46ft Bertram Motor Yacht

Wright International Ltd is delighted to have on offer, this very solid and capable liveaboard motor yacht. This 1973 Bertram Motor Yacht has benefited from being owned and maintained by a very caring and dedicated couple but unfortunately as the couple are now in there 70’s, they are reluctantly having to sell there pride and joy. Onboard you will find many luxuries including a 42” plasma TV, a new 18.8 cubic foot refrigerator top load freezer with ice maker and even a bath to help you settle in your new home from day 1. There is still a small area of the boat that could benefit from being upgraded and refurbished, but this yacht is priced accordingly. With 6 berths onboard, twin 435hp Detroit diesels, dual helm stations and air-conditioned throughout, this is an excellent opportunity to purchase a true American classic for only $159,000.

Why not contact us on 1-305-396-9101 or email Miami@Wright-International.com for more information or to arrange a viewing.

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Dimensions

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Engines

This 1973 Bertram 46 Motor Yacht is powered by twin 8V71TI Detroit diesels producing 435hp each. The engines, like the rest of this yacht have benefited from being serviced and maintained on a regular basis with any work required being carried out regardless of costs.

These engines have proved to be very reliable and economical and with a 620 US gallon fuel capacity, range is never an issue. The engines are coupled to 2” diameter shafts, turning 3 blade 28” props with a 32” pitch. Recently the engines have benefited from having all water, oil and turbo hoses replaced.

There is also an Onan 12kw generator onboard which has been rebuilt in recent years.

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Accomodation

As a broker, we get to work with boat of all shapes and sizes, both leisure and commercial. As you can imagine, there are many “tricks of the trade” and one of which I will share with you right now.

This yacht was first launched in 1973, over 30 years ago…….yet due to the love and the passion that each and every owner has shown since new, every original instruction manual and documentation for the yacht and all equipment onboard is still in place. By having this information and documentation, it will make familiarisation far easier to achieve.

The accommodation onboard makes this yacht ideal for extended cruising or for living aboard full time. The owners have lived on this yacht for 8 years now.

The forward cabin has a v-berth which the owners have cleverly converted into an office. This cabin has been fully refurbished and offers 6 drawers and 4 closets for storage. The woodwork has recently been refurbished as well as having new carpets and lighting installed.

This cabin has an en-suite feel to it, but in actual fact only shares the forward heads compartment as you can access this from the saloon or from the forward cabin. This heads compartment has also been upgraded and includes a new Galley Maid Delta elongated commode with the macerator and water intake below deck. As well as a toilet, you will also find a wash hand basin and shower within a self draining basin. All the interior walls have been refinished along with the wood trim. The faucets for both the wash hand basin and shower have been replaced, as well as, the mirrors and curtains.

The galley onboard has been completely renovated and features a custom made solid walnut table with new custom cushions of commercial grade material. This custom table will comfortably seat six making this ideal for entertaining both family and friend. As this yacht has been used as the owner’s home for 8 years now, you can imagine the galley has all the essentials for preparing a good healthy meal.

As part of the upgrades in the galley, the owners installed a new 18.8 cubic foot refrigerator with a top load freezer and ice maker. The galley counter tops have also been replaced and enhance the stainless steel double drain sink.

When it comes to cooking your meals, the owners have installed a new Galley Maid 3 burner gas hob and oven. The galley, like the heads compartments, has all new faucets including those for drinking water.

There is arguably more storage space in this yacht than there is in your average house. The galley boasts a broom closet as well as a pantry for canned goods and 4 cabinets with sliding glass doors. The dinette has further storage under the seats.

The main saloon onboard this classic motor yacht is currently in the process of being refurbished. The saloon has benefited from having new headlining, curtains and valance fitted. There is also fluorescent down lighting under the valance for a cosy feel in the evenings.

The most obvious upgrade in the saloon is the installation of a new 42” plasma TV. It is very easy to picture coming home from a hard day in the office and simply chilling out onboard.

The aft cabin has yet to be refurbished, but will hopefully be refurbished soon. There is loads of space as well as storage in this cabin that easily allows you to live onboard.

Like many modern hotels now, the aft cabin has 2 double beds making this ideal especially for those with a young family. The cabin also offers a 6 drawer dresser with vanity mirror and a large closet for extra storage.

