1980 Bertram 42 Convertible

It's time to offer this updated battlewagon to someone that will be its next great caretaker!

The Bertram 42 Convertible was one of Bertram's most successful boats, with a total of 329 produced between 1975 and 1987. Her exceptional heavy-weather performance, superb fishability, good range, and top-quality construction have earned the Bertram 42 a reputation as a classic design by experienced tournament level sportfishermen. Heavily built on a deep-V (17 degree deadrise), numerous changes were made during her long production run. The Detroit Diesel 6V92TAs, rated at 435hp, help this almost 40,000 lb boat perform. The owner has really taken care of these Detroits as evidenced by no smoke when running as you can clearly see in the video.

The current owner of this vessel has been maintaining and upgrading her since 1994. Check out the current equipment list and detailed services below.

Sea Mist Equipment 2025:

• Buell 2 Trumpet Air Horn
• Cruisair A/C EFB 5 WFAH 5 PR 13+ EFB 7 PM1000+EFB 10WFAMH 10
• Detroit Diesel 2-6V92TA 435HP Model 80627400
• 2-Allison 2.0:1 Model M Gear
• Diesel Research Ic-0221 Part#5106250 1C-0220
• Glendinning Twin Engine Synchronizer
• Fireboy-Xintex CMD-ZM Carbon Monoxide Detector
• Flow Scan 95TM-235-2K Series K Fuel Totalizer
• Furuno RD-33 Remote Display N2K Repeater (2021)
• Hynautic Manual Hydraulic Steering
• ICOM IC-M506 VHF Radio - AIS
• IC-M602 VHF Radio, HN-127 Remote Mic
• Lee SR Outriggers-Double Spreader + Rupp Center Rigger
• Maxwellvc 1200 Vertical Capstan Windless
• Michigan 2- 30 X 33 X 2" - 3 Blade Nibral Propellers
• 2 - 136.5" X 2" Shafts
• Nav Start NE NS 12 Nav Start Guard 20 Amp Capacity
• Noland Nema 2000 Converter & Tech Sending Unit Eng Data
• Onan 7.5 Kw Generator Set MDJE 3CR 2268AB
• Optimus Princess 33-7 34-7 Stove-Oven
• Pompanette Unlimited Fighting Chair
• Pro-Mariner 3 Bank-40amp-Battery Charger 93-124025P-A
• Raritan Crown Head - Deep Draft - Rebuilt 3/2021
• Lectra-San-Waste Treatment
• Ritchie 2-FB800 Power Damp Globmaster Compass
• Samsung 24" Smart TV - Remote Display for Simrad
• Sea222ssb Radio&Antenna Tuner Radio Not Installed
• Simrad Ness12 Fishfinder-DGPS-Chart Plotter
• Simrad Ness12 EVO2 Fishfinder-DGPS-Chart Plotter, Navionics Platinum +   NJ-Delaware
• Simrad 4G Radar - Broadband 36NM Dome (2021)
• Simrad RA44C 12KW 72 NM Radar - 6 Ft Open Array
• Simrad NAC-3 Autopilot Computer (2021)
• Simrad RPU 80 Reversible Drive Unit
• Simrad AP48 Autopilot Controller (2021)
• Simrad RF-25N Autopilot Rudder Sensor (2021)
• Si-Texv200-2 GNSS Gyro Satellite Compass N2K (2021)
• Standard Horizon VHF Radio - In Cabin
• Standard Horizon VLH-3000 30 WATT Loud Hailer - Intercom-Fog
• V-Tech Bullet Camera - Rear View Camera
• V-Tech Bullet Camera - Starboard View Camera
• Welbuilt MR622W Microwave

Updates since 2010:

2025

• Engine heat exchanger service – acid wash cores, new coolant, new raw water impellers
• Replace 8D batteries (4)
• Rebuild trim tab cylinders
• Replace cockpit walls
• Rebuild tackle station
• Replace fighting chair bearings
• Replace cabin doors 4 adjusting & bearing assemblies
• Replace engine zincs
• Replace all underwater zincs each year
• Clean & oil teak deck
• New bow cooler

2024

• Replace engine & gear oil hoses, oil & filter change, fuel filters
• Repack shaft logs
• Replace gear shift cables (4)
• Install LED lighting in engine room & head
• CO & Smoke detector-ABYC approved
• Service AC units

2023

• Install Noland NMEA2000 converter & tach sending units for engine data
• Replace all sanitation hoses
• Rebuild upper helm station
• Replace generator starter & solenoid (rebuilt), thermostats

2022

2021

Electronics Upgrade:

• Simrad NSS12 – second unit
• Simrad 4G radar
• Simrad autopilot – NAC-3 computer, AP48
• Control, RF-25N rudder sensor
• Simrad NEP-2 network expansion module
• Sitex V200N satellite compass
• Furuno RD33 data repeater
• Video HDMI cable to salon TV from Nss12 evo2
• Forward Hailer horn
• Replace genny head gasket, valves, clean & repaint
• Replace all engine gauge sending units
• Rebuild head – Raritan Deep Draft
• Replace main inlet circuit breakers
• Replace 6 forward bridge enclosure panels & upper vents

 2020

• Rewire bridge electronics power circuits

2019

• Starboard Engine major rebuild – liners, pistons, bearings & heads
• Rebuild Buell horn compressor
• Install Pro Mariner battery charger – 3 bank
• Replace 8D batteries (4) + genny Group 31
• Replace trim tab hoses
• Replace windshield - bridge

 2018

• Replace pumps – fresh water, saltwater wash, engine bilge
• Soda blast bottom, strip, 2 barrier coats & 2 coats bottom paint (micron, CSC X Blue)

 2017

• Simrad GS25 GPS antenna
• Standard VLH-3000 hailer
• Rebuild Genny control boards
• Replace 4 aft bridge enclosure panels

2014

• New hot water heater

2010

• New refrigerator

Dunigan Marine Group is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel. This boat is centrally listed by YACHTS360. It is offered as a convenience by this broker/dealer to its clients and is not intended to convey direct representation of a particular vessel

It's time to offer this updated battlewagon to someone that will be its next great caretaker! The Bertram 42 Convertible was one of Bertram's most successful boats, with a total of 329 produced between 1975 and 1987.