Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Bertram 50 Open Open 2020 vs Bertram Sport Fisherman 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Bertram 50 Open Open 2020 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 50 Open Open 2020 carries a rated maximum of 1 110 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 50 Open Open 2020 carries 1 236 gallons versus 15 gallons in the Bertram Sport Fisherman 2007. 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 50 Open Open 2020 caps at 15. 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 50 Open Open 2020 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 15 that costs less to run day-to-day.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail49.86 ft
Length overall - Detail57.00 ft
Length - Feet49.86
Length - Feet57
Length overall - Meters15.2
Length overall - Meters17.37
Length overall - Inches598
Length overall - Inches684
Beam17.42 ft
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters5.31
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches209
Beam - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail4.16 ft
Draft [max] - Detail5.42 ft
Draft [max] - Meters1.27
Draft [max] - Meters1.65
Draft [max] - Inches50
Draft [max] - Inches65
Displacement61450.00 lbs
Displacementnot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal1236
Fuel tank capacity - Gal15
Fuel tank capacity - Liters4678.77
Fuel tank capacity - Liters5678.12
Engine makeCAT
Engine make2XCaterpillars
Horsepower1110 hp
Horsepowernot available
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 typeDiesel
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 capacity25
Boat typePower
Boat typePower
Cabinsnot available
Cabins3
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal101
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters382.33