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by whats up dock
Sun Aug 07, 2016 2:28 pm
Forum: Bertram 33 Sportfisher
Topic: Has anyone added a keel to this hull?
Replies: 8
Views: 6018

Thank you for your knowledge. Good lessonquote:Originally posted by IRGuy Welcome to the Bertram 33 sandbox. Here you will find a group of great guys who will probably be able to answer almost any questions you might have about our boats. I would be careful adding a keel to one of our boats. Before ...
by whats up dock
Sun Aug 07, 2016 2:25 pm
Forum: Bertram 33 Sportfisher
Topic: Has anyone added a keel to this hull?
Replies: 8
Views: 6018

thanks for that insight. quote:Originally posted by h2ojst Hugh, Back when I did my refit, I moved the engines back about a foot (8 degree down-angle transmissions allowed this) I had previously swapped the generator for 70 gallons of water in the stern as well. This lowered the waterline aft about ...
by whats up dock
Mon Aug 01, 2016 1:10 pm
Forum: Bertram 33 Sportfisher
Topic: Has anyone added a keel to this hull?
Replies: 8
Views: 6018

Has anyone added a keel to this hull?

Recently purchased a 1984 33' SF and absolutely love it. When drifting on a wavy day the boat pitches quite a bit because of its deep V design. One of the lobster boats on my dock had added a keel for a more stable float. Has anyone tried to add a keel to this hull? Or any suggestions to tame the pi...