1962 Bertram 31 Express Cruiser "JOY RIDE" For Sale

1962 Bertram 31 Express Cruiser JOY RIDE for Sale – Classic Performance in Hobe Sound, FL

Timeless Design Meets Exceptional Performance

The 1962 Bertram 31 Express Cruiser is a stunning example of classic craftsmanship combined with modern performance.

Powered by twin Yamaha F350 outboard engines, this 31-foot beauty delivers a thrilling top speed of 42 knots and a comfortable cruise speed of 32 knots, making it perfect for both cruising and fishing adventures. With only 40 engine hours on each engine, this vessel is ready for its next journey.

Comfort and Functionality for Every Adventure

Designed for versatility, the Bertram 31 features a spacious layout with one cabin that accommodates up to 2 guests overnight. The well-equipped galley includes a microwave and fridge. Additional amenities such as air conditioning, a VHF radio, and a Garmin navigation system ensure that you have everything you need for a comfortable and enjoyable time on the water.

Specifications – 1962 Bertram 31 Express Cruiser JOY RIDE

Builder: Bertram
Model: 31 Express Cruiser
Year: 1962
Location: Hobe Sound, Florida, United States
Length: 31 feet
Beam: 11 feet
Draft: 2 feet
Engines: Twin Yamaha F350 (350 HP each)
Cruise Speed: 32 knots
Top Speed: 42 knots
Accommodation: 1 cabin, 2 total berths, 1 head

Special Features:

- Air Conditioning
- Stabilizer
- Autopilot
- Bow Thruster
- Anchor Electric
- Microwave
- Fridge
- Garmin Navigation
- VHF Radio
- Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarms

GENERAL OVERVIEW

This Bertram 31' Express Cruiser was completely rebuilt in Stuart, Florida from 2025 to 2026. Everything except the hull structure is "new”.  JOY RIDE is now powered by twin 350hp Yamaha outboards with digital electric steering mounted on a bracket. There is a Seakeeper DC powered gyro stabilizer, new fuel tanks (400 gallons), Garmin electronics, Custom Blue Water teak helm and companion chairs, an Inverter System to run 110V items, 12V cabin air-conditioning, custom hardtop with weather enclosure, bow thruster, windlass, transom live well, refrigerated drink box, and everything is virtually unused.  Five years of warranty on the motors. This work was done by a retired boat builder who had previously refitted numerous 31' Bertrams.  Photos can only partially show the story. Personal inspections available.
 

FEATURES

All this equipment is new from 2025-2026:

• Seakeeper 2 gyro stabilizer, display panel at helm
• Seakeeper Ride auto adjusting trim tab system
• Vetus bow thruster
• Custom fiberglass hardtop with aluminum support by High Seas
• Aluminum bow rail by High Seas
• Rupp Z-90 Top Gun radial outriggers, carbon fiber poles - painted white
• Armstrong transom bracket with swim ladder
• Polycarbonate 3-side bridge enclosure by G&G Canvas, with opening top vents / center U-zip
• Two custom sized, teak Blue Water helm chairs with footrests, fold up bolster seat and armrests
• Blue Water teak rocket launcher, 4 rod holders, 2 drink holders, rigging tray / drawer, cover
• Faux teak helm console and toe railing
• Aluminum safety railings inboard of helm seats
• Edson polished stainless helm wheel with speed knob
• Bocatech switches for exterior equipment at helm
• Maxwell electric windlass, helm remote control and foot switched on foredeck
• Stainless steel anchor chute
• Ultra stainless anchor with chain lead and nylon rode
• Top opening anchor locker, drains overboard
• 40-gallon transom live bait well with clear locking lid
• Two insulated under deck fish boxes (approx. 5’ each)
• Fish box macerators
• Lumitec SeaBlaze underwater LED lights (2)
• 12V refrigerator drink box / can be set to freezer, by Gulfstream Marine
• Auto raise/lower VHF antenna
• Garmin Electronics, (2) 10-inch MFD displays, GPS/chart plotter/depth/radar
• Garmin 12kW open array radar, 4' scanner
• B275LHW transducer
• Autopilot within the Yamaha Digital Electric Steering (DES)
• Standard Horizon VHF radio
• Fusion MS-RA60 Stereo with Bluetooth
• JL Audio speakers, 2 on helm deck, 2 inside cabin
• Victron Energy Multi-plus inverter, digital control panel in cabin
• Victron Energy Phoenix smart battery charger
• 30-amp shore power inlet with shore cord
• Four Odyssey House Batteries, AGM 470 FTT
• Two Odyssey Start Batteries with parallel switch, AGM 31
• Blue Sea battery switches and relays
• Blue Sea Electrical circuit breaker panel with battery condition and voltage meters
• USB charging ports (3)
• Mabru 12,000 btu, 12V air-conditioning, ducts into berth area and head
• Lumitec LED lighting, lighting under hardtop has option to multi-color
• LED cockpit spreader lights molded in aft hardtop
• Electric fresh water head
• Polished stainless steel sinks and faucets
• Toshiba microwave oven, runs through inverter when away from shore power
• Hot water heater runs via inverter
• 110V outlets
• Berth area with filler cushion
• Cedar lined hanging lockers (2) near berth
• Kidde smoke/CO2 detector
• Saltwater wash down spigot in cockpit with hose/nozzle
• Freshwater wash down spigot in cockpit
• (6) flush mount rod holders in cockpit
• (2) clear-out rod holders on each rear hardtop support
• Electric reel plug outlets
• Side cockpit storage cabinets
• Cockpit flag mast
• Canvas cockpit shade with stand poles to fit into rod holders
• All Gemlux stainless hardware, pop-up cleats, hawsers
• Ultra Safety float switches (2) and high water alarm
• Rule 2000 gph bilge pumps (2)
• Fresh water auto flush system for outboards
• Canvas covers for helm chairs, helm pod, and engines, blue Sunbrella

HULL and DECK

The hull is painted Ice Blue and has dark blue bottom paint. There is a white rub rail with solid polished stainless steel strike insert. Yamaha motors are white with custom paint top cowling to match hull.  Topsides are painted Cloud White with non-skid finished decks. Helm seats have blue and white custom cushions and arm rest pads. Cockpit has hose drains on all hatch gutters and chrome drain grills on the corner scuppers. Cabin has Teak & Holly sole, varnished teak trims, and teak hull cladding in berth area.  Berth area has a filler cushion and storage beneath the berth.  Cabin settee has storage beneath the bench and behind the backrest. Rectangular varnished teak table with spill edge and two drink holders.  Cabin windows are dark tinted.

Exclusions

There may be a few personal items aboard the boat which could be excluded from the sale. A short list of exclusions will be provided upon request when accompanied by a written offer.