Bertram Yacht - 50 Convertible - For Sale

50 ConvertiblebyBertram Yachtis a capablemotor yachttailored to offshore pursuits in thesport fisherman class. Riding on a Deep Vee by Bertram with afiberglass and plastic hulland a fiberglass deck, it blends range, comfort, and fishability. Shestakov Yacht Sales, led by broker Andrey Shestakov, is ready to assist you with acquisition or sale of this model.

Selecting a 50 Convertible

If you are seeking a proven platform that balances angling focus with cruising comfort, the 50 Convertible deserves attention. At 50 ft (15.24 m) LOA with a 16 ft (4.93 m) beam, the hull’s Deep Vee geometry and twin inboard Detroit Diesel power deliver confident performance at a 20 kn cruising speed (23.02 mph) and up to 24 kn (27.62 mph) maximum. Onboard arrangements support up to 6 aboard with sleeping for 4 and 2 heads, while 1,045 gal fuel and 175 gal water capacities extend your time on the grounds. As a motor yachtconfigured as aспортфишер для серьезной рыбалки, it’s equally at home tournament fishing or family cruising.

Features of the Model

• Deep Vee hull form by Bertram for composed ride and handling
• Construction: fiberglass and plastic hullwith fiberglass deck
• Propulsion: 2 x Detroit Diesel, inboard, diesel fuel
• Performance: 20 kn cruise (23.02 mph); 24 kn max (27.62 mph)
• Capacities: 1,045 gal fuel; 175 gal water
• Accommodations: up to 6 aboard; sleeps 4; 2 heads
• Design provenance: Hull and interior by Bertram
• Tonnage: 48 gross tons

Technical Specifications

• Model: 50 Convertible
• Builder: Bertram Yacht
• Type: motor yacht/sport fisherman
• Hull material: fiberglass and plastic
• Deck material: Fiberglass
• Hull configuration: Deep Vee
• Hull designer: Bertram
• Interior designer: Bertram
• LOA: 50 ft (15.24 m)
• Beam: 16 ft (4.93 m)
• Draft (min/max): 15.748 ft (4.8 m) / 16.404 ft (5 m)
• Gross tonnage: 48
• Engines: 2 x Detroit Diesel; Inboard; Diesel
• Cruising speed: 20 kn (23.02 mph)
• Maximum speed: 24 kn (27.62 mph)
• Accommodation count: 6
• Sleeps: 4
• Heads: 2
• Fuel capacity: 1,045 gal
• Water capacity: 175 gal

Pricing and Ordering

For current pricing, availability, and to discuss listings of the 50 ConvertiblebyBertram Yacht, contact Shestakov Yacht Sales. Broker Andrey Shestakov will coordinate viewing, negotiation, survey, sea trial, and closing, ensuring a streamlined purchase or sale experience.

Questions and Answers

• Q: What type of yacht is the 50 Convertible? A: It’s amotor yachtconfigured as asport fisherman, built on afiberglass and plastic hullplatform.
• Q: What are the performance figures of the 50 Convertible? A:Cruising speedis 20 kn (23.02 mph) andmaximum speedis 24 kn (27.62 mph), delivered by twinDetroit Dieselinboardengines running ondiesel.
• Q: What are the key dimensions for docking and slips? A: Beamis 16 ft (4.93 m), anddraftranges from 15.748 ft (4.8 m) to 16.404 ft (5 m).LOAis 50 ft (15.24 m).
• Q: How many people can stay aboard and sleep comfortably? A: Accommodation countis 6, withsleepsfor 4 and2 heads.Water capacityis 175 gal for extended stays.
• Q: Who can help me purchase or sell this model? A: Shestakov Yacht Salesand brokerAndrey Shestakovwill handle advisory, showings, and transaction management for your50 ConvertiblebyBertram Yacht.

Owner Experience Review

Owners and brokers consistently run the 50 ConvertiblefromBertram Yachthard offshore for tournament duty. The deep‑V hull earns repeated praise for its composure in a head sea, with multiple real‑world reports of 22–24‑knot cruise on Detroit 8V92/12V71 packages and high‑20‑knot cruise on MANs. A few owners mention seeing roughly 34 knots in very light condition, though they tend to avoid operating there.

Beyond the cockpit—often noted for its size, livewells, and rod storage—the interior is described as practical for family use. Many boats were built with a standard three‑stateroom layout and galley/dinette forward in the salon, while others feature two‑ or three‑stateroom arrangements with galley‑up or galley‑down options. An amidships master with an island/queen berth and ample storage shows up frequently in owner notes, and real‑world threads cite 300–550 miles of range at cruise for island‑hopping and longer runs.

Ownership discussions focus on classic heavy‑diesel care: Detroit or MAN engines with periodic major work (valve jobs, wastegate and turbo service), typical fuel burn around 55–60 gph at roughly 21–22 knots, and ongoing upgrades to gensets and electronics. Advisors often flag cored hullsides on older examples and recommend careful survey around thru‑hulls and other penetrations. Many boats are owner‑operated, with histories of repowers and incremental interior refits documented in forums and listings.

Pros and Cons

• Deep‑V ride that owners trust offshore, with real‑world 22–24 kt cruise on Detroit packages.
• Large cockpit with livewells and rod storage suits tournament fishing.
• Three‑stateroom layouts and galley‑up/galley‑down options support family cruising and weekends.
• Fuel burn around 55–60 gph at roughly 21–22 kt demands careful range planning.
• Older cored hullsides warrant thorough surveys around thru‑hulls and other penetrations.
• Periodic heavy‑diesel service and common upgrades (turbos, wastegates, generator, exhaust, electronics) add ownership workload.

Comparison with Other Models