1989 Bertram 50 Convertible

Step aboard and you’ll feel why these 50 Convertibles have such a loyal following. The salon has that classic Bertram openness, with big windows that flood the space with natural light and give you a clear view of the spread behind the boat. Down below, the three-stateroom layout makes weekend trips with friends or family easy, with real doors and proper berths instead of makeshift bunks. Up on the bridge, the sightlines are excellent and there’s plenty of seating so guests can ride up top without crowding the helm. Wide side decks, solid handholds, and a deep cockpit make moving around underway feel secure, even when the chop picks up.

This 50 Convertible is particularly well suited to local waters that mix open fetch, narrow channels, and busy harbors. The deep-V Bertram hull is famous for softening the ride when afternoon breeze stacks up a short, steep chop, yet still tracks cleanly at displacement speeds for no-wake zones and long no-rush cruises. The generous cockpit works as well for setting a trolling spread as it does for staging paddleboards and swim toys at anchor. With a comfortable, enclosed salon and efficient flybridge, you can extend the season on cooler spring and fall days while still having the power and range to stretch out to offshore fishing grounds or distant weekend anchorages.