Designed along the lines of the classic Bertram 31, the 28 quickly established her reputation among serious anglers as a rugged and durable offshore fisherman with comfortable accommodations. She was repowered in 1991 with Twin Marine Power-GM350 blocks 260 hp FWC engines with 2,200 hours. With an 11’ beam, SEAFARER is a spacious comfortable ride, that sleeps 4, with a convertible dinette, head, plenty of storage, and a Galley that includes a sink, microwave, and refrigerator.

Professionally serviced and maintained annually.

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Information & Features

1991 GM Marine Power GM350 (Engine 1)

Type:                   Inboard

Fuel Type:           Gas/Petrol

Hours:                  2203

Drive Type:          Direct Drive

Power:                 260 hp

Propeller Type:    3 Blade

Propeller Material:

Bronze

1991 GM Marine Power GM350 (Engine 2)

Type:                   Inboard

Fuel Type:           Gas/Petrol

Hours:                  2240

Drive Type:          Direct Drive

Power:                 260 hp

Propeller Type:    3 Blade

Propeller Material:

Bronze

Dimensions

LOA:                    28 ft 6 in

Beam:                  11 ft

Max Draft:            2 ft 8 in

Deadrise At Transom:

23 °

Weights

Dry Weight:          12,060 lb

Speed

Cruising Speed:   20 kn

Tanks

Fuel:                    1 x 185 gal Aluminum Fresh Water:    1 x 54 gal Plastic Holding:   1 x 40 gal Plastic

Accommodations

Single Berths:2

Cabins:1

Heads:1

Electrical Equipment

- Shore Power Inlet

Electronics

- Depthsounder

- Radar

- Log-Speedometer

- Navigation Center

- Plotter

- Radio

- Compass

- GPS

- VHF

Inside Equipment

- Electric Bilge Pump

- Microwave Oven

- Refrigerator

- Battery Charger

General

2005 - Added full canvas bridge enclosure

2007 - Interior paneling supporting dinette replaced (starboard side) 2007 - New Isotherm AC/DC refrigerator / freezer

2015 - Bottom was Soda Blasted, Barrier coated and refinished

2021 - Topside paint renewed (Petit epoxy based). Non-skid on decks.

Mechanical

1991 - Everything Mechanical Replaced

- New Twin 1991 Marine Power - GM350 blocks (260HP x 2)

- Fresh water cooling

- New Borg Warner Transmissions

- New 1-1/4" (oversized) propeller shafts

- New Struts and Cutlass Bearings

- 17x17 propellers

2005 - New 160 gallon aluminum fuel task - the old fuel tank was fine, but ethanol fuel will

- damage/destroy the original Bertram fiberglass tank 2

008 - Rudders replaced with Bertram 35 rudders.

- These rudders are bigger than the B28 rudders so now the boat can be easily steered with only one engine running

- handy for fishing/trolling and fuel economy.

2005 - Engine raw water supply thru hulls renewed/re-bedded 2007 - Steering cable replaced (Teleflex)

2019 - Engine exhaust elbow replaced (port - side).

2021 - Port side shaft thru hull replaced and re-bedded. All new port side shaft log and engine coupler

Electrical

2004 - Wiring inspected and upgraded/replaced

2004 - Automatic Battery Charger installed

2005 - Guest battery added

2005 - Guest battery isolation switch added

2005 - Wiring terminal junction plates added

2004 - Instrument panel gauges replaced with all Steward Warner

2007 - Compass Replaced

Electronics

2004 - VHF radio - behind port side access hatch on bridge

2005 - Cabin AM/FM stereo radio and speakers.

2015 - Raymarine E80 display, Sonar and GPS

2020 - Garmin xxxx GPS and Radar

Plumbing

2018 - New fresh water pump and plumbing

2007 - New head and hand pump, 15 gallon grey water holding tank and macerator pump.

- Tank can be pumped from topside or released to the sea

2022 - New macerator pump

2022 - New salt water pump (wash down or use for live well)

Deck

- Lee outriggers (need new line and hardware)

- 8 deck rod holders

- Overhead rod holders in the cabin

Owners Remarks

1973 - 28 Bertram Flybridge Cruiser – "SeaFarer"

Selling points:

- Has a is a solid fiberglass hull with original gelcoat.

- Cruising speed is 20 knots @ 2800 RPMs - very nice riding boat at this speed.

- Very rarely ever run over 3000 RPMs.

- It was repowered with all new power train in 1991.

- It Includes a complete canvas bridge enclosure.

- The radar arc folds down for over the road hauls.

- It has been launched every season since I bought it in 2004.

- It has been stored indoors for the last 4 seasons.

- Engine oil and filters (2 on each engine) has been changed every season.

- Engines have ~2200 hours - have been serviced and maintained every year.

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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