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Bertram, the quintessential American shipyard when it comes to fishing boats, is back with a new model to enrich its CC, center console range, placing itself right in the middle of the two models already on its list, the Bertram 28 and the Bertram 39, without sacrificing cruising qualities.
The design faithfully traces the lines of the other, now iconic and easily identifiable “range sisters.” Specifically, it echoes the “broken” design of the sickle boats, which defines a higher bow, perfect for entering waves. The vocation, typical of fishing boats, to deal with challenging conditions is also evidenced by the deadrise, which maintains an excellent angle, a good 23 degrees, at the transom.
The cockpit is very free, a requirement for fishing boats, as are all the technical compartments dedicated to equipment and catch. But, in the bow, the bow-rider configuration leaves room for an area that can become a relaxation area, with side benches that can be used as chaise lounges. Under the deckhouse, also a small cabin with a bathroom-not separate-but still usable for longer outings. Finally, as a true luxury boat, the painted wood inserts, which emphasize the yard’s attention to quality construction.
In spite of a base engine that starts with a pair of Mercury Verado V10s of 350 hp each, for “only” 700 total hp, the shipyard has already accomplished-and published-an interesting series of tests, starting with a 400-hp pair and working up to the maximum possible power, namely the 350-hp triple that boasts 1050 total hp.
In addition, a triple 300 installation reaches a respectable top speed of 48 knots while still consuming less than 6 liters per mile, while at a cruising speed between 30 and 35 knots one manages to stay under 4. More or less similar consumption is also possible for the maximum installable power (3 x 350), with the main difference in the maximum speed that can be reached, which reaches an impressive 54 knots.
Of the two, it is not surprising that a twin 400 engine is the one with the lowest fuel consumption: just over 3 liters per mile at cruise, with a still excellent top speed of 52 knots. Of the proposed options – on paper – it seems the most balanced.
To visit the full Bertram range at the Genoa Boat Show, click here.
| Bertram 34CC Technical Specifications | |
| Length f.t. | 10,92 m |
| Maximum beam | 3,53 m |
| Displacement (with engines) | 5,720 kg |
| Motorization | 2 × 350 hp – standard
3 × 350 hp – max |
| Fuel tank capacity | 1.249 L |
| Water tank capacity | 121 L |
| Maximum speed | 43 kn |
| Cruising speed | 20 kn |
| Passenger capacity | 12 |
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