1977 Bertram 42 Motor YachtSold

Step aboard and you can feel that classic Bertram heft under your feet—wide side decks, solid rails, and a layout that still makes sense for real cruising. The 42’s split-cabin arrangement gives great privacy for two couples, with each stateroom having quick access to its own head and shower. The salon has the kind of volume you rarely see on newer boats in this size, with big windows that keep everything bright and open. Up top, the raised aft deck becomes an extra living room, perfect for chairs, a small table, and sunset drinks. Engine access is straightforward, with good room to move around the machinery and keep everything serviceable for long-distance running.

A Bertram 42 Motor Yacht is particularly well-suited to the long, protected stretches of inland waterways and interconnected lakes. The hull gives a confident, predictable ride when afternoon chop kicks up, yet her draft and hull form remain friendly to marina life and exploring smaller harbors. Twin diesels at modest cruise speeds provide the range and reliability needed for extended seasonal cruising, while the generous fuel and water capacities support time away from the dock. The roomy aft deck and flybridge are ideal for enjoying mild evenings and panoramic shoreline views, and the two-cabin layout makes it easy to host guests or live aboard comfortably during longer stays on the water.