The Bertram 28XC stands as a testament to Bertram’s legacy of crafting durable and stylish vessels. This model is designed for those who appreciate both the finer things in life and the thrill of adventure. Measuring approximately 8.5 meters (28 feet), the 28XC offers a perfect blend of luxury and performance, ideal for a variety of maritime activities from leisurely cruises to thrilling fishing expeditions. Constructed with a GRP hull, it ensures longevity and resilience in diverse marine environments. The planning hull configuration allows for smooth and efficient travel over the water, providing both speed and stability. Equipped with inboard engines, the Bertram 28XC is built to deliver reliable power and performance. Onboard, the 28XC comfortably accommodates up to 8 day guests, offering ample space and comfort. The layout is smartly designed to maximize usability and enjoyment, with thoughtful touches throughout. Inside, the craftsmanship is evident, with premium materials and finishes that reflect Bertram’s commitment to quality. Although primarily a day cruiser, the 28XC features two cabins offering comfortable overnight accommodations for those impromptu getaways or longer journeys. The Bertram 28XC is powered by a robust engine, typically a 300 HP inboard, which enables a cruising speed of around 25 knots and a maximum speed of approximately 35 knots. This performance envelope ensures that the 28XC is not just about luxury and comfort but agility and speed as well. Overall, the Bertram 28XC is a well-rounded vessel that delivers on all fronts, making it an excellent choice for both seasoned mariners and newcomers alike.
Length
8.5M
Beam
2.9M
Draft
0.9M
Day Guests
8
Sleeping
4
Cabin
2
Cruise Speed
25KT
Max Speed
35KT
Fuel
550L
Range
200NM
Engine
300 HP Inboard
Option 1
350 HP Inboard
Option 2
400 HP Inboard
Naval
Michael Peters Yacht Design
Exterior
Bertram Design Team
Interior
Bertram Design Team
New Starting From
€180,000
High Price Brokerage
€160,000
Low Price Brokerage
€130,000
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She is compact enough to dock anywhere, and still unmistakably a Bertram.
Michael Peters Yacht Design shaped the hull beneath a deck styled by Bertram’s own design team, giving the 28XC the same planing deep V profile the brand has built its reputation on at larger sizes. A 2.9 metre beam against an 8.5 metre length keeps her proportions tight rather than boxy, and the GRP construction favours low maintenance over ornament. Nothing about the exterior tries too hard. The lines are clean because the hull underneath them has already done the difficult work of making a small boat feel settled at speed.
Two cabins on a boat this size is not something every builder manages.
The forward accommodation sleeps four guests in total, giving the 28XC genuine overnight capability rather than the single berth squeezed into a day boat that most rivals offer at this length. The deck above is organised for straightforward movement between the helm and the cockpit, with the compact footprint working in the owner’s favour when it comes to manoeuvring and berthing. It is a layout built around doing one thing well: fitting real accommodation into a hull short enough to handle on your own.
Eight day guests fit comfortably, which is more than most 28 foot boats attempt.
The cockpit and helm are arranged for a mix of cruising and entertaining rather than built around a single use case, with no dedicated crew required to run her. A planing hull keeps the ride predictable when the water turns choppy, and the deck layout gives guests room to move without crowding the helm position. For a boat this size, that balance between usable deck space and manageable proportions is the whole appeal: she asks for a day boat’s effort and gives back a much bigger boat’s comfort.
Below deck, the 28XC does more with less than her length suggests.
Two cabins provide sleeping space for four, finished by Bertram’s own design team with the same attention given to the yard’s larger models. The approach favours durability and sensible use of a compact volume over elaborate detail, which suits a boat meant for regular use rather than occasional display. It is accommodation built to be lived in across a weekend rather than admired for an afternoon, and that practicality is precisely what makes her useful as a genuine small cruiser rather than just a day boat with bunks.
A 550 litre fuel tank is modest, and the 28XC makes the most of every litre in it.
The standard 300 horsepower inboard returns a 200 nautical mile range at a 25 knot cruise, enough for a full day on the water with margin for a genuine return trip rather than a dash there and back. Owners who want more top end can specify a 350 or 400 horsepower inboard, trading some of that range for a 35 knot capability at the upper end of the envelope. For a boat of this size, the balance struck between range and performance is sensible rather than showy, which fits exactly how she is meant to be used.
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