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Location West Bay, Cayman Islands, KY1-1300
In Stock

1986 Bertram 38 Special

KYD $225,500

REPOWERED!!

The Bertram 38 Special was built with the serious offshore sportsman in mind, combining legendary Bertram ride quality with comfortable accommodations for extended trips. Below deck, the layout comfortably sleeps four and features a spacious V-berth, cedar-lined hanging locker, enclosed head with stall shower, convertible dinette, and an L-shaped galley equipped with refrigerator/freezer, cooktop, microwave, and ample storage.

Topside is where the 38 Special truly shines. The expansive bridgedeck offers excellent visibility along with generous seating and entertaining space for everything from casual daytime cruising to evening dockside gatherings. The elevated helm layout provides room for modern electronics, while the tower-equipped configuration enhances offshore fishability and visibility.

The oversized tournament-style cockpit is purpose-built for serious fishing and includes a transom door and gate, tackle and utility storage, sink with freshwater supply, rod holders, outriggers, center rigger, and deep freezer (currently not operational).

This vessel is equally at home as an offshore fishing platform, comfortable cruiser, overnight getaway boat, or extended liveaboard-style adventure vessel. Power comes from a pair of economical and reliable 550HP Cummins diesel engines, complemented by substantial fuel and freshwater capacity along with an 8kW generator, making her exceptionally well suited for extended cruising or island-hopping adventures.

Hull Material : Fiberglass
Hull Shape : Deep Vee
Year : 1986
Model : 38 Special
Length : 38 ft
Brand : Bertram
Boat Fuel Type : Diesel
Boat Category : Saltwater Fishing

Restoration and repower

  • Extensive restoration completed during COVID
  • Repowered in 2021 with lightly used Cummins diesel engines showing under 400 hours at installation
  • First sea trial with newly installed engines completed in October 2023
  • Twin 2017 Cummins QSB 6.7 550HOI diesel engines Heavy-duty 6.7-liter inline-6 diesel engines rated at 550 HP each
  • Engine hours reported at 428 as of May 2026
  • New transmissions installed in 2022 at an approximate cost of KYD 20,000 for the pair
  • Phasor Marine CH08-PM4 8kW, 120/240V, single-phase, 60Hz generator installed new in 2021
  • Generator not commissioned until 2023 and believed to have under 100 hours
  • New composite aft engine room bulkhead installed during restoration
  • Forward engine room bulkhead reinforced from engine room side with additional fiberglass and Coosa board construction
  • Extensive rewiring done in 2022/2023
  • Renewed cabin sole
  • New upholstery and isenglass on helm

Additional Information

  • ZipWake trim tabs
  • Electronic engine controls
  • Dual SmartCraft engine displays
  • Full Eisenglass cockpit enclosure
  • Huge offshore fishing cockpit
  • Tuna tower with soft top
  • Double-spreader outriggers
  • Center rigger
  • Six cockpit rod holders
  • Four tower-leg rod holders
  • Saltwater washdown system
  • Freshwater washdown system
  • Livewell (currently not operational)
  • Cockpit air conditioning (currently not operational)
  • Algae-X fuel conditioning system
  • Racor fuel filtration system for engines and generator
  • Large, easily accessible raw-water sea strainers
  • High-water alarms in aft and engine room bilges
  • Dripless stuffing boxes
  • 50-amp shore power service
  • Single 50-amp 120V shore power cord
  • Dual battery chargers
  • 12V DC electrical system
  • 8kW generator
  • Compass at helm
  • Fusion stereo system with remote helm control and speakers throughout

Galley & Cabin

  • Galley with dinette
  • Stainless steel sink
  • Refrigerator/freezer
  • Princess two-burner cooktop
  • Microwave (needs replacement)

Disclaimer

The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or 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.

Features Electronics

  • Autopilot
  • Cockpit Speakers
  • Compass
  • Depthsounder
  • Flat Screen TV
  • GPS
  • Navigation Center
  • Radar
  • Radio
  • TV Set
  • VHF

Inside Equipment

  • Air Conditioning
  • Battery Charger
  • Electric Bilge Pump
  • Electric Head
  • Hot Water
  • Microwave Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Sea Water Pump

Electrical Equipment

  • Generator
  • Shore Power Inlet

Outside Equipment

  • Cockpit Cushions
  • Cockpit Shower
  • Cockpit Table
  • Outriggers
Engine 1Engine 2
  • Total Power: 500hp
  • Engine Make: Cummins
  • Engine Model: QSB6.7550HOI
  • Engine Hours: 428
  • Engine Year: 2020
  • Engine Type: Inboard
  • Fuel Type: Diesel
  • Location on Vessel: Port
  • Total Power: 500hp
  • Engine Make: Cummins
  • Engine Model: QSB6.7550HOI
  • Engine Hours: 428
  • Engine Year: 2020
  • Engine Type: Inboard
  • Fuel Type: Diesel
  • Location on Vessel: Port
Dimensions
  • Length Overall : 38ft 5in
  • Max Draft : 4ft 1in
  • Beam : 13ft 3in
Weights
  • Dry Weight : 28650lb
Miscellaneous
  • Windlass : Electric Windlass
  • Electrical Circuit : 12V
Tanks
  • Fresh Water Tank : 1 x 100gal
  • Fuel Tank : 1 x 393gal

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