Dimensions
LOA: 54 ft 0 in
Beam: 16 ft 11 in
Maximum Draft: 5 ft 2 in
Dry Weight: 65000 lbs

Engines
Total Power: 1960 HP

Engine 1:
Engine Brand: Detriot Diesel
Year Built: 1986
Engine Model: BKX 12V71 TI
Engine Type: Inboard
Engine/Fuel Type: Diesel
Location: Starboard
Drive Type: Direct Drive
Engine Power: 980 HP
Engine 2:
Engine Brand: Detriot Diesel
Year Built: 1986
Engine Model: BKX 12V71 TI
Engine Type: Inboard
Engine/Fuel Type: Diesel
Location: Port
Drive Type: Direct Drive
Engine Power: 980 HP

Cruising Speed: 22 knots
Maximum Speed: 25 knots

Tanks
Fresh Water Tanks: 1 (250 Gallons)
Fuel Tanks: (900 Gallons)
Holding Tanks: 1 (50 Gallons)

Vessel Walk Through

VIP stateroom forward has island queen berth, private head with stall shower, TV/VCR, stereo system and A/C control panel. Aft to port is the master stateroom with an offset Queen Island Berth, private head with stall shower, TV/VCR, A/C controls. Aft to starboard is the over/under washer/dryer followed by a third guest stateroom with over/under berths, private head and A/C control panel. Up to main salon with galley forward to port and L shaped dinette forward to starboard. The salon was updated in 2012. The large “L” shaped salon sofa is situated in the aft port corner of the main salon and plenty of room to stretch out and entertain

 

 L shaped couch to port with storage and rod storage within Dinette forward to starboard with storage under and Corian top Custom cut down Galley forward to port with Corian counters w/Sub Zero refrigerator & freezer below Large coffee table w/storage under Garbage disposal2 Sinks & Kitchen Aid 2 burner cook top Kitchenaid convection & microwave Instant hot  water at sink.

Grudig TV Bose amp w/Bose Surround Sound Hisense TV.  Wood mini blinds w/accent drapes wood interior

Down 3 steps Starboard Stateroom with head & shower, hanging locker & drawer storage Forward to port is Owner Stateroom w/queen centerline bed, storage under also drawers under, 2 end tables w/storage, large hanging locker Head & stall shower

Defy washer/ Defy dryer across to starboard Forward to VIP which has queen berth w/storage under with head & stall shower to starboard, abundant storage in this stateroom.

 

Galley
Located forwarded of the Main Salon the large galley offers all of the amenities typically onboard a vessel of this caliber.

Electronics & Navigation
2016 NEW - SART and EPIRB
2016 NEW - Garmin 1020 XS GPS plotter / Radar

2017 NEW 1Kw Chirp transducer
2016 NEW - Standard Horizon VHF with integrated AIS, hailer etc
2016 NEW - Simrad autopilot AP28X
2017 NEW ICOM  AIS
2016 NEW – Satlink Satellite telephone – FB 250

Standard Horizon 2nd VHF

Furuno DSC HF - 2014

2016 NEW Sailor RT6222 DSC VHF - Bridge

2017 NEW Sailor RT6222 DSC VHF – Saloon, with 220V-12V Converter

Furuno GP32 GPS-Saloon

Furuno GP-90 GPS – 2014

Seatell Satellite Television with DSTV decoder

2016 NEW Boss sound system on bridge

Deck & Hull
Forward to port is large tackle center housing freezer, drink cooler, sink w/tackle 5 drawers

Engine Room access under Salon door. Live bait well on transom.

Spare props under passageway sole. Head Hunter Mach 5 freshwater pump under sole New fiberglass deck installed. Freshwater washdown. Transom door with gate. 2 Stereo speakers6 Rod holders. Rupp Tripple spreader outriggersCenter rigger

 

3 Pompanette helm chairs,

L shaped seating of front of helm,

New cushions6 Rod holders on aft rail, Stereo speakers, Chart holder 2 Quartz lights

 

AC new in 2015 w/updated SMX 11 controls Complete 2016 Bottom

Maintenance has been completed at Marina Mile Yachting Centre, Fort Lauderdale that includes complete sanding prep and the application of two coats of anti-fouling paint. The hull was detailed at the same time and a new transducer was installed to accommodate the new bottom sounder being installed. Topsides completely painted.

