In the 80’s Bertram Yachts led the sportfishing industry with many innovative designs paving the way for the modern sportfish convertible. The excellent seakeeping ability of a Bertram is well-known around the globe by all serious sport fishermen. “RIDGEBACK” is a proven tournament winner with a long-standing pedigree along the Gulf Coast. Originally owned by Don Phillips, a Pensacola Big Game fishing club member and known as the “Heather D” this 37 Convertible brought many game winners to the scales over the years. The tradition continued when she became “RIDGEBACK” catching game winners in some of the Gulf Coast’s most prestigious tournaments such as the Emerald Coast Billfish Classic. “RIDGEBACK” was repowered during her “Heather D” days with Yanmar In-line 6-Cylinder 6LY2A-STP 440 hp main engines and upgraded with a MAS Power 8kW generator. Equipped to fish the most remote locations in the Gulf of Mexico “RIDGEBACK” is sure to help you find a game winner on your next fishing adventure.
Notable Options, Electronics and Recent Upgrades
Repowered with Yamar 6LY2A-STP In-Line 6 Cylinder 440hp Main Engines, with approximately 3,200 hours
2020 New digital charging system and charging system wiring installed
Fuel polished annually
2018 Genset deck refitted and repainted under cockpit, New sea strainer bracket built and installed
2022 wheels balanced at Intercoastal Propeller digitally balanced
General
Air conditioning, reverse cycle
Air horn, 12V comp
Alarm System, fire, bilge, oil pressure and engine temp, gear oil temp and exhaust cooling
Anchor 22 lb
Anchor chocks and deck pipe to locker
Anchor line, nylon, ¾” x 200’
Bottom paint, black, anti-fouling
Bow rail, aluminum with burgee staff and burgee
Chine, feature and FB stripes, black with silver accent stripes
Chocks, stern
Cleats (2) foredeck, (2) stern, and (4) springline
Combinations bow chock and navigation light
Dock lines (4), nylon, (2) ½” x 25’, (2) 1/2” x 40’
Ensign, pole and socket
Fire extinguishers, (3) portable
For bell
Generator 8kW diesel
Life Jackets (6)
Navigation lights, international
Ring buoy
Thermal and acoustical insulation
Windows, tinted safety glass
Mechanical
Ball sea cocks on all thru-hull fittings
Bilge pumps (4), automatic
Dual Halon fire extinguishing system (1) manual, (1) automatic / manual
Dual lever engine controls
Engine compartment blower (3)
Flush-mounted struts and rudder ports
Fresh water cooling, main engines and generator diesel
Fuel shut-off valves
Hot water heater, 120V AC, 20 gallons
Hydraulic steering
Manganese bronze underwater hardware
Mufflers, fiberglass
Raw water sea strainers
Stainless steel propeller shafts
Transom zincs
Trim tabs, flush mount, electro-hydraulic
Vibration mounts, all engines
Water inlet, dockside supply
Water pressure system, electric
Electrical
Batteries, (4) with paralleling device
120V AC 50 amp, shore service inlet and 50’ shore cord, Port and Starboard
Converter, automatic, 40 amp
Copper ground screen
Engine room DC lighting
Electrical bonding system
Electronic power supply, flybridge 12V, 60amp, 10 circuit
Interior
New Carpeting throughout
Foam-backed vinyl-covered bulkheads with oak trim
Micro blinds
Deckhouse
AC and DC lighting, AC outlets (2)
Aft bulkhead with sliding door
Cocktail table with benches
Convertible lounge, L-shaped
Electrical distribution panel
Headliner, foam-backed suede
Rod storage in overhead
Screens on slide windows
Stereo, AM/FM/ cassette with speakers
Television set
Galley
Cooktop, 2 burners
AC outlet (1), GFCI
Dish locker
Freezer, AC, under counter
Single-lever hot and cold faucet
Stainless steel sink with cutting board cover
Guest Stateroom
Berths, upper and lower, with coverlets and shams
DC lighting
Entrance from companionway with sliding door
Hanging locker, cedar lined
Overhead suede
Head
China sink with single-lever faucet
Circulating fan
DC lighting, AC outlet, GFCI
Shower stall with folding door and seat. Automatic sump pump
Toilet, Galley Maid
Vanity with locker storage under sink and mirrored cabinet
Master Stateroom
DC lighting, AC outlet
Double berth with coverlets and shams
Drawer storage under berth
Hanging locker, cedar lined
Padded suede hull sides with shelves
Rope locker
Stereo with speakers
Television
Vanity with mirror
Ventilating hatch and skylight, with screen
Cockpit
Coaming padding
Cockpit boarding lights, DC
Cockpit sole, fiberglass
Cockpit step, port, and starboard mount
Overhead lighting, DC
Reinforcement for fighting chair
Scuppers thru hull side
Stowage lockers port and starboard with hinged doors
Teak step pads, covering board
Transom door and gate
Flybridge
Compass, 5”
Electronics and or storage lockers (2)
Full instrument console with weather-protected gauges and switches
Helm and companion seats
Hinged Plexiglas cover on chart flat
Padded coaming
Safety rail and ladder
Seating for four
Stereo speakers with volume control
Tinted Plexiglas Spray shield
Exclusions
Owner’s Personal Items and Effects
Broker's Remarks
“RIDGEBACK” is an excellent example of the evolution of the early sport fisherman. In her golden years, she would be an excellent platform for a fishing charter boat operation. If you are looking for an affordable and reliable boat to get out on the water and make a living fishing, then look no further. Give me a call to discuss the details of “RIDGEBACK”.
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.
Mechanical Disclaimer
Engine and generator 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.