2010 Bertram 540

About This Vessel

This 2010 Bertram 540, measures 54 ft, and is located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, powered by 2x Caterpillar C32 1652.00HP.

The cruising Bertram 540 was intended to be a family cruising/sportfishing convertible rather than a dedicated tournament boat. The important thing is that the hull, running surface and basic offshore capability are the same as the serious fishing version. Bertram described both versions as having the same hull and exterior lines.The hull has the classic Bertram characteristics: very fine entry, sharp bow, long waterline and deep-V. Bertram also located the single fuel tank on the centerline of buoyancy to minimize trim changes as fuel is consumed.The large forward window. It gives the salon a tremendous amount of visibility and natural light and makes the boat feel considerably more like a cruising yacht.The Recreational Edition has the galley aft, adjacent to the salon/cockpit connection. This is one of the major differences from the Hard Core Fishing version, which moved the galley forward to free up space for fishing storage.The aft galley also makes the boat particularly good for entertaining because food and drinks can be passed directly between the galley and cockpit.This is one of the nicest features of the 540.The large aft window drops down into the bulkhead, opening the galley/salon directly to the cockpit. It allows someone inside to hand food or drinks directly into the cockpit.The side windows are large, multi-layer glass panels engineered by Ferretti Group's Advanced Yacht Technology group. The windows were structurally integrated into the hull rather than simply being cosmetic openings.The Recreational 540 has a considerably more contemporary interior than the traditional Bertram 54.Typical features include:White-oak cabinetryLarge salonL-shaped/settee seatingEntertainment centerLarge windowsOpen galleyAir conditioningModern LED lightingIntegrated stereoiPod connectivityMultiple 12V/110V outletsThe overall effect is much more luxury cruising yacht than tournament sportfish, while retaining the Bertram hull underneath.The layout is three staterooms and two heads, making the 540 a very usable family cruising boat.The accommodations include:Master stateroomForward VIP/Queen guest stateroomPort guest stateroom with twin berthsTwo headsGenerous hanging lockersAir conditioningEntertainment systemsGood storageThe flybridge is another strong point.Large helmCompanion seatingForward U-shaped loungeTeak Helm and companion pedestal seatsStainless steering wheelCompassElectronic controlsEngine synchronizerIntegrated stereoOptional flybridge tableCockpitEven though it was the cruising version, it was still very much a Bertram sportfish.It retained:Large cockpitTransom doorIn-deck fish boxesBaitwellRod storageMezzanine seatingTackle storageCockpit freezer optionsTransom fish boxUnderwater exhaustThe boat could therefore be used seriously for fishing without giving up the more comfortable cruising layout.The underwater exhaust is significant. It moves exhaust noise away from the cockpit, which makes a big difference when you're sitting in the cockpit or fishing. Bertram specifically incorporated it to make the cockpit environment quieter.A luxury cruising convertible built on a serious Bertram offshore hull, with the visibility and entertaining advantages of the wraparound windshield and aft galley, but still retaining a legitimate sportfishing cockpit.And for someone who appreciates the older Bertrams, I think the Cruising 540 is an especially interesting bridge between the traditional Bertram sportfish and the more contemporary Ferretti-era Bertrams. It is offered as a convenience by this broker/dealer to its clients and is