54 Bertram 1997 Boat for Sale

Sugar Bear

ASKING PRICE: $325,000 Watch Price

Freeport, TX

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Last updated May 28, 2026

Sugar Bear Boat | 54' Bertram 1997

*NEW LISTING AS OF 5-28-26 AND ALL LISTING SPECIFICATIONS HEREIN CONTAINED ARE SUBJECT TO THE OWNER'S FINAL REVIEW, THEREFORE THEY ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE*

**PROFESSIONAL PHOTOS AND DRONE VIDEOS ARE SCHEDULED AND ALL NEW PICTURES AND VIDEOS WILL BE POSTED AT THAT TIME**

The 54' Bertram Convertible is a proven tournament winner and widely considered as one of the most popular rough water sportfish boats ever built. "Sugar Bear" is well equipped for tournament fishing or fishing with friends and family.

"Sugar Bear" has been very well maintained and constantly upgraded. She has received the following upgrades/updates have been recently completed (starting around the middle of 2024):

(1) 16" Garmin Multi-Function Display

(3) 12" Garmin Multi-Function Displays

(1) 9" Garmin Multi-Function Display

(2) Garmin VHF Radios

Garmin Autopilot

Garmin High Definition 6' Open Array Radar

M3 KVH

FLIR camera

(3) Engine Room Cameras

(1) Cockpit Camera

50' TV salon (Salon)

New Steering Helm Flybridge

New Steering Hoses and Cylinders

Back Reck Removed & Replaced Exhaust Hoses & Painted

Most Engine Room Fuel Lines Replaced

New Clamps on Everything in the Engine Room

Bait Freezer Compressor Replaced

New batteries (2024)

(4) New AC systems ( new air handlers, condensers and lines )

(3) New Subzero Drawer Refrigerator/Freezers

New Carpet

New pumps for Live Well & AC System

All lighting Throughout the Boat was replaced with LED Lighting

Engine Room Painted

(4 ) New Underwater Lights

Salon & Galley Settees Recovered

New Flybridge & Helm Cushions

New Fireboy Automatic Fire Suppression System in Engine Room

New Fire Extinguishers & Smoke Detectors

All Bilge Pumps Replaced

New Racor 1000 Fuel Filter System Starboard Engine

New Raritan Head (master head)

PLUS MUCH MORE!

"SUGAR BEAR" HAS A VERY SPACIOUS INTERIOR AND FEATURS (3) STATEROOMS AND (3) HEADS, ALL WITH SEPERATE SHOWER STALLS.

WITH HER MANY RECENT UPGRADES AND EXCELLENT OVERALL CONDITION, "SUGAR BEAR" IS TRULY A MUST SEE 54' BETRAM AND WILL PLEASE THE MOST DISCRINATING OF BUYERS!

SHE'S SEROUSLY FOR SALE AND ALL REASONABLE OFFERS WILL BE CONSIDERED!

COMPETITIVE FINANCING OPTIONS ARE AVAIALBE!

Denison Yachting - San Francisco is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel. This boat is centrally listed by Gulf States Yacht Sales LLC.

Denison Yacht Sales offers the details of this yacht in good faith but can’t guarantee the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of this boat for sale. This yacht for sale is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal from that yacht market without notice. She is offered as a convenience by this yacht broker to its clients and is not intended to convey direct representation of a specific yacht for sale.

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Sugar Bear HIGHLIGHTS

Yacht Details: 54' Bertram 1997
Location: Freeport, TX
Engines: Detroit
Last Updated: May 28, 2026
Asking Price: $325,000
Max Draft: 5' 2''

Sugar Bear additional information

Specifications

Beam: 16' 11''
Hull Material: Fiberglass
Max Draft: 5' 2''
Displacement: 75,000 lb
Fuel Tank: 1 x 1500|gallon
Fresh Water: 1 x 200|gallon
Cabins: 3
Heads: 3

Accommodations

Sleeps (6) in (2) guest staterooms and (1) master stateroom. There are (2) guest heads & (1) master head that feature stall showers and Raritan toilets. The interior has the preferred light maple woodwork & cabinetry throughout. Teak & holly sole in the galley/dinette area, companionway and the (3) heads.

The following updates were new starting and finished starting in 2024 through present:

(3) New Subzero Drawer Refrigerator/Freezers

New Carpet

All lighting Throughout the Boat was replaced with LED Lighting

Salon & Galley Settees Reupholstered

New Raritan Head (master head)

50' TV salon (Salon)

M3 KVH TracVision Satellite system

Plus much more!

Salon

The salon is very spacious and open & on the same level with the galley.

Light wood cabinetry and woodwork
Large "L" shape settee to port w/storage under
Electrical panels and storage cabinets to starboard
Custom Wood blinds on all salon windows
Tremendous overhead rod storage recessed in headliner.
Ice-Maker
Stereo system
Carpeting
Large Flat Screen TV
Accent lighting

Galley

The full U-shaped galley is forward of the salon to port and overlooks the salon area.

