If you're looking for a legendary sportfisherman with pedigree, power, and serious potential, Challenge II is calling your name. This 1986 Bertram 46 Convertible isn’t just another boat on the market, she’s a proven fish raiser with tournament winning credentials throughout the Caribbean. For the right buyer willing to put in some work, Challenge II offers an unbeatable combination of classic Bertram build quality, offshore performance, and tremendous value.
Bertram is a name that needs no introduction in the sportfishing world. Known for their rugged construction, deep-V hulls, and ability to tame rough seas, the 46 Convertible is one of their most celebrated models. Lauded for its seaworthiness and fishability, this model has long been the choice of captains and serious anglers who demand performance and comfort. And Challenge II has lived up to the reputation time and again. This boat has a proven tournament record, having taken home multiple wins across prestigious Caribbean competitions over the years. She’s not just a fishing boat, she’s a fish raiser.
Step aboard and you’ll find a spacious cockpit designed for action. There's plenty of room for your crew, gear, and the catch of the day. Up top, the flybridge offers excellent visibility and space for multiple anglers or guests to enjoy the ride, with all the controls right where you need them.
Inside, the salon features generous headroom (over 6'5"), a wide beam, and plenty of natural light, giving it an open and inviting feel. The galley-down layout is perfect for extended trips, with ample storage, a full-size refrigerator, and room to prep meals after a long day offshore. There are two staterooms and two heads below, offering comfortable accommodations for extended cruising or tournament runs.
Now, here’s the part that makes Challenge II an opportunity: she needs some TLC. The starboard engine requires a rebuild, but the port engine was fully rebuilt in 2023 and is in good condition. With one engine already done, you’re halfway there—and anyone who knows these Detroit Diesel 8V92s knows they’re beasts built to last with the right care. Mechanically, structurally, and historically, this boat is sound—it just needs a buyer with vision and the willingness to take on a project that promises big rewards.
This isn’t a turn-key boat for someone who wants to just splash and go. But it is a dream find for someone who knows the value of classic Bertram engineering and wants to get into a serious sportfisherman without the million-dollar price tag. The bones are solid, the layout is timeless, and the potential is massive.
For the price, there simply isn’t another tournament-winning platform on the market with this pedigree, performance history, and potential. Once the starboard engine is rebuilt and a few updates are made, Challenge II will be back to turning heads at the marina and raising fish offshore.
Whether you're a serious angler, an experienced boater looking for a project, or someone with a vision to bring a classic back to life, Challenge II is worth your attention. She's got the heart of a champion, the soul of a classic, and a future that's only limited by your ambition.
Don’t miss this chance to own a piece of sportfishing history. With the right owner, Challenge II will be back on the leaderboard in no time.
Full Details
Interior Comforts & Amenities
• Air conditioning (3 units)
• Full size fridge freezer
• Chest Freezer in cockpit
• Master cabin in bow sleeps two
• Pull-out sofa in salon sleeps two
• Side cabin sleeps two in pullman berths
• Three burner electric stove (New 2024)
• Microwave oven
• Blender
• Fishing rod storage
• Pressurized freshwater system
Electronics & Navigation Equipment
• Autopilot- Owni
• Primary chartplotter- Lowrance 7 series
• Fishfinder/Chartplotter Garmin 9" (New 2024)
• New Transducer for Garmin Fishfinder (New 2024)
• Primary VHF- Icom
• Secondary VHF- Uniden
• Compass
• Stereo & Speakers
• TV
Electrical System
• AC 120V
• DC 12 V
• 12 KW generator (New 2020 Low hours)
• 50 Amp shore power
• Two battery chargers
• Engine alternators
Batteries
• House- Four Hankook 12V DC3MF
• Engines- Four Hankook 12V DC3MF (2 per engine)
Mechanical Equipment
• Electric bilge pumps- Four Rule 1500 & 2000
• Hydraulic steering
• Three fire extinguishers
• Four Blade Nibral Propellers
Deck & Cockpit Equipment
• Fold back canopy over cockpit
• Full size fighting chair
• Out-riggers
• Rod holders
• Cockpit wash-down system
• Bow anchor roller
• Fortress anchor
• SS Bow pulpit & rails
• Deck lights
Additional Equipment
• Life raft (needs recertification)