Restoring a Bertram 20
May 29, 2026
Two former sailors from the Mid-Atlantic buy and restore a classic Bertram 20 Moppie runabout
Two former sailors from the Mid-Atlantic buy and restore a classic Bertram 20 Moppie runabout
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