Bertram 43 Convertible

Maalaea Harbor, Maui, Hawaii, United States198813.2m
Asking Price
$800,000 USD
MakeBertram
Model43 Convertible
Year1988
Length13.2m4.55m beam
FuelDiesel
Cabins2

Overview

About this vessel

This is an exceptional and extremely rare opportunity to acquire a profitable, turnkey sportfishing charter business in Maui. This operation has been continuously active for 37 years and is one of only three permitted sportfishing charters operating out of Maui s only operational charter harbor, Maalaea, Maui.

The business operates as a private charter, accommodating up to six guests, and specializes in 6 2 hour offshore fishing trips targeting premier Hawaiian pelagic species, including Pacific blue marlin, striped marlin, ono (wahoo), mahi-mahi, and ahi (tuna).

Ultra-limited permit availability: Commercial charter permits in Hawai i are tightly controlled. Existing permits rarely come to market.

Long-standing operation: 37 years of continuous operation with an established reputation and repeat clientele.

Profitable and turnkey: Proven revenue stream with systems in place for immediate continuation by a new owner with a 14 year veteran licensed fishing captain intending to continue operating private charters.

Exclusive market position: One of only three permitted sportfishing charter operators with permanent slips in Maalaea, a prime central Maui location with excellent offshore access.

Private charter model: High-value trips with a maximum of six guests, appealing to both visitors and repeat local clientele built upon nearly 4 decades of continuous operations.

There is a ranked, well-established website. And long-standing contracts with concierges and booking agents locally and globally.

This is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to own a permitted commercial fishing charter in Maui. This is an asset class defined by scarcity, regulatory protection, and enduring demand. Ideal for an owner-operator or investor seeking a lifestyle business with strong barriers to entry.

Bertram s 1988 43 Convertible was built as the premier, heavy-duty sportfishing yacht designed for both serious offshore angling and comfortable cruising. She is a solid, ruggedly constructed vessel with a refined, spacious two-stateroom layout.

Rugged Performance: Known for a heavy-duty, solid fiberglass construction that handles rough offshore conditions with ease, a hallmark of the Bertram brand.

Two-Stateroom Layout: The 43 featured a popular, user-friendly, two-stateroom, two-head layout, with the galley located forward to starboard in the salon.

2Go Anywhere Fishing Platform: Equipped with a large cockpit, designed for serious fishing, marlin door, and custom fighting chair.

Specifications

The details

Vessel
MakeBertram
Model43 Convertible
Year1988
Dimensions
Length overall13.2m
Beam4.55m
Draft1.32m
Accommodation
Cabins2
Heads2
Engine & Fuel
Engine makeCaterpillar
Engine modelC 7.1 ACERT 7.24L Turbo Charged
Engine count2
Engine hours10,103
Fuel typeDiesel

Features

On board

Profitable, turnkey sportfishing charter business in Maui
37 years of continuous operation
One of only three permitted sportfishing charters operating out of Maalaea, Maui
Private charter accommodating up to six guests
Specializes in 6 2 hour offshore fishing trips targeting premier Hawaiian pelagic species
14 year veteran licensed fishing captain intending to continue operating private charters
Permanent slips in Maalaea, prime central Maui location with excellent offshore access
Ranked, well-established website
Long-standing contracts with concierges and booking agents locally and globally
Bertram s 1988 43 Convertible sportfishing yacht
Heavy-duty, solid fiberglass construction
Refined, spacious two-stateroom layout
Two-stateroom, two-head layout with galley forward to starboard in the salon
Large cockpit designed for serious fishing
Marlin door
Custom fighting chair

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