Boat test for the 2004 Bertram 630 Convertible with boat pictures, boat specifications, and boat test results. Includes pricing, videos, engine test reviews, and ratings for the 2004 Bertram 630 Convertible.

Another place is in the Awlgripped engine room, which is accessed via a door in the forward part of the cockpit. I found six feet of headroom there, with acres of room around and between the mains to do all the necessary maintenance work without fear of any knuckle-busting. The saloon, galley, and dinette are also spacious and feature, respectively, comfortable seating areas, large Corian countertops, and all the latest appliances, as well as four large above-counter cabinets, four drawer-style Sub-Zero refrigerator/freezer units, and a dining area that seats six.

So, did the 630 and I manage to catch anything? Well, about an hour into it, we had our first knockdown. As Brown was re-baiting the port line, he and I looked up and saw one of the other rod tips bend. “Well Ken, are you going to take that fish or not?” Before I knew it, he and Lambert had cleared all the other rods and this fish and I were, well, connected.

Twenty minutes later, after several jumps and three runs that stripped off as much line as I had reeled in, Mullian put the boat in reverse and maneuvered her beautifully as I finally brought the fish to starboard. “Fifty-pound sail, at least,” said Brown. “Okay?” he asked as he held the leader. “Do it,” I answered, and with that he clipped the leader and the fish slipped back down into the water and, with a flick of its tail, was gone.

“It’s got to be 12 noon somewhere,” Brown said as he popped the ceremonial beer. “Here’s to the first fish caught on the Bertram 630,” he said as we toasted. Brown and I lifted a toast to the bridge, and Mullian responded with a bottle of water, a smile, and “Now, let’s get those baits back in the water.”

We didn’t see any more fish that afternoon, but that didn’t matter to me. Not only did I have a nice sail under my belt, but I thoroughly enjoyed my time on the Bertram 630. Combining superior engineering with luxurious accommodations, the Bertram design team has made Norberto Ferretti’s mandates a reality, resulting in a boat that’ll be just as comfortable island-hopping as she will be fishing the canyons.

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