Engine Room
Detroit Diesel Key Power BKX 1271 TI’s 980 HP,

Onan 15 KW generators w/sound shield - 650 and 750 hours-CHANGED TO 220v,

Oil change system12, 32, 110, 220V 20 Gal.

Hot Water Heater,

2 x 32V chargers,

12V charger,

Tides Dripless shaft logs w/spare seals,

Air compressor 110VAir horns dual trumpet,

220 V electric Crash pump,

 Algae X Double racors on main engines,

Racors on generators,

220V AC pump, 2 AC compressors,

Hynautic Steering,

Bennett Trim Tabs replaced 2016

CO2 Fire system,

Auto & Manual Blowers (2),

New PVC rub rails w/stainless steel Striker,

30 Gallon oil res.

Construction Features

The Bertram 54 is one of the finest boats ever built in this size range. Some of her top quality construction features include: Hand laid fiberglass hull, through bolted and bonded hull to deck shoebox joint, Isopthalic gelcoat, metal backing plates on stress bearing hardware, custom fiberglass fuel tanks, custom metal engine foundations, all bronze thru hulls, highest grade SS fasteners, leaded foam insulation, highest grade color coded marine wiring, copper bonding system, extruded aluminum rub rails

 

Recent Maintenance
November 2015

● Engines completely gone through and valves adjusted all cylinders, port motor new cylinder head, hew injectors, turbo, and 2 x pistons and liners as per invoice.         
● Inspection of cylinder liners revealed cross hatching present all cylinders                
● Main Engines Oil, Lube and Filters                
● All Hose Clamps replaced                
● Fuel Tank sight glasses removed and sealed                
● Entire Bilge Pump System inspected and test. Parts replaced as indicated                
● Generators (2) regular maintenance Oil, Lube and Filters – port generator new stator, new fresh water pump, starboard new fresh water circulating pump.             
● New Fresh Water Wash-Down Pump installed;

 

● Complete Compound & Wax of hull

● Vessel completely painted with Awlgrip from and including deck up;

● Rudder bearings replaced;

● Rudder ram replaced;

● Cockpit Freezer compressor replaced;

● AC units replaced;

● All new starting batteries for engines;

● Vessel converted from 110V AC to 220v AC;

● All macerator pumps for toilets replaced;

● Blackwater tank serviced and pump replaced;

● Sterio system in saloon and on fly-bridge replaced;

● New anchor and chain

● New flat screen TV      

 

● Vessel slipped , underwater hull painted;

● New Zinc Anodes;

● Replaced propellors; spare set onboard

● All new injectors on both engines

● Replaced trim tabs with new

● Replaced life raft with Viking 6 man commercial raft;

● Replaced fresh water pressure pump;

● Replaced emergency bilge pump with 220V;

● Checked and serviced all 12V bilge pumps & float switches - replaced one;

● Replaced microwave oven

● Overhauled air compressor om port main engine;

● Replaced the air accumulator tank

● Replaced domestic water pressure tank

● SAMSA surveyed for operations up to 200NM from shore as a pleasure boat.

 

● New carpets throughout

● New main engine battery charging alternators

● New bridge rev counters

● New Bimini cover

● New console cover

● New bridge knee pads

● New bridge cushions

● New washing machine – 220V

● New tumble dryer – 220V

● Boat slipped annually ( 11/2017 ), Transducer replaced. Both ME seacocks removed serviced and replaced:

 

­● New Infanta semi rigid 3,1m Inflatable

● New Mercury 9.9hp outboard motor + 3hours in 2018

● New launch davit for RIB

● New Horizon Seafari Watermaker – 1000l/day fresh water

● New Lofrans 24V anchor windlass

● Port side of saloon relined with oak panels.

● Steering ram removed and reconditioned;

● Gearbox coolers removed and cleaned;

● Boat went to Luderitz, Namibia and back to CT in 2017- 1000NM round trip.

● Boat went to Knysna for winter layup and back to Cape Town in 2018-500NM round trip.