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by John C
Sat Jul 24, 2010 4:29 am
Forum: Bertram 33 General
Topic: Split coupling
Replies: 10
Views: 3864

The right way is to have a double taper shaft. The trans end is just like the prop end.
by John C
Sat Jul 10, 2010 4:35 am
Forum: Bertram 33 Sportfisher
Topic: I saw, I smelled
Replies: 22
Views: 11700

I offered 25k for that boat 4 years ago. No broker involved cash and carry deal. Boat needs alot of work.
by John C
Mon Feb 11, 2008 1:50 am
Forum: Bertram 33 General
Topic: Looking to purchase a 33' or 35
Replies: 23
Views: 8761

If you are a buyer there are some great buys out there now. After searching for about a year I was able to find a boat for about half of the yachtworld prices. It will take time and some driving around but if you got time the deals are out there.
by John C
Wed Sep 05, 2007 10:32 am
Forum: Bertram 33 General
Topic: Boat search
Replies: 15
Views: 5778

My last two boats were sold word of mouth...that is how I maintain my boats.. and I admit I am very picky.
by John C
Wed Sep 05, 2007 9:32 am
Forum: Bertram 33 General
Topic: Boat search
Replies: 15
Views: 5778

No I am not. Was made aware of that boat buy reading this forum and speaking with several people who live in the area. My idea of clean and others idea of clean is very differant.
by John C
Wed Sep 05, 2007 9:20 am
Forum: Bertram 33 General
Topic: Boat search
Replies: 15
Views: 5778

last week
by John C
Tue Sep 04, 2007 9:35 am
Forum: Bertram 33 General
Topic: Boat search
Replies: 15
Views: 5778

not to sweet up close
by John C
Fri Aug 31, 2007 6:37 am
Forum: Bertram 33 General
Topic: Boat search
Replies: 15
Views: 5778

No, still for sale.... rode hard put away wet..after owning so many boats over the years you would thought I learned a think or two about boat brokers. At least that what the bride said after the 10 hour car ride[xx(]
by John C
Fri Aug 31, 2007 6:20 am
Forum: Bertram 33 General
Topic: Boat search
Replies: 15
Views: 5778

Boat search

Well I can cross the cummins 33 sf in North Carolina off the list. [:(] Made a low offer on a 1987 sf with gas power. Tank is starting to go owner is gettig the brown goop in his filters, Boat has been for sale 2 years and is beat. Dumpster boat..put dumpster along side and throw everything but the ...
by John C
Wed Aug 29, 2007 5:33 am
Forum: Bertram 33 Sportfisher
Topic: Shaft zincs problems
Replies: 12
Views: 5877

Try the godfrey zincs they are twice the cost but last longer and they never slide down..
by John C
Mon Aug 20, 2007 5:09 am
Forum: Bertram 33 General
Topic: New member a few questions
Replies: 19
Views: 7009

Yes Frank I have been on a few and like the later model better. A family member bought one of the first sf hulls back in 78 or 79 and I spent some time on that boat as a kid. He then bought a 35 with diesels and remember him saying he liked the 33 better. I would look at a clean older one if the pri...
by John C
Mon Aug 20, 2007 4:04 am
Forum: Bertram 33 General
Topic: New member a few questions
Replies: 19
Views: 7009

New member a few questions

Hello to everyone on the board. I own a 31 tiara open (1988) that I repowered with diesels over the winter of 05/06. I love the boat but I have a friend who wants to buy it. A 33 sportfish is on my short list of boats to move up to. Can the board give some advice on what to look for in this model? A...