1985 Bertram Bahia Mar

Step aboard and you’ll feel why these classic hulls have such a loyal following. The Bahia Mar layout gives you a wide-open cockpit with plenty of room to work a spread, yet you still get a protected helm and forward shelter when the wind comes up. The low freeboard at the transom makes gaffing and releasing fish simple, while the solid, weighty feel underfoot inspires confidence when the chop builds. Inside, the compact cabin offers just enough space to duck out of the sun, grab a nap between bites, or stash gear out of the spray. It’s a no-nonsense fishing platform with just enough comfort to stretch your days on the water.

This Bahia Mar really shines in local conditions where afternoon winds kick up a short, steep sea. The deep-V Bertram hull is built to shoulder through that lump comfortably, so you’re not racing the weather back to the dock. Its size makes it easy to slip into tighter marinas, yet the generous beam and open cockpit are ideal for live-bait flylining, trolling the local banks, or slow-trolling for coastal gamefish. Fuel economy and simple systems keep operating costs down, while the classic profile still turns heads on the harbor cruise home after a long day offshore.