Bertram33 User Forum

Hey all, As usual the obligatory, “it”s been quiet around here”. On my 35 I recently had to pump some cash in her to keep up with the Jones’s. Recored the cockpit sole (again), had the aft salon bulkhead removed and the rot addressed there as well. Fresh paint and non skid for those… On my last fish...

Hey all, It’s been awhile since I posted so I hope everyone is still doing well. I recently had quite a bit of work done on my 35… recored the cockpit deck and aft salon bulkhead, and installed a new northern lights generator. I decided to bite the bullet and relocate it forward of the engines in th...

Here’s a pic of mine https://photos.app.goo.gl/uKkQ7HpgLKWhmgv69

Sounds nice. Now as far as engine size the 480 hp qsb’s are only a touch wider than the 380’s due to a larger aftercooler. May be worth consideration. I have a buddy with a strike 33 with the 480’s and they haul.

I have 330 qsb’s. No difference in actual engine size between the 330’s and 380’s. Cummins gets the extra hp from turning higher rpms between the two models. If you look at the power curves you can turn a slightly larger wheel with the 330’s and will get slightly better e...

James, I don’t know if you use Facebook but there are a couple of Bertram Facebook groups on there that may help facilitate moving your props. The two groups are: Bertram yacht owners The magnificent Bertram’s Both groups are very active, and sales seem to happen pretty quickly.

I assume you are talking about the prop shaft stuffing boxes. I use one of these tools on my rudder packing glands and it has proved to be very valuable. Adjustable Slip Lock Nut Wrench, Fits 1-Inch to 3-Inch For Removing/Tightening Drainage Slip Nuts https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0000CBJG8/ref=cm_sw_r...

Rotting deck, rotten aft bulkhead, bulkheads busted loose from the hull sides, rotten rudder supports / bad rudder bearings etc.

May not be what you’re going after, but a large part of my interior has been sanded and painted white. Makes the interior look a bit more modern.

Oh, and happy new year!!

I’d have to agree with the lack of new blood (we are used to the boats around here) comment. This past year was full of post Hurricane Harvey repairs for me. Unfortunately, most of the yards that were around here sustained pretty good damage as well as all the vendors (canvas shops, etc) so t...

Welcome to the site! Lots of info on here as well as knowledgeable owners. Where do you do your boating? And are you using her for fishing or cruising?

If I understand you correctly it sounds like you have two struts per shaft. My 35 only has one per shaft with 1.5� shafts. Replaced cutless bearings with shaft still in place. Had no problems other than the hydraulic jack blowing a seal in the middle of the second bearing. I would imagine it w...

Hey George, First, how ya been man?! Second, I wouldn’t put it in the engine room. If you ever decide the sell that will be an obvious discrepancy on the survey that you would have to later fix anyway. My insurance provider requires a survey every 5 years so it may become a problem sooner rat...

Makes three of us converted blow boaters. I did a few of the offshore distance races on some maxies but stuck mainly to the one design circuits around the NE. Congrats on a successful trip home! More good times to come!