54 Convertible

Bertram introduced the original 54 Convertible in 1981 and went on to build 177 hulls before production ended in 1992. By any standard, she was a classic boat with all of the assets required in a purebred sportfishing yacht. The Bertram 54 Convertible introduced in 1996 is best described as an updated version of the original with more aggressive styling, redesigned cockpit, and modern interior decor. Retained, however, is the proven deep-V hull of the original, widely considered one of the best open-water rides in the business. Below decks, the three-stateroom maple interior of the Bertram 54 features an open-plan salon with L-lounge seating to port and entertainment center to starboard. A full-service galley with Corian counters is forward to port, across from a 4-person dinette. Like most convertibles in her class, the master stateroom is amidships and the VIP stateroom is forward. A washer/dryer is found in the starboard guest stateroom. All three heads have separate stall showers. The large cockpit of the Bertram 54 has a removable in-deck fish box, tackle center with sink and livewell, transom door with gate, and engine room access. Caterpillar 1,350hp 3412 diesels cruise at 26–28 knots (low 30s top).