Yacht Detail
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John Booysen
1988 Bertram 50' (15.24 m) 50 Sportfish
Lighthouse Point, Florida, United States
Refit Year: 2001 Fuggetaboutit
Here is your opportunity to own a 50 Bertram, built on a rugged "Deep V" hull and wide beam giving her a superb ride and sea-keeping ability. Included: Large Main salon Galley Down Two Stateroom layout Twin Caterpillar 3406 E (2001) The 50 Bertram is one of the best selling sports fishing boats eve
Flag of Registry: United States
- Sport Fishing
- Power
- Used
- Diesel
- Fiberglass Hull
- HIN/IMO: BERQ1020C888
Specifications
HIN/IMO: BERQ1020C888
LOA: 50' 1'' (15.27 Meters)
Type: Power- Used
Year: 1988
Refit Year: 2001
Beam: 16' 2''
Draft Max: 4' 6''
Cabins: 2
Sleeps: 4
Double Berths: 2
Maximum Speed: 24 Knots
Cruise Speed: 20 Knots
Fuel Type: Diesel
Hull Material: Fiberglass
Fuel Tank: 1045 Gallons (3955.75 Liters)
Fresh Water: 175 Gallons (662.45 Liters)
Holding Tank: 60 Gallons (227.12 Liters)
Dry Weight: 56531
Builder: Bertram
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Engines
Engine 1
- Engine Make: Caterpillar
- Engine Model: 3406
- Engine Year: 2001
- Engine Type: Inboard
- Drive Type: Direct
- Power HP: 800.00
- Fuel Type: Diesel
- Hours: 3000.00
- Hours Date: 09-10-2020
- Serial Number: 9WR01213
- Engine Location: Port
Engine 2
- Engine Make: Caterpillar
- Engine Model: 3406
- Engine Year: 2001
- Engine Type: Inboard
- Drive Type: Direct
- Power HP: 800.00
- Fuel Type: Diesel
- Hours: 3000.00
- Hours Date: 09-10-2020
- Serial Number: 9WR01212
- Engine Location: Starboard
Full Details
Overview
Bertram's are known for their high-quality construction and engineering. The hull, decks, superstructure, and bridge are constructed of molded fiberglass. The vessel has distinctive Bertram sheer with hard-chines and classic deep-vee. She features a large flybridge, functional, spacious cockpit. The exterior is finished in white Awlgrip. The main saloon features a galley-down layout, carpet sole, vinyl headliner, and cellular blinds.
Accommodations include a master stateroom with ensuite head and a bow stateroom with ensuite head. Ample hanging lockers and storage in both cabins. Head compartments feature galley maid heads, stall showers and sink vanities.
Salon
- Large salon with navy blue leatherette settee with storage below Carpeting
- Cruisair A/C
- Overhead rod storage
- Cabinet in main salon has been converted into an entertainment center w/Samsung 42" LED Flatscreen TV
Galley
- Galley Down
- Corian (type) countertops with stainless steel sink
- Kenmore front-load refrigerator & freezer units mounted above
- Kenmore microwave-convection oven
- Kenyon 2-burner electric stovetop
- GE clothes washer and dryer unit in galley/forward in companion way
- Stainless steel sink
Master
- Located forward to port with a queen size berth w/storage blow
- Double sized berth with storage drawers underneath
- Vinyl headliner
- Hanging locker
- Carpeting,
- Storage lockers
- AC/DC lighting
- Air conditioning control
- AC receptacles
- En suite head w/shower
V-Berth Guest Stateroom
- Island Double berths w/storage below
- Hullside storage lockers
- AC/DC lighting
- Air conditioning control
- En suite head w/shower
Entertainment Equipment
- Samsung flat screen TV in saloon,
- Yamaha CDC-645 & RX-570 in saloon
Cockpit
- Molded deck liner (white Awl-grip) and washboards with padded bolster
- Lockers & hinged steps under side washboards
- Molded lockers with live well engine room access and top-load ice box
- (4) Rod holders flush mounted in washboards
- (2) Steps up to hinged door into main saloon Transom door with hinged cap
- (4) molded deck hatches, fish-box under aft hatch Courtesy lights
- Pedestal-mounted fighting chair with footrest
- Engine room access
Fly Bridge and Tower
- Open flybridge with molded console & seating
- Custom Full tower with upper station with buggy top
- L-shaped bench seating forward of helm
- Vinyl cover over bridge deck
- Two Helm Seats
- Welded railings around aft deck with ladder to cockpit Radar scanner and TV receivers on canopy
- Control station on tower with engine controls & steering
- Helm console with stainless steel steering wheel, engine panels, engine controls,
- forward seating with cushions & storage (closed) Pedestal mounted helm and companion seats
- DC distribution panels
- Cockpit foredeck floodlights
- Padded coamings
- (6) rod holders on aft railings, (4) on aft tower legs
- Rupp triple spreader outriggers.