Under counter sub zero freezer and dual sub zero refrigerator units
Dual sink
Kenyon (3) Burner electric cooktop
Under-Counter built-in microwave/convection oven
Teak & Holly wood flooring in galley/dinette area w/below deck storage
Abundant Solid surface countertops
Abundant Storage in above & below cabinets
Abundant Storage drawers

Dinette

The large dinette/settee is across from the galley and features a large L-shaped settee with storage under and a solid surface dinette-top
Teak & Holly wood flooring
Storage & Entertainment center aft and overhead

Companionway

Moving from the salon/galley area and down a few steps is the companionway that leads to (3) staterooms and the full heads.
Teak & holly flooring
Washer & Dryer
Upholstered wall panels

Master Stateroom & Head

Master stateroom midship to portside.

Queen island berth is hinged to provide large storage area under
Night stand
Large Cedar lined hanging locker, along with shelf storage and keepers
Built in cabinets w/drawer storage
Television, DVD player and CD player
Carpet
Private ensuite entrance to the private master head
Overhead hatch with screens
SMX A/C controls
Raritan electric head

Mater Head:

Vanity with sink & solid surface countertops
Mirrored medicine cabinet
Teak & Holly sole
Custom wallpaper
Separate shower stall w/seat
Mirrored medicine cabinet
Storage cabinets and drawers
Raritan electric head

Vip Guest Stateroom & Head

Criss/Cross full berths
Hanging locker & drawer storage, along with portside cabinets
Television
Private entrance to the ensuite master head Separate head, shower & vanity, with mirrored overhead.
Drawer storage
Overhead reading lights
SMX digital a/c controls
Overhead hatch

Forward VIP Head

Vanity with sink & solid surface countertop
Mirrored medicine cabinet
Separate shower stall
Storage cabinets and drawers
Teak & Holly sole
Custom wallpaper
Raritan electric head

Guest Stateroom & Guest/day Head

Midship/Starboard Guest Stateroom

Over/Under twin berths
Storage
Hanging Locker &drawer storage
Carpet
Private entrance to the starboard/midship guest head
SMX digital a/c controls
Overhead hatch with screens

Guest/Day Head

Private Entrance from the guest stateroom and a separate entrance from the companionway for use as a day head
Vanity with sink
Mirrored Medicine Cabinet
Raritan electric head

Electronics

All the Electronics were installed in 2024.

(1) 16" Garmin Multi-Function Display (GPS/Map/Plotter/Depth-Fish Finder/Radar)
(3) 12" Garmin Multi-Function Displays (GPS/Map/Plotter/Depth-Fish Finder/Radar)
(1) 9" Garmin Multi-Function Display (GPS/Map/Plotter/Depth-Fish Finder/Radar)
(2) Garmin VHF Radios
Garmin Autopilot
Garmin High Definition 6' Open Array Radar
M3 KVH TracVision Satellite system
FLIR camera
(3) Engine Room Cameras
(1) Cockpit Camera
50' TV salon (Salon)

Deck & Hull

Full tower w/controls
Recessed boarding steps
Aluminum Bow rails
Bow pulpit
Anchor Windlass with chain, rode and a Fortress anchor
Spare props
Triple spreader outriggers
Center rigger

Cockpit - Fishing

A fisherman's dreams with 144 square feet of unobstructive cockpit spade.

Transom fish/storage box w/Eskimo Ice dump
Ten (10) recessed rod holders
Recessed fish box w/pull out liner
Built in Bait Freezer
Prep center w/tackle drawers
Above deck live-well
Custom cockpit mounted rocket launcher system with bait prep area
Recessed storage in gunnels
Coaming pads (new 2024)
Engine room access
Transom door & gate
Plumbing for above deck live-well
(4) New Underwater Lights

Flybridge

Dual ladder back helm chairs
Single lever DDEC electronic engine controls
3 Sided flybridge enclosure (New 2024)
Large recessed storage forward & portside
Large helm console
Anchor windlass control
Six (6) Welded aft rail rod holders
Overhead teaser reels
Large L-shape settee in front of the helm
New Flybridge upholstery (2024)

Engine Room - Mechanical

Twin 1100hp Detroit DDEC 12V92 Engines with electronic controls (both main engines were reported to have been completely rebuilt in 2015 by Detroit Diesel of Charleston with approximately 850 hours since
Fire Suppression system
Hynautic Hydraulic wheel steering
Bennett Hydraulic trim tabs
Oil change system
Bilge blowers
Fuel prime pumps
Dual Racor Primary Fuel Filters/System with selector valves for main engines
Emergency crash pumps
High water alarms
(4) Reverse cycle A/C systems
Water heater
Pressurized freshwater system
Automatic bilge pumps
Emergency engine stops
Bridge & Tower electronic controls
Engine synchronizer
Engine room insulation
Fuel shut-off valve
Holding tank
Raw water sea strainers
Dripless main shaft seals with extra seal on each shaft
Watermaker
Eskimo ice-chipper
Dual A/C pumps in line
Central Vac