Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Bertram 35 2020 vs Bertram 46.6 1975 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Bertram 35 2020 vs Bertram 46.6 1975 comparison sits squarely in the category of decisions where specs alone won't tell the whole story — intended use, storage, and long-term ownership costs all factor in.
The Bertram 46.6 1975 tops out at 435 hp. Engine specs for the Bertram 35 2020 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Bertram 46.6 1975 carries 62 gallons versus 31 gallons in the Bertram 35 2020. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Bertram 46.6 1975 is rated for 14 passengers, while the Bertram 35 2020 caps at 10. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Bertram 46.6 1975 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Bertram 46.6 1975 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 14 passengers and at 47,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Bertram 35 2020 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 10 that costs less to run day-to-day.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail35.10 ft
Length overall - Detail47.00 ft
Length - Feet35.1
Length - Feet47
Length overall - Meters10.7
Length overall - Meters14.33
Length overall - Inches421
Length overall - Inches564
Beam12.43 ft
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters3.79
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches149
Beam - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail2.50 ft
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.76
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches30
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Displacement20789.00 lbs
Displacementnot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal31
Fuel tank capacity - Gal62
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1173.48
Fuel tank capacity - Liters2346.95
Engine makeCaterpillar
Engine makeDetroit
Drive typeinboard
Drive typeinboard
Engine 2 Engine MakeCaterpillar
Engine 2 Engine Makenot available
Engine 2 Drive Typeinboard
Engine 2 Drive Typenot available
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower435 hp
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeDiesel
Operational Info
Water capacity5
Water capacity2
Boat typePower
Boat typePower