- Rupp center rigger
Electronics and and Navigation Equipment
- Raymarine E120 sounder, GPS, radar package
- Raymaine C120W Plotter
- Raymaine C90W Plotter
- Northstar 952X GPS
- (2) Raytheon VHF with whip antennas on parasol top
- Simrad AP24 autopilot
- Engine Controls on bridge console and in tower control console
- Ritchie compass
- Fusion marine stereo
- JL Audio Stereo (Fly bridge & cockpit)
Hull and Top Side
- Gray Awlgrip, black boot stripe and bottom paint
- Dual cylinder trim tabs
- Extruded aluminum rub rail with stainless steel rub strip Engine vents in topsides
- Transom door
- Main engine exhaust through transom
Propulsion System
- Twin Caterpillar 3206E's installed 2001
- Analog and digital Cat Panels on flybridge helm station
- Twin Disc MG-507 Transmissions
Electrical
Air Conditioning
- (3) Cruisair direct expansion condensing units located in engine room
- Digital controls at each evaporator
- 240VAC air conditioning seawater cooling pump in engine room
Ground Tackle
- Molded anchor pulpit with stainless steel roller
- Galley Maid vertical anchor windlass with wildcat & gypsyhead & single foot switch
- Fortress anchor with chain & nylon rode, single rope deck
Pumps
- Rule sump pump in forward bilge
- (6) Rule automatic bilge pumps
- High water alarms in (2) compartments
- (2) Galley Maid sanitary pumps
- Washdown pump (removed)
- Oil change pump (disconnected)
- Jabsco black water macerator pump in center bilge
- Trim tab pump with reservoir
- Everbilt 115/230V fresh water pressure pump in engine room
Tankage
Fuel Tanks: 510-gallon welded aluminum tank, forward in engine room
535-gallon FRP tank under cockpit sole
Level indicators on bridge console
Fill Plates: on side decks
Valves: on suction lines
Water Tank: (1) Stainless steel tank, 200-gallon capacity Location: under sole
Fill: deck plate on-deck
- 110V Water pressure pump with accumulator tank
- Dockside water connector with pressure regulator
Hot Water Heater: Rheem 19.9-gallon unit in engine room
Holding Tank: (1) FRP tank (Location: under cabin sole)
DC macerator discharge pump under cabin sole
Deck Fittings
- (2) Stainless Steel bow cleats with open chocks
- (2) Port and (2) starboard spring cleats
- (2) stern cleats with hawse pipes
- Ensign staff holder
- Welded aluminum bow railings
- Welded aluminum grab rails along superstructure
- Port and Stbd side navigation lights on structure, stern light on transom
- Dual air horns
- (3) Hatches on foredeck
- Diesel fuel fill plates
- Rupp outriggers
Mechanical Disclaimer
Engine hours are as of the date of the original listing and are a representation of what the listing broker is told by the owner and/or actual reading of the engine hour meters. The broker cannot guarantee the true hours. It is the responsibility of the purchaser and/or his agent to verify engine hours, warranties implied or otherwise and major overhauls as well as all other representations noted on the listing brochure.
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.
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At Aspire Yacht Sales, we believe yachting is more than a pastime — it's a way of life. There is no finer way to experience the freedom, beauty, and tranquility of the open sea. John Booysen and the entire Aspire team are passionate about helping you discover what makes yachting so special. From the moment you step aboard, our mission is to ensure you fall in love with the lifestyle and that every voyage, every sunset, and every gathering shared with family and friends becomes a memory that lasts a lifetime.
John Booysen
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Fort Lauderdale FL 33305 USA
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John Booysen is a seasoned yacht broker, experienced captain, and trusted authority in the luxury yacht market with over 32 years in the yachting industry. His distinguished career spans yacht sales, operations, and client service, representing vessels ranging from 32ft center consoles to 142ft motor yachts across the globe.
As a captain, John has logged thousands of nautical miles and completed several transatlantic crossings — a testament to his deep seamanship and command at sea. Years of navigating the Bahamas, the Caribbean, and international waters have given him firsthand insight into yacht performance, design, and functionality. It's this rare combination of hands-on experience and market expertise that allows him to guide clients with a level of confidence and credibility few in the industry can match.
John's reputation is built on trust, integrity, and accountability. When he makes a commitment, he follows through — every time. His straightforward approach, sharp attention to detail, and genuine dedication to his clients have earned him lasting relationships with yacht owners, builders, and brokers worldwide, many of whom return for repeat business and referrals.
Over the course of his career, John has worked with several leading yacht brokerages in South Florida, successfully representing sales across prestigious brands including Sunseeker, Princess, Viking, Riva, Azimut, Bertram, Ferretti, and many others. His broad market experience and deep industry connections make him a trusted expert in both the new-build and pre-owned yacht sectors.
As President of Aspire Yacht Sales, John leads a team of seasoned brokers and captains who share his commitment to excellence. Under his leadership, Aspire has grown into a respected boutique brokerage, successfully closing over 85 yacht transactions since its founding in 2020.
For John, yachting is more than a profession — it's a lifelong passion. Having crossed oceans and explored the world by sea, he believes yacht ownership represents freedom, connection, and adventure. His mission is simple: to help every client experience the unmatched joy and fulfillment that life on the water provides.
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