Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Bertram 50 Open Open 2020 vs Bertram MOPPIE 1983 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Bertram 50 Open Open 2020 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 1 110 hp, the Bertram 50 Open Open 2020 has a 1 104-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 50 Open Open 2020 carries 1 236 gallons versus 135 gallons in the Bertram MOPPIE 1983. 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 50 Open Open 2020 is rated for 15 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 50 Open Open 2020 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Bertram 50 Open Open 2020 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 15 passengers and at 49,9 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 - Detail49.86 ft
Length overall - Detail26.00 ft
Length - Feet49.86
Length - Feet26
Length overall - Meters15.2
Length overall - Meters7.92
Length overall - Inches598
Length overall - Inches312
Beam17.42 ft
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters5.31
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches209
Beam - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail4.16 ft
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters1.27
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches50
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Displacement61450.00 lbs
Displacementnot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal1236
Fuel tank capacity - Gal135
Fuel tank capacity - Liters4678.77
Fuel tank capacity - Liters511.03
Engine makeCAT
Engine makeMercruiser
Horsepower1110 hp
Horsepower5.7 hp
Drive typeinboard
Drive typeinboard
Engine 2 Engine MakeCAT
Engine 2 Engine Makenot available
Engine 2 Horsepower1110 hp
Engine 2 Horsepowernot available
Engine 2 Drive Typeinboard
Engine 2 Drive Typenot available
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Performance
Cruising speed37
Cruising speednot available
Cruising speed measureknots
Cruising speed measurenot available
Maximum speed42
Maximum speednot available
Maximum speed measureknots
Maximum speed measurenot available
Operational Info
Water capacity12
Water capacitynot available
Boat typePower
Boat typePower