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All about Bertram 28 model
The Bertram 28, such a Florida icon!
As well being one of the 1959 America's Cup crew, Dick Bertram became famous for the deep V hull design that he dreamt up, designed and defended throughout his career. To cope with the short chop of Tampa Bay on Florida's west coast, he developed a unique hull shape that has since become iconic. This is the design you will see on Bertram 28s of all generations, featuring a steeply inclined, widely flared bow and a pronounced V-shaped hull. The hull's indentations provide good lift, effective deflection and excellent passage through rough seas. The boat is known for its ability to hit high speeds with very little encouragement. On the downside, it is known to roll a lot during drift fishing trips.
Another peculiarity underlined by Bertram 28 owners is the lack of lift at the bow, which tends to flood the feet of the crew member who pulls up the moorings. However, these character traits shouldn't make you forget that the Bertram 28 is a boat brimming with good qualities and has been produced for decades in multiple forms including open and sedan variants, but the best known of all is the flybridge version (Bertram 28 Fly) which has almost become one of Florida's sailing icons. It was to preserve this heritage, after the shipyard went through several owners and a bankruptcy, that it was reborn from the ashes. A Bertram 28 edition 2021 is scheduled for this winter!
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