Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Bertram 38 Sport Fisherman 2013 vs Bertram Rebuild 2020 1970 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Bertram 38 Sport Fisherman 2013 vs Bertram Rebuild 2020 1970 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 165-hp advantage over the Bertram Rebuild 2020 1970's 315-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
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 Rebuild 2020 1970 caps at 9. 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 Rebuild 2020 1970 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 9 that costs less to run day-to-day.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail38.00 ft
Length overall - Detail31.00 ft
Length - Feet38
Length - Feet31
Length overall - Meters11.58
Length overall - Meters9.45
Length overall - Inches456
Length overall - Inches372
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 - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1135.62
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Engine makeVOLVO PENTA
Engine makeYanmar
Horsepower480 hp
Horsepower315 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 typeDiesel
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