Bertram 390 Convertible Sportfisherman

The birth of a new model is always a delicate and time-consuming process. With the new Bertram 390 Convertible, the combined experience and expertise of three separate groups were used to bring this design to life.

• First, the Bertram Engineering Department called upon forty years experience with Deep-V hull designs and the needs of tournament anglers to give the platform for this new sportfisherman.
• Next, the Ferretti Engineering Division contributed its considerable knowledge of the latest construction and lamination techniques. Much of which was learned the hard way, in the harshest conditions of all, on the international offshore race circuit.
• Finally, Zuccon International Project, whose association with Ferretti spans many years, developed a new look for Bertram, one that would be immediately recognizable as "Bertram" yet be fresh and contemporary. Also, Zuccon developed an interior layout that would exceed every boat of its class in luxury amenities and effective use of space.

The project aim was to develop the best sportfishing boat in the 40 foot size range; to design a boat at home in the Northeast Canyons and on the Bahamas Banks, as well as all the other oceans and markets of the world - in short, a Bertram.

The interior of the Three-ninety Convertible can be compared to much larger boats. It was developed to meet the needs of the sportsfisherman, yet deliver the comfort of a cruising boat. The salon/galley/dinette arrangement is spacious and practical. There is room to relax or entertain in comfort with a full complement of standard features and amenities. The Three-ninety has the sleeping accommodations of a much larger boat.

Particularly unique is the second cabin with side by side twin berths instead of the more common over and under berths.

On the practical side, particular attention was paid to the organization and layout of the engine room. The fuel tank was located midships to minimize the effect of fuel load on trim. It also acts as an effective insulator of noise and engine room heat for the forward cabin area. Careful layout of major components makes maintenance very easy. Even in the unlikely necessity of removing an engine or generator, the Three-ninety has been designed so that this may be accomplished without major surgery to the Bertram boat.