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by retman
Tue Oct 03, 2023 1:25 pm
Forum: Bertram 33 Convertible
Topic: Leak
Replies: 4
Views: 756

Re: Leak

possible coming from base of window frame. We had a windscreen snap that fell out and leaked. Had a small leak in the head as well. Condensation?
With all the rain this year who knows.
by retman
Thu Mar 23, 2023 8:05 am
Forum: Bertram 33 General
Topic: Sliding cabinet doors
Replies: 2
Views: 346

Re: Sliding cabinet doors

First remove the deck...
by retman
Mon Mar 20, 2023 9:06 am
Forum: Bertram 33 General
Topic: Where is everybody?
Replies: 8
Views: 798

Re: Where is everybody?

I'm still checking once a week. Hell, I sold Retriever last summer and purchased a 37 Duffy. Dealing with the flybridge was getting old. Had her for 15 good years and don't regret one minute of it. New owners are loving it and keep her in Portland Maine. Once a Bertram owner, always a Bertram owner....
by retman
Mon Aug 22, 2022 10:46 am
Forum: Bertram 33 Sportfisher
Topic: Lady Alberta
Replies: 1
Views: 410

Re: Lady Alberta

I think I saw her in Cuttyhunk over the weekend.
by retman
Thu Aug 04, 2022 8:57 am
Forum: For Sale
Topic: 1988 Bertram 33 FBC For Sale
Replies: 2
Views: 736

Re: 1988 Bertram 33 FBC For Sale

Boat is sold. Heading to Portland ME. New boats is Navy Blue hull, white cabin and is currently named 'Wink' Seal Harbor ME. That will change to Retriever over the winter.
by retman
Fri Jul 15, 2022 7:36 am
Forum: For Sale
Topic: 1988 Bertram 33 FBC For Sale
Replies: 2
Views: 736

1988 Bertram 33 FBC For Sale

After 15 years to the day, we are moving to a 37 Duffy. Retriever is a well-loved example of this awesome boat. A few notables are: Custom removable aluminum dinghy davits. We carry a 9.5' Highfield w/8 Yamaha no problem. Solid fiberglass swim platform. 20 gallon holding tank. All Interior & Ext...
by retman
Wed May 04, 2022 12:47 pm
Forum: Bertram 33 Convertible
Topic: New 33 FBC Owner
Replies: 18
Views: 4367

Re: New 33 FBC Owner

I don't see a anti syphon valve. The fitting between the valve and line may be an adapter. I did have this issue on a previous boat on the generator fuel line. Try filling the filter with fuel. Also had one fuel pump last only a season but it had been on the shelf forever at the marina and was pre-e...
by retman
Thu Feb 17, 2022 10:48 am
Forum: Bertram 33 General
Topic: shopping advice needed
Replies: 6
Views: 779

Re: shopping advice needed

I did the starboard risers this fall when I started to get some steam. They were junk. Perfect on the outside, gone on the inside with holes. I just never got to them. I believe they were ceramic coated, and I think they were replaced in 08 or 09. In 17 I did the full Monty on the port side when I r...
by retman
Wed Feb 16, 2022 7:34 am
Forum: Bertram 33 General
Topic: shopping advice needed
Replies: 6
Views: 779

Re: shopping advice needed

Al, I'll be doing some elbows this spring and will be shopping early. I usually use Merc. parts which I believe are from Mexico and the quality is good. I have used Marine Engine Parts, (lighthouse marine on LI) May try Monahan's in Weymouth because the freight can be big.
by retman
Mon Jan 31, 2022 9:20 am
Forum: Bertram 33 General
Topic: NE Nor’easter
Replies: 4
Views: 655

Re: NE Nor’easter

Retriever is wrapped and pointed NE. The cover survived the fall storm (S***Show) and this one fine. Tides here were big on the AM cycle. Most amazing was the lights only flickered a few times. I guess the fall storm which had higher winds culled all the weaker trees. Need heated wiper blades for ou...
by retman
Sat Jan 08, 2022 10:18 am
Forum: Bertram 33 General
Topic: 2022
Replies: 3
Views: 672

Re: 2022

Al, HNY to you and the rest of the B33 crowd. I think... I know everything that's right and wrong with MY boat, but it took 15 years! And don't sweat Omicron, to me it was getting ill like I remember. Not fun, but not the end of the world.
by retman
Wed Dec 22, 2021 9:22 am
Forum: Bertram 33 Sportfisher
Topic: Merry Christmas
Replies: 6
Views: 784

Re: Merry Christmas

Hoping for a couple of diesels under the tree again...
by retman
Thu Nov 18, 2021 2:03 pm
Forum: Bertram 33 General
Topic: Touching base
Replies: 17
Views: 2203

Re: Touching base

Rick, what did you end up with for a Tiara? Power?
by retman
Mon Nov 15, 2021 9:20 am
Forum: Bertram 33 General
Topic: Touching base
Replies: 17
Views: 2203

Re: Touching base

Nice to not climb a ladder to get on the boat with it in the water. But here in Mass. with the Cruel North Atlantic ocean a stones throw away, staying in the water is not a option. Insurance on our boat won't allow it. And given what happened a few weeks ago with gusts well over 100 mph in places it...
by retman
Wed Oct 06, 2021 9:11 am
Forum: Bertram 33 Sportfisher
Topic: Serpentine Belt Conversion
Replies: 5
Views: 812

Re: Serpentine Belt Conversion

I had crusaders in my previous boat and everything about that engine layout was superior to mercruiser. That said the merc's still run good.