The aft cabin head is equipped with a Raritan Atlantis commode plumbed into a new Sealand holding tank with a Jabsco macerator for both overboard or to pump out. Both tanks have “y” valves and have tank watch alarms mounted in the main saloon. All through hull fittings and valves are bronze/brass with inline strainer from the bathtub and shower overboard. All faucets in the aft heads are new, as well as, refinished wood, new wall paper and mirrors.

Decking Equipment

As this yacht has been used as the permanent base for the owners, the power onboard has been increased to allow for all domestic appliances to be operated both at the boats mooring and at sea.

The main power panels are located in the saloon. These panels consist of an 110v power panel, a 32v power panel and two 12v power panels for electronic equipment and accessories. Included with the boat is a new set of 50ft power cables with “y” adapter. There are also shore power, water and phone connections located on both the port and starboard of the yacht.

The aluminium Ideal Bow pulpit has been re-chromed with rebuilt capstan and gypsy. The electric windlass is coupled with 200' of chain and a CQR anchor, or alternatively you have 100’ of line with a Danforth anchor. There are additional anchors and line as spares.

The dingy, located on the swim platform, is a 13' Boston Whaler with a 1995 9.9 H.P outboard. The Mercury has approximately 100 hours and has just had a Mercury dealer service. The dealer service included gear lube change and 100 hour inspection, etc. The dinghy rests on the swim platform with stainless steel davits and has a block and tackle for lowering.

Onboard you will also find:-

• 300 gallon per day Hydro System water maker,
• 2500 watt Heart Freedom inverter with 12v charger,
• Rebuilt Jabsco drinking water pump with filter on a 30 gallon stainless steel drinking water tank supplying 3 drinking water faucets and ice maker
• 4 new Cruisair air-conditioning units located in the v-berth, saloon, galley and aft cabin,
• 12 gallon hot water heater (new heating element, thermostat and pop-off valve with all copper pipes to faucets),
• Fuel priming switch at helm for 2 Reverso gear fuel pumps with change over valves between tanks,
• 40 gallon fuel tank for generator with change over valve to main tank,
• 2 x Raycor fuel filters for main engines,
• 500 G.P.H. Raycor fuel filter for generator,
• 6 bilge pumps (1 x 32v 3500 G.P.H. aft cabin, 32v 3500 G.P.H. engine room, 12v 3500 G.P.H. in front of engine room with oil filter for overboard pumping, 1 x 110v emergency sump pump, and 2 x 32v bilge pumps with one located in each head),
• New Sealand holding tank,
• Jabsco macerator with 2 “y” valves for top, overboard or holding tank pump.
• Fire and heat warning bell and light,
• 12v receptacle for emergency hand held spot lights and fuel priming switch for Reverso gear fuel pumps.

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Navigation Equipment

The owners of this boat have benefited from cruising onboard including passages such as Galveston, Texas to North St. Louis, Missouri via Mobile, Alabama north up the Tennessee Tombigbee River to the Ohio River, west to the Mississippi River and back to Galveston, Texas. The beauty of having done voyages like this is that you will find a full bank of electronics including:-

• 10" Garmin Colour Chart Plotter,
• 2 x Aetna Digital Tacks,
• Depth Finder,
• Full Engine Instrumentation,
• Furuno GPS,
• Raytheon 4kw Radar Display,
• Simrad AP20 Auto Pilot (Still In Box),
• Standard Horizon Hailer,
• Standard Horizon VHF with 4" Flush Mount Speaker

Safety Equipment

The safety equipment onboard this classic Bertram motor yacht includes:-

• 11 Tackle Boxes Parts (Electrical, Plumbing, Hardware and Maintenance Parts) for Pumps, Electrical etc.
• 12 Gauge Flare Gun With Flares
• 2 Handheld Spot Lights
• 25mm Flare Gun with Flares
• A.R.C. Dual Beam Spot Light
• Aluminium Boat Hook
• Life Jackets with Strobe Lights
• New 1,000 Cubic Foot Fireboy Automatic Fire System (Emergency Pull At Helm And 4 Heat Detectors In Engine Room With Alarm Bell)
• New 5/16" Life Lines Port and Starboard
• Spare Filters (Oil, Water and Fuel)

Disclaimer

The details of this vessel is offered in good faith but cannot be guaranteed. Nor can we warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.