1994 Bertram 30 Express Fisherman

This 1994 Bertram 30 Express Fisherman is a fiberglass-hulled inboard diesel express designed for both cruising and fishing. Powered by twin Cummins diesel engines totaling 630 horsepower, the boat carries the solid build quality Bertram is known for, with a sleek profile suited to offshore conditions. The hull was soda blasted in 2021, and the boat has been carefully maintained throughout its history.

The interior sleeps four: two forward in a double berth and two on a collapsible dinette. The galley includes a new GE Café microwave, Kenyon electric/alcohol stove, and Dometic refrigerator/freezer. A head and shower are located aft. The boat is outfitted for serious fishing with a tackle center, livewell, eight rod holders, and a swim platform with integrated ladder. Deck features include a bimini cover and isinglass enclosure installed in 2022, radar arch, electric windlass with helm control, two Danforth anchors, lee outriggers, fresh and salt water washdown, and a full tonneau cockpit cover. A transom door, cockpit sink and wet bar, and bow sunning cushion round out the exterior.

Electronics are comprehensive and largely new. Navigation includes a Garmin 8612 chart plotter and radar (Garmin GMR Radome 4kw), both installed in 2022, paired with a Garmin Reactor 40 hydraulic autopilot. A Standard Horizon GX 2400 VHF radio with AIS/GPS was added in 2023. Additional systems include ICOM SSB radio, FloScan fuel monitoring, and a Standard Ritchie compass. An ACR searchlight, Fusion stereo with iPhone compatibility, and Toshiba TV with DVD are also aboard.

Engine systems and mechanical equipment reflect recent attention: the air conditioning pump was replaced in 2024, battery banks upgraded to AGM in 2024, dripless shaft seals installed in 2022, and an automatic fire suppression system added to the engine room. The boat carries spare props, belts, filters, and a spare engine water pump. Additional safety and comfort features include three automatic bilge pumps, Bennett trim tabs, Walker air separators, an algae-X system, EPIRB, fire extinguishers, and a 30-gallon waste tank.