Bertram33 User Forum

The Sea Trial is over on the Big Dog, things could not have gone better. Given that we changed the Horsepower,Transmission ratio,the RPM, and the weight of the boat. I figured that we would Sea Trial then tune the props and Sea Trial again, boy was I wrong! We ran the new QSC 8.3-533's through the p...

Wow Guys, I've not been paying attention for the last few days,I have been deaply engrossed in the Big Dog, we sea trial in 4 days and I'm behind getting the last connections made. I appreciate all the advice, I have been wondering if anyone has installed engines in the 350-450HP range; I wonder if ...

Brian, Thanks, today both engines came out followed by the genny and the fuel tank, this week will be spent on interior cleaning of the hull interior and removal of old cables and exterior hardware. Git Er Done Terry Ray Port Isabel, TX 1981 33'FBC "Little Dog" .

I am taking out a set of 3208s this weekend, would anyone be interested in them. Terry Ray Port Isabel, TX 1981 33'FBC "Little Dog" .

Ken, Look at my previous note were I explained that I made a mistake when I stated that the boat was a FBC, it is in fact a Sportfisher. Best Regards Terry Ray Port Isabel, TX 1981 33'FBC "Little Dog" .

Tim, Your boat looks great, we should all be so lucky! I need to make a correction, My boat is not an FBC it is a 1981 Sportfisher. The cabin wall is just forward of the engine hatches. Worked on the boat a little yesterday but, I needed to pay some attention to the Big Dog, she's getting jealous. T...

We have spent the weekend removing everything from the boat to see just what we have. Boy! Did the previous owner have a bunch of crap i.e, weight in the boat. On the subject of engines, I have just repowered my 46' with Cummins QSC 8.4 533's. I understand and have a good relationship with Cummins, ...

Gentlemen, Greetings fron South Texas, yesterday I became the proud owner of a 1981 33'FBC. We have dubbed her "Little Dog", I will not kid you, she is rough. Purchased from the original owner, she has been in the same covered slip all of her life. Unfortunatly she has not been started in ...