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Bertram began building boats in 1961 with the introduction of the world-famous Bertram 31—a classic fishing boat design with a then-radical deep-V hull. The company pioneered in the use of fiberglass and is recognized today as a leader in the construction of high-quality and well-engineered tournament fishing boats. During the 1970s and 1980s, Bertram experienced an era of steady growth while diversifying its lineup to include several motoryacht designs as well as sportfishermen. Bertram has been owned by several companies during its long history. The early 1990s were hard times for many builders in the marine industry thanks to a poor U.S. economy. Bertram’s growing financial difficulties finally forced a shutdown of the firm in 1993. An Italian conglomerate purchased Bertram that same year, and production was soon resumed. Financial problems continued under the new ownership, however, and Bertram spent several years struggling for direction. Finally, in late 1997 the company was acquired by Ferretti, one of Italy’s premier manufacturers. Today’s Bertram has resumed its reputation as one of the nation’s leading builders of quality sportfishing yachts.