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Bertram Yachts is a company that was founded in 1960 by Dick Bertram, an American boat designer and builder. The company is known for its high-quality, high-performance boats, which are used for a variety of purposes, including fishing, cruising, and racing. Bertram Yachts was bought by Nautec, and then sold to Whittaker Corporation in 1968. After facing financial challenges, Bertram Yachts was forced to close in 1993, but was revived by Italy’s Ferretti Group in 1998. 

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Everything About Bertram Yachts – The History & Story

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Timeline History and Story of Bertram Yachts

1. richard bertram and his fondness for yachting.

Bertram was a competitive sailor and owned a yacht brokerage firm, outside of Miami that he started in 1947. This was his bread before he began the Bertram Yachts. But his fondness for yachting can be dated way back. He was about eight years old when he got his first boat which was a 15’ sneakbox. This was the age when boating became his favorite pastime.

While he was studying at Cornell University, he founded Cornell’s very own Corinthian Yacht Club. Under his participation, the university club won several sailing titles till 1937. He continued sailing even after moving to Miami and even made it to the World Lightning Class championships for the years 1948 and 1949. He went on to participate in several races only to find a company in the other two people. These people were Sherman F. “Red” Crise and Sam Griffith.

2. Foundation of Bertram Yachts (1960)

In 1958, while participating in one of his races, Richard Bertram noticed a 23-foot-long beauty and immediately fell in love with it. He had never seen a powerboat so magnificent that he himself wanted to own one. He asked the designer, C. Raymond Hunt, to design one for him. Using Hunt’s plan, Bertram in 1960 built his first powerboat yacht Moppie. It was named after his wife’s pet name. This laid the foundation of Bertram Yachts.

3. Introduction of New Boats (1962, 1963 and 1964)

Bertram Yachts later went on to build new boats. There were three that were built, which were: The 25’ line in 1962 The 38’ line in 1963 The 20’ inboard/outboard model in 1964 While producing these yachts, Bertram decided to have its own production unit. Many people do not know but the production facility was designed in such a way that it could also work as a food-processing warehouse, just in case. Luckily, Bertram never needed it.

4. Memorial Race for Partner Griffith (1963)

Bertram’s partner passed away in 1963. So, Richard Bertram organized a memorial race to pay tribute to him. Not only did he organize but he also participated and won the race.

This was the time that he became a celebrity. He was seen in Rolex advertisements and on billboards promoting Camel cigarettes. He had successfully associated his name with the title of ‘Champion’.

5. Nautec Purchased Bertram

Bertram left after his success and the factory came to a standstill. After this incident, Nautec purchased Bertram and started the facility again.

6. Whittaker Corporation Purchased Bertram (1968)

After a short run of ownership, in 1968 Whittaker Corporation purchased Bertram Yachts from Nautec and they continued competing in different events and winning them all.

7. The Era of Steady Growth (1970 to 1980)

After the Whittaker acquisition, Bertram Yachts saw steady growth all through from the 1970s to the 1980s.

8. Hatteras- The Arch-rival of Bertram (1980s)

Bertram developed a new arch-rival with Hatteras. The dual was sad for Bertram as Hatteras won it with their more diverse models.

9. Financial Difficulties for Bertram (1993)

Bertram continued to produce sportfishing boats. This along with the depleting economy of America, caused Bertram Yachts to go under financial difficulties. This led to a forced shutdown in 1993.

10. Bertram Yachts Purchased by Ferretti Group (1998)

Bertram Yachts was revived by Ferretti Group as it acquired it in 1998. The Italian group changed everything and built some amazing models.

11. The Sad Demise of Richard Bertram (2000)

In 2000, the father of the company, Richard Bertman passed away, leaving behind a brilliant legacy and a colourful history.

12. Acquisition of all Bertram’s Assets by Gavio Group (2015)

In 2015, the Gavio Group got hold of all of Bertram’s assets and planned to introduce some new models.

The Present Scenario of Bertram Yachts

Despite the ups and downs and the acquisition changes, Bertram continues to be a popular yacht brand. In 2018, Bertram Yachts under the ownership of the Gavio Group introduced a new model, Bertram Yacht 61 Convertible at the Newport International Boat Show on September 13, 2018.

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Bertram Yachts’ History

A rented warehouse in Hialeah, FL was the original base of production of the now-legendary 31 Bertram. Richard Bertram had a string of racing successes in various Moppie models, culminating in his setting the World Speed Record for diesel engines. He applied the structural integrity knowledge he gained during the races to constructing new models. The company built 1,986 Bertram 31s over 16 years, including 50 special-edition models. The iconic vessel came in four configurations: the original open Sportfisherman with a lower steering station and no aft bulkhead, the Fly Bridge Cruiser with a rear bulkhead, a hardtop, an express cruiser, and the Bahia Mar model.

