1971 Bertram Offshore Sportfish

Step aboard and you’ll feel the difference in the hull immediately—this vintage Bertram carries that deep, confidence-inspiring V that older offshore captains still talk about. The cockpit is wide and uncluttered, with room to spread out a trolling spread or set up a few deck chairs for sunset cocktails. Inside, the salon has the kind of headroom and big-window visibility that makes long runs and lay days comfortable, not cramped. The tower gives you that classic high perch for spotting color in the water, and the repower means you get reliable modern push under a proven old-school running surface.

A 46 Bertram of this era is tailor-made for waters where conditions can turn from calm to snotty in a single tide change. The heavy, deep-V hull settles into a head sea instead of slapping over it, giving you the confidence to keep running when lighter boats turn back. The wide beam and big cockpit work beautifully for both serious trolling and casual sandbar days, while the two-stateroom, two-head layout handles overnight trips with ease. With efficient modern diesels in a classic offshore hull, this boat offers a rare blend of seakeeping, range, and comfort that fits local fishing grounds and weekend cruising alike.