Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Bertram 38 Sport Fisherman 2013 vs Bertram Sport Fisherman 2007: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Bertram 38 Sport Fisherman 2013 vs Bertram Sport Fisherman 2007 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 38 Sport Fisherman 2013 carries a rated maximum of 480 hp. Engine data for the Bertram Sport Fisherman 2007 wasn't available in our records - check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Bertram Sport Fisherman 2007 carries 1 500 gallons versus 300 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 Sport Fisherman 2007 is rated for 17 passengers, while the Bertram 38 Sport Fisherman 2013 caps at 11. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Bertram Sport Fisherman 2007 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Bertram Sport Fisherman 2007 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 17 passengers and at 57,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Bertram 38 Sport Fisherman 2013 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 11 that costs less to run day-to-day.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail38.00 ft
Length overall - Detail57.00 ft
Length - Feet38
Length - Feet57
Length overall - Meters11.58
Length overall - Meters17.37
Length overall - Inches456
Length overall - Inches684
Draft [max] - Detail14.99 ft
Draft [max] - Detail5.42 ft
Draft [max] - Meters4.57
Draft [max] - Meters1.65
Draft [max] - Inches180
Draft [max] - Inches65
Displacement4.98 lbs
Displacementnot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal300
Fuel tank capacity - Gal1500
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1135.62
Fuel tank capacity - Liters5678.12
Engine makeVOLVO PENTA
Engine make2XCaterpillars
Horsepower480 hp
Horsepowernot available
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
Cabinsnot available
Cabins3
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity250
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal101
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters382.33