Whittaker Corporation acquired Bertram in 1968, expanding the Bertram factory to become one of the largest pleasure-boat builders in the world. Over the next five decades, the legendary Miami-based sport fishing yacht manufacturer has become one of the world’s most successful and respected marine enterprises. Over the entire span of Bertram Yachts’ History, the company has built unparalleled customer loyalty with their dedication to the finest details of design and engineering. In 1998, after a series of non-boatbuilding owners, Bertram Yacht joined the Ferretti Group, a conglomerate company in motoryacht manufacturing. Their combined technologies and processes have created new levels of luxury and pleasure in the sport fishing market.

The fishing room and comfort of the roomy cockpit is unrivaled by any vessel her size. A large BlueWater fighting chair centers the cockpit and the sole is covered in premium grade teak. Built into the transom is a large live well, illuminated by LED lights for your convenience. In the main salon, there is an enormous bed forward to the bow with oversized cushions and lockers to port and starboard. Beneath the port locker is a refrigerator with storage and a separate compartment for the Marine a/c unit. A set of custom tackle boxes is in the backrest above this locker, and to port is a custom rod locker that locks by key and holds many rods, butts, and reels. The head is located beneath the forward bunk, and a generous amount of spinning rod storage is above the bed port and starboard. Above on bridge is a custom Pipewelders hardtop and rail with rod holders and custom eisenglass. All surfaces of this beautiful Bertram yacht are finished in premium grade varnished teak and glistening Awlgrip, and she is currently listed at US$219,000.

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A Rising Tide: Inside Tampa’s Bertram Yachts

By mckenna kelley, bertram yachts had plenty of options when planning to bring the classic designs and sleek engineering of their nearly 60-year-old boat brand fully into the 21st century..

Though many of the world’s top yachts are built in places like Germany and the Netherlands, Bertram made a some-what unique choice for the location of its new ship-yard in 2016: a 120,000 square-foot bayfront facility near Tampa’s West Shore Boulevard.

“My first choice was Florida,” said Beniamino Gavio — of the Italian corporation Gavio Group, which acquired Bertram Yachts in 2015 — in a statement announcing the new relocation. “We believe that Bertram belongs to this country. Bertam started in Miami, and we want to keep Bertram in Florida in order to preserve the connection with its history.”

Bertram CEO Peter Truslow says the move to Tampa was a major part of the company’s efforts to build a better Bertram.

“Bertram considered waterfront facilities throughout the Southeast but chose Tampa because of the incredible boat-building workforce and supplier base in this area,” he adds. “Miami was no longer a practical place to build boats, but it was important for us to stay in Florida. Our shipyard, right at the Gandy Bridge, is a perfect place to launch and test the new Bertrams. It’s also a perfect lo-cation to service the growing number of large yachts in this area.”

To that end, Bertram has launched two new models built here in Tampa — the Bertram 35 and Bertram 61 , with a 50-foot model expected later this year. The 35 is a modern spin on Bertram’s original model, the 31-foot Moppie, that company founder and powerboat racer Dick Bertram used to win the 1961 Miami-Nassau Race in four hours and 20 minutes.

In many ways, the Bertram 31 seems custom-designed for Tampa’s lifestyle — elegant, yet practical. Built with what the company deems “superior fishing capabilities and innovative luxuries,” the 31 is made for deepwater fishing in the Gulf of Mexico but is also fitted with deep propeller pockets sized to allow for flats fishing in Tampa Bay’s shallower waters. Features like the 12-foot, 5-inch beam and deep-v hull design (which provides a smoother ride) also set the model apart. Inside the boat, a panoramic and frameless window lets natural light into the galley (with Amtico flooring, Corian countertops, a SubZero refrigerator-freezer combo, and a two-burner induction stove) and open state-room, making the space comfortable and livable for both serious fishermen and leisure cruisers.

Bertram also gives boat owners a variety of ways to customize their crafts; among other fixtures, the exterior paint colors, interior upholstery, configurations, seating arrangements and hardtops are chosen by each buyer. The company has delivered about 20 Bertram 35 models around the globe since 2017.

“The new 35 represents the absolute best of both worlds,” Truslow said in a statement on the boat’s construction. “Yes, the 35 is comfortable, but she’s also as rugged and offshore capable as any Bertram ever built.”

Perhaps most importantly for Tampa, Bertram has hired more than 100 locals — including shipbuilders, engineers and customer service professionals — to support the company’s rapid growth, with plans to hire for more than 100 additional positions. Bertram is also contributing to Florida’s $10 billion boating industry, the country’s largest. In 2017, $3 billion was spent on new power boats and accessories in Florida.

“Florida is the No. 1 market for boats in the world. The state’s incredible growth in population and wealth will support Bertram for many years to come,” Truslow says. “There is a strong boat-building culture in this area that we are keeping alive, and local resources like the universities and MacDill Air Force Base help support our hiring efforts.”

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