Bertram Yachts, founded in 1960 in Miami by Richard “Dick” Bertram, is legendary in offshore sportfishing. The brand revolutionized boating with the deep-V hull, a design discovered by Bertram in 1958 from naval architect C. Raymond Hunt. The prototype Moppie proved its prowess by winning the 1960 Miami–Nassau race in rough seas, cementing Bertram’s reputation for performance and seaworthiness.
Following this success, the fiberglass Bertram 31, known as the “Glass Moppie,” debuted in 1961, becoming an icon of offshore fishing and long-range cruising. Throughout the 1960s and 1970s, models like the 25, 28, 38, 46, and 54 Convertibles expanded the brand’s influence, while international licensing and Whittaker Corporation ownership fueled growth.
Despite challenges in the 1980s and a 1992 bankruptcy, Bertram revived under Ferretti Group in 1998, producing modern classics such as the 510 Convertible, 570, and the bold Bertram 800, blending offshore performance with contemporary luxury.
In 2015, Bertram joined the Gavio Group, returning to its U.S. roots with headquarters in Tampa, Florida, and relaunching modern models like the Bertram 35, 61 Convertible, and new center-console yachts. Today, the brand continues to combine heritage, innovation, and durability, maintaining a reputation for offshore reliability and style.
Bertram’s deep-V hull remains a benchmark in boatbuilding, and models like the Bertram 31 are prized collector items. Over six decades, the brand has stood as a symbol of strength, speed, and pioneering vision in global yachting—truly earning its title as the “Ferrari of the seas.”
