zero freezer Stainless sink Microwave Princess electric stovetop with oven Exhaust fan Overhead lighting Companionway: New carpet on floor/steps Head to starboard Guest stateroom to port Owner stateroom forward Bilge access hatch 200gpm Bilge pump with float Under-deck sanitary controls, macerator, and sanitation tank Bilge lighting Master Stateroom: V-Berth with storage drawers Closet with hanging storage Air Conditioner controls (reverse cycle heat) Anchor locker access New curtains New bedding, slip covers, etc. Sink with new faucet Medicine cabinet Lighting New carpet Guest Stateroom: Over/under bunks New curtains New mattress slip covers Reverse cycle heat/AC Closet with hanging storage Lighting New carpet Head / Shower: New Princess head with new seawater supply pump Shower with new controls Lighting for the shower Lighting in the counter sink Storage cabinets New hydromat flooring Solar-powered vent fan Bilge access to shower sump Mechanical and Electrical: Twin 2000 John Deere 6067 AFM 300hp turbocharged 6cyl diesel engines Twin Disc 1.5:1 gears 20gph @ 20mph 5gph @ trolling speed (2) 8D Batteries 200gpm bilge pump Consta-volt multi-battery charger Main battery isolation panel Overhead 12v/110v lighting Water anti-surge tank 20gal 110v water heater Freshwater spigot (2) Blowers FloScan system Racor 1000 series fuel water separator filters Battery parallel system Emergency engine room fire dump Perko sea strainers for main engines with new valves (2) Cruisair reverse cycle heat/air conditioners Raw water pump for AC with sea strainer and new valve New Groco oil change pump (2026)

Spares

Spare shaft Spare set of propellers, ready for use Spare engine anodes Spare helm - needs seal repair Spare steering ram - needs seal repair Spare Buss fuses Spare engine fuel system o-rings (John Deere stock) Extra Racor filters

Mechanical Disclaimer

Engine hours are as of the date of the original listing and are a representation of what the listing broker is told by the owner and/or actual reading of the engine hour meters. The broker cannot guarantee the true hours. It is the responsibility of the purchaser and/or his agent to verify engine hours, warranties implied or otherwise and major overhauls as well as all other representations noted on the listing brochure.

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.

Vessel Overview

Year1979
MakeBertram
Model38 Convertible
Vessel NameFisha-Tractor
CategorySport Fishing
ConditionUsed
BuilderBertram
Hull MaterialFiberglass
Fuel TypeDiesel

Dimensions

Length Overall38 ft
Beam12 ft
Max Draft4 ft
Displacement30,400

Performance & Capacity

Fuel Capacity400 gal
Fresh Water100 gal

Engines & Mechanical

Engine Count2
Engine 1 MakeJohn Deere
Engine 1 Model6076 AFM
Engine 1 Power300.00 HP
Engine 1 FuelDiesel
Engine 1 Hours1530.00 hrs
Engine 2 MakeJohn Deere
Engine 2 Model6076 AFM
Engine 2 Power300.00 HP
Engine 2 FuelDiesel
Engine 2 Hours1530.00 hrs

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Jared Neff — Neff Yacht Sales Broker
Jared Neff
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