1979 Bertram 35 Convertible For Sale

This Bertram Convertible spent its first 25 years in freshwater on Lake Michigan.

Its condition belies its age. The hull, cockpit and foredeck show no signs soft spots and below deck is spotless with no signs of mildew or head odors.

There are only 230 hours on the newer long blocks (2014) and the manifolds, risers, and exhaust is new in 2018.

The fully enclosed upper helm station has been recently redone with new canvas/isinglass and newly upholstered helm and passenger seats.

The double aluminum and glass sliding doors open up the main salon to the 106 square foot cockpit creating a huge area to entertain. Both the cockpit floor and the main salon are on the same level.

The main salon has the lower helm station to starboard. To port is the galley with stainless sink and hot and cold pressurized water. There is abundant storage and counter space with under-counter refrigeration.

The 3 burner electric Optimus-Princess stovetop has an oven under and a unique cover that folds up with a shelf when in use and collapses to cover the stove when not in use. It is spotless.

It comfortably sleeps 4 with the double vee berth forward and 2 sleeper sofas in the salon. These sofas are not shown in the pics as the seller takes them off the boat for winter storage.

The lower helm station has a full array of electronics/gauges along with the upper helm. The gauges have clear, clean lenses indicating they are not original.

The upper helm seating and helm console are protected with covers when not in use.

The upper helm also has a newer Garmin 2210 GPSmap along with SeaTalk Autohelm.

The Onan generator powers the air conditioning when away from the dock along with providing the other power needs of the boat.

Three steps down from the salon is a full hanging locker and 4 drawer builtin, mirrored compartment above, to starboard and the head to port.

The head has a sink/vanity and the toilet along with new electric flush and plumbing is a great upgrade.

The full standup and separate shower, with bench seat, is unusual in a boat of this age and size.

The forward berth has its own door into the head with a second entry at the foot of the stairs from the salon.

The forward berth has its own full hanging locker and set of drawers to the starboard side with the door to the head to port.

The forward double berth opening portlights on either side along with a large opening deck hatch providing abundant natural light.

This boat is in remarkable condition belying its age. New long blocks, manifolds, risers and exhaust system brings the powers system to great operating condition. The interior is similarly great condition showing real pride of ownership. Maintenance records available to authenticate all work along with the original owners manual.