Bertram 42 Flybridge Motor Yacht

“Gadabout” is a classic Bertram 42 Motor Yacht.   She has enjoyed her lifetime in freshwater.   There is a huge v-berth forward followed by a large hanging locker to starboard.  There is a central vacuum in this locker. To port is a sizable head with plenty of storage.  90 degree stairs up to the galley provide plenty of privacy for this forward cabin. She has a large mid-level galley with full size residential refrigerator, electric range, microwave, double sink and tons of storage.  Aft of the galley is a beautiful salon with a custom leather sectional that can be converted into a bed that sleeps two.   It also has latched drawers underneath for more storage. The salon has a mounted 120/12V television with built in dvd player. Aft is a spacious stateroom with 2 full size beds. There are 2 hanging lockers and storage everywhere. This aft stateroom contains a full size head with enclosed shower.  This 1984 Bertram comes with a warm teak interior, not the Formica of older models. Gadabout sleeps 8 comfortably.

The full width cockpit is comfortable underway. It has a full canvas enclosure that has zip up windows for total circulation. The cockpit is a joy at anchor or underway in any weather conditions.

The “old school” fly bridge has two captain’s chairs and an 8 foot upholstered bench seat. The owner has had 5 adults on this bench for fireworks

Repowered with twin Mercruiser 8.1s in 2006, the old fiberglass fuel tanks were removed and aluminum tanks installed.  There are davits on the stern with over 1000 pound capacity.  With only 850 hours she is ready to take you for an adventure of a lifetime. Flush deck motor yachts like the Bertram 42—with the lower helm forward on the semi-enclosed aft deck—are seldom seen these days, but back in the 1970s this was the way most motor yachts were designed. With her proven deep-V hull, the Bertram 42 can handle sea conditions that keep other motor yachts her size in port.  At planing speeds a Bertram 42 shoulders aside building seas. They are a remarkable combination of build quality and design.

The engines were replaced in 2006

The fiberglass fuel tanks were replaced with aluminum in 2006.  Forward has 168 gallons, Aft has 178 gallons totaling 346 gallons

All other tanks were replaced at this time

There is a aluminum Fortress anchor on the deck as a secondary/stern anchor

Underneath the helm seat is a bag with a boat length of chain and a bag with 250 feet of rode

This makes for a much lighter to use as a stern anchor

Underneath the helm seat is a bag with the anchor bridle with soft shackle(works great), windlass deck remote and winch handle

In the sliding cabinet by entrance is a blue bag with the hoist remote. It plugs in behind the couch in cockpit. It also provides a 120V outlet for outside use. You must run the generator when anchored to get the dinghy down

There are a lot of dock lines. And two 50 foot spring lines

The fly bridge has two captain’s seats and the bench is 8 feet long. We have had 5 adults on that upholstered bench for fireworks( 4 comfortably)

The VesselView master is on the upper helm

The spare props are under the v berth wrapped up in cargo blankets as are 4 deflated Taylormade 21 inch round fenders. That makes 6 total. These a great when you go through the locks

The forward closet has the hose and tools for the central vacuum in the stairwell

When it rains water pours off of the cabin top into salon windows. The navy wings are to help keep the water out. The windows are cracked for some circulation

The leather custom sofa has locking drawers underneath and provides lots of storage. The straight sections also scissor down and put together make a 50x80 Full XL bed

Gadabout will sleep 8 comfortably