Basic Information
- Builder:
- BERTRAM
- Category:
- Sport Fisherman
- Model Year:
- 1986
- Year Built:
- 1986
- Country:
- United States
- Fly Bridge:
- Yes
- Cockpit:
- Yes
Dimensions
- LOA:
- 38' 5" (11.71m)
Speed, Capacities and Weight
Hull and Deck Information
- Hull Material:
- Fiberglass
Engine Information
- Engines:
- 2
- Manufacturer:
- Caterpillar
- Model:
- 3208
- Engine Type:
- Inboard
- Fuel Type:
- Diesel
Overview
If you are looking for an affordable mid-range boat that's got it all, then the Bushwhacker might be just what you are looking for. With a major overhaul in 2013, many recent upgrades and the right mix of fishability and comfort, this 38 Special is a boat that will serve all purposes. Roomy and rigged up in the cockpit and helm area she feels like a much bigger boat. The offset helm, air conditioning and smart layout makes it easy for the whole crew to come and go, relax in comfort, fish around each other and never be in the way. Down below, the well appointed galley and large dinette makes for a nice area to prepare meals, kick back on the ride out or take a mid-day nap. With a full size head and separate shower stall, extra-wide V-berth stateroom and cabinets, drawers and closet space abounding, this boat is great for day trips, overnighters or live aboard travel. She is powered by a set of economical 3208 Caterpillars and with plenty of fuel, fresh water and an 8KW generator this rig is ready to go. She has been owned and operated by a seasoned crew who have maintained her well and enjoyed a successful run up and down the mid-Atlantic area. They are upgrading soon and making the Bushwhacker one of only a couple 38 Specials available. Give us a call!
Overview and Layout
Huge well laid out cockpit leads into stepped up helm area, L-shaped cushioned seating to port with helm at starboard. Helm pod, gauges and electronics are at arms reach and easily visible from helm chair. Center stairway leads down to galley to port and to starboard is a large dinette that lowers and offers additional bedding. Forward through the companionway leads to the head to port. Full sized bathroom with separate shower stall. Cedar lined closet to starboard and large V-berth stateroom all the way forward.
Cockpit, Deck and Rigging
- Saltwater washdown
- 4 Rod Rocket Launcher with Bait Tray
- Swivel Rod Holders (8)
- 4 tower Leg Rod holders
- Rupp Double Spreader Outriggers
- Center Rigger
- Extra Large Custom Fiberglass Removable Fish Box with drains
- Givens Liferaft
- Huge Cockpit
- Tuna Tower with hard top
- LED Light Bars port, stbd, fore and aft under standing platform
- Extra Large Long Range LED light Bar mounted forward
- 4 Large custom fiberglass molded rod storage cabinets
- Live well
- Tackle center with cabinetry
- 4 Sided Enclosure
- Windshield
- Trolling Valves
- Ice / Storage Boxes at bulkhead
Galley and Dinette
- SS sink
- New IsoTherm Refrigerator/Freezer
- Princess 3 burner cook top
- Sharp Carousel microwave
- Large countertop and ample cabinetry
Electrical
- 12 volt DC system
- Single 50 amp 120 volt power cord
- 8KW Onan generator
- Mastervolt 12/50/3 phase battery Charger
- 6 4 D Batteries
- 12v electric reel outlets
- 3 Guest battery switches
Mechanical
16K BTU Helm A/C
24K BTU Cabin A/C
Freshwater Washdown
Saltwater Washdown
New Raritan Marine Head / Toilet System
Bilge Pumps
(4) Jabsco and Shur-flo water pumps
Racor Fuel Filtration System
E/R breather fans
Vernalift Marine wet exhaust muffler on generator
Large easily accessible sea strainers on main raw water supplies
Fuel isolator valves on main fuel supplies
Dual SS horns
(3) Bilge pumps with manual switches at helm
Fireboy Automatic fire suppression system
Electronics
- '13 (2)Raymarine HybridTouch 12" Color Chartplotter/Radar/Fishfinder
- '13 CHIRP Sounder Technology
- '13 Raymarine Autopilot
- '13 Raymarine HybridTouch 7" in the Tower
- Dual FLO-SCANS at Lower Helm
- '13 KVH SAT TV M-3
- Northstar 952X Chart plotter
- Icom Commandmic at helm
- Icom M604 VHF Marine Radio
- Icom M402 VHF Marine Radio
- ACR RCL Remote Spotlight
- '13 Fusion Stereo
- '13 Irridium SAT Phone
- 8" Ritchie Compass at helm
- Fusion stereo system with remote helm pad and speakers throughout
- '16 Zipwake vertical Trim board system integrated into electronics
Recent Upgrades and Additions
-
Engines and transmissions hauled out and rebuilt at CP Brodeur
Generator rebuilt by John Avellar
Everything in engine room stripped and painted
All new hoses and wiring in engine room
New Hotwater heater
New A/C and controls
Aft tank (100 gallon) replaced with new 240 gallon
Aft hold scraped and painted and all wires and hoses replaced
2-12”Raymarine Multi-function at main helm
7” Raymarine Multi-function upper helm
Raymarine Chirp transducer
Dual Flow scans
New Nor Cold Fridge Freezer combo
KVH M-3 sat television
Irridium Sat phone
Vent hatches inside main salon
Interior and exterior upholstery upgrade
Various lighting and instrument upgrades
-
Zipwake Integrated Trim tab system