Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Bertram 38 Sport Fisherman 2013 vs Bertram MOPPIE 1983 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Bertram 38 Sport Fisherman 2013 vs Bertram MOPPIE 1983 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 power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 480 hp, the Bertram 38 Sport Fisherman 2013 has a 474-hp advantage over the Bertram MOPPIE 1983's 6-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Bertram MOPPIE 1983 carries 135 gallons versus 3 gallons in the Bertram 38 Sport Fisherman 2013. 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 38 Sport Fisherman 2013 is rated for 11 passengers, while the Bertram MOPPIE 1983 caps at 7. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Bertram 38 Sport Fisherman 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Bertram 38 Sport Fisherman 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 11 passengers and at 38,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Bertram MOPPIE 1983 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 7 that costs less to run day-to-day.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail38.00 ft
Length overall - Detail26.00 ft
Length - Feet38
Length - Feet26
Length overall - Meters11.58
Length overall - Meters7.92
Length overall - Inches456
Length overall - Inches312
Draft [max] - Detail14.99 ft
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters4.57
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches180
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Displacement4.98 lbs
Displacementnot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal3
Fuel tank capacity - Gal135
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1135.62
Fuel tank capacity - Liters511.03
Engine makeVOLVO PENTA
Engine makeMercruiser
Horsepower480 hp
Horsepower5.7 hp
Drive typeinboard
Drive typeinboard
Engine 2 Engine MakeVOLVO PENTA
Engine 2 Engine Makenot available
Engine 2 Horsepower480 hp
Engine 2 Horsepowernot available
Engine 2 Drive Typeinboard
Engine 2 Drive Typenot available
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Performance
Cruising speed25
Cruising speednot available
Cruising speed measureknots
Cruising speed measurenot available
Maximum speed30
Maximum speednot available
Maximum speed measureknots
Maximum speed measurenot available
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typePower