About This Vessel
This 1985 Bertram Custom, measures 38 ft, and is located in Wanchese, North Carolina, powered by 2x Cummins 6CTA 8.3L 480CE 465.00HP.
ANOTHER 20K PRICE REDUCTION!! OWNERS ARE MOTIVATED / THIS IS A FISHY RIG AT AN AFFORDABLE PRICEThe current owners of COST OF LIVING have put a lot of time and effort into transforming a classic older 38 Bertram into a clean, simple and efficient fishing machine. They have painted her, updated the cockpit layout for more practicality to suit the needs of their fishing program, added a SeaKeeper, electronics, new curtains as well as replaced windows and beefed up areas in and around the cabin to provide durability and simplicity for use and maintenance moving forward. If you look at the Overview, you will realize the tremendous scope of the work they have done. She is powered by a set of dependable 465hp Cummins engines as well as a 8KW Onan genset. She has a full head and shower, crew bunk room and a V berth forward. She is set up for easy fishing and would make a good rig for anyone looking for affordability, easy maintenance and simplicity in a mid sized convertible. Give us a call! It is offered as a convenience by this broker/dealer to its clients and is
OVERVIEW / SPECS
COST OF LIVING SPECS / RECENT MAINTENANCE AND REFIT Twin 2002 Cummins 6CTA 8.3L 480CE 465hp~2600hrs original Cruise at 2,200rpm around 68-70% load / 27-30GPH / 23 kt WOT at ~2,700rpm 99% load / 52-54GPH /~29 kt Onan 8.0 MDKD Genset /~4800hrs Fireboy Fire Protection System 100 Gallon freshwater tank 400 Single fuel tank 2022 PROJECTS 2 - Standard Horizon Quantum AIS GX6000 VHF radios2 - Shakespeare 5225 antennas2 - Garmin 8610 units at helmGarmin Gt51m-Thp Ss DownvÜ/SidevÜ TransducerFusion stereoJL Audio speakers on bridge and cockpitNew Isotherm freezerBlack Oak LED curved light barBlack Oak LED cockpit spreader lightsNew helm switch panel6- Lee’s extra heavy rod holdersNew Lee’s custom built 31’ double spreader outriggers w/ heavy back bars and braces to support dredgesSeaKeeper SK6 installedRelease teak fighting chair installedNew bridge soft Bimini topNew Led Nav lightsAll coolers serviced, fluids changed, props pulled and checked/balanced, and zincs serviced.Bottom painted 2023 PROJECTS Starboard transmission rebuilt. Turbo had to be removed to access transmission / turbo sent out and serviced as an overall condition check. All coolers serviced, fluids changed, props pulled and checked/balanced, and zincs serviced. 2024 REFIT Interior-Replaced salon floor with composite material-Replaced salon walls-Added new aluminum bracing to floor-Painted engine room-Converted engine room to LED lights-Added engine ventilation system-New A/C through hull fittings-New genset through hull fitting-A/C units Descaled-New salon thermostat-Engine valve lash checked/adjusted-All engine, genset, and gear coolers pressure checked, serviced, painted-All interior lighting converted to LED-Vacuflush freshwater head rebuilt-Macerator pump serviced-Forward bilge float switch replaced-All engine room bilge pumps replaced-High water alarm added-New battery main distribution switches-Fireboy system serviced, and new pull cable installed-New fresh water pump installed-New shower head Exterior-Salon windows replaced with frameless glass-Windshield removed/replaced with composite material and fiberglass-Salon back wall replaced with composite and new windows installed-Porthole windows removed and glassed over-Bow rail and anchor pulpit removed-New transom fish box built-New mezzanine bench cooler/fishbox with cuplolders-New baitprep station with storage-New Lumitec LED RBW cockpit lighting-Rod holders relocated with new composite cover board-Cockpit fiberglassed-Shore power receptacles replaced and reloacated-Full bottom job including blast, blister repair, epoxy primed and painted.-Props pulled and checked/tuned-Prop One applied to all underwater running gear-Full Alexseal Prime and Paint, Matterhorn White.-New raw water pump and strainer-New fresh and raw water spigots in cockpit.-New ColorReels Teaser reels on bridge-Helm chair new powder coating-New Acrylic front curtain with Strataglass sides on bridge. Single zip window in front for clear view.-EVA Foam added to cover boards and bridge deck
INTERIOR LAYOUT
Large L shaped couch to port with storage and custom bean bag seating along starboard sideCarpeted sole with easy ER access hatch on centerlineFully carpeted forward dash with large rollback storage cabinets to port and microwave to starboardElectrical panel with separated DC and AC breaker panelsCustom tackle center to starboard at salon entranceSoft stretched headliner with teak grab rail and inlaid lightingTeak salon door and upper trim throughout salon Down companionway steps to full head to starboard. teak sole, Vacu-flush marine toilet system, mirrored vanity with sink and storage cabinet below, full showerCarpeted sole, wallpaper and teak trim throughout living spacesStacked crew bunk room to port with drawer storage below, cubby shelving storage as well as cedar lined hanging lockerForward V berth with dual bunk layout, lots of drawer storage in the face, cedar lined hanging locker with shelf storage and open storage for foul weather gear, etc.Rope locker forward
COCKPIT / DECK / FISHING
Recently Customized cockpit layoutRelease teak ladder back fighting chairLarge tuna doorHawse pipesSea Deck style material on cover boardsInlaid under cover board gaff and brush storage6 Lee Rod holders in cover boardsTransom fish boxHuge custom Ice / Drink / Fish Storage box to port forward bulkhead with seating and drink holdersBait prep station and huge storage compartment to starboard forward bulkhead below ladder to flybridge(2) 30A serviceFireboy manual discharge handle in cockpitOverhead lighting and JL Audio speakersQuick connect water tank fillF/W and R/W washdowns with SS 1/4 turn valvesLadder to flybridge with extra handrailsLazz access hatchesAccess hatch to Sea Keeper SK6 in cockpitLee double spreader outriggers with heavy back bars, triple hal-lock halyard system Access hatch to fuel tank valvesBlack Oak cockpit spreader lights
FLYBRIDGE
Stidd helm chair with mounting pad base for additional chairMorse dual controls(2) 10" Garmin flat screen multi-function displaysGarmin GPSMap 7607 XSVGarmin GPSMap 840 XSVDO manual engine gauges / tachs / coolant / voltage / oil pressure / gear pressure(2) Standard Horizon Quantum VHF radiosEngine starts / stopsEngine control panel w / Sync / Cruise / Low Idle / RPM up-down switchesAccessory panel w/ rocker switches for lights, bilge pumps and accesoriesSeaKeeper display panelBennett trim tab switchesFusion radio w/ Bluetooth and Sirius capabilities and JL Audio speakersSea Deck style material diamond tread soleNew 5 panel bridge enclosure by Life on the HorizonOverhead LightingReel Colors pancake style teaser reelsFully enclosed belly rail with ladder to bridge, side rails and 5 rod holdersHigh water alarm displayForward bench seating with padded coaming around perimeterForward brow storage compartmentBimini topRitchie compassLight bar and radar on top
ENGINE ROOM
8KW Onan generator ZF280-1A 1.769:1 transmissionsFireboy Fire Suppression system up to date(2) AC unitsBilge pumps and High water alarmWater HeaterRacor filtration systems with pressure gauges House/ Starting battery banks and dedicated Genset batteryManual gauges in ERDripless shaft sealsER BlowersPro-Nautic 12-40P battery chargerNew salon deck supports and sound dampening insulation ceiling panels throughout