Jen Rissa in MTK at last!!

Buy2ls · Post by **Buy2ls** » Sun May 16, 2010 4:36 pm

Finally after 6 months of projects and waiting our new to us 33 Bertram is in our slip in Montauk, NY. Saturday, I ran the boat from Glen Cove to Montauk,NY working against some sloppy conditions, it was blowing 10-15kts and gusting to 20kts, and for extra measure the wind was against tide as well. These conditions persisted for 3 out of my 4 hr trip. The seas where mostly 2-3ft. and choppy with the ocassioanl 5 footer mixed in for good measure, none of which slowed me down, btw. All said it ended up being a true test of the newly installed equipment and thier installations, as nothing came loose or broke and everything worked as intended. After a much needed desalting I snaped the following pics. Thanks for all of the forum's advice and compliments on my new boat. After taking it apart and working on the the boat I really appreciate the Bertram quality that quite a bit more than skin deep. FYI I put a new ducer in and the bottom is 3/4" solid glass. [img][IMG]http://i1017.photobucket.com/albums/af2 ... aII018.jpg[/IMG][IMG]http://i1017.photobucket.com/albums/af2 ... I017-1.jpg[/IMG][IMG]http://i1017.photobucket.com/albums/af2 ... I012-1.jpg[/IMG][IMG]http://i1017.photobucket.com/albums/af2 ... I010-1.jpg[/IMG][/img]

Donmystic1 · Post by **Donmystic1** » Sun May 16, 2010 5:09 pm

I see that your GPS receiver is below the Furuno radar dome. Do you notice any interference from the radar signal affecting your gps? Don, Mystic, CT

IRGuy · Post by **IRGuy** » Sun May 16, 2010 5:15 pm

Congratulations! A great looking boat!

Buy2ls · Post by **Buy2ls** » Sun May 16, 2010 6:24 pm

quote:Originally posted by Donmystic1 I see that your GPS receiver is below the Furuno radar dome. Do you notice any interference from the radar signal affecting your gps? Don, Mystic, CT None at all

gÃ©gÃ© · Post by **gÃ©gÃ©** » Tue May 18, 2010 2:55 pm

Nice boat, But bottom is more thin Generally betwen 3/8 to 1/2 and 3/4 in the corner near the stringer and bulkhead

Buy2ls · Post by **Buy2ls** » Wed May 19, 2010 4:02 pm

This is where I put my ducer and it was 3/4" thick. I have the plug [IMG]http://i1017.photobucket.com/albums/af2 ... II053a.jpg[/IMG]

richcatch22 · Post by **richcatch22** » Wed May 19, 2010 4:50 pm

Nice. What is the pump on the right? Looks like you have 2 high water alarms at different levels. Nice to see the wood plugs as well.

Buy2ls · Post by **Buy2ls** » Wed May 19, 2010 4:55 pm

The pump on the right is a sump that gets the rest of the water out of the bilge when the main can no longer stay primed.

mikehedb · Post by **mikehedb** » Wed May 19, 2010 5:03 pm

I was amazed by the thickness of the hull when I replaced a couple of through hull fittings one about a foot in from the port side and a foot in from the transom (3/4 inch thick...the other was a 1 1/2 inch through hull forward near the keel. I didn't measure, but I too have ben saying it is 3/4 inch thick. At 22,000lbs, thy had to put some extra glass some where. By the way the boat looks great!

richcatch22 · Post by **richcatch22** » Wed May 19, 2010 5:10 pm

Clean up pump, thats what I thought. I have wanted to add one. Does it work well and is it manual op only?

BECCA ROSE · Post by **BECCA ROSE** » Wed May 19, 2010 5:26 pm

I popped out a 1" piece for a transducer, I was impressed. No wonder these things bounce off rocks.

Buy2ls · Post by **Buy2ls** » Wed May 19, 2010 5:38 pm

Yeah it works pretty well, gets most of the water out. It may have used that 2nd float switch. When I rewired the cockpit I might have eliminated it? Stop over Rich, I would be happy to go over it with you if you like. Will be down this Friday night and Sat. C dock Jeff

richcatch22 · Post by **richcatch22** » Wed May 19, 2010 5:47 pm

I will stop over, look forward to see all the good work you have done. You arrived after I left on Saturday. Sunday we managed 2 keeper Fluke with over 35 shorts on the south side. Good to be out again. See you soon.

Buy2ls · Post by **Buy2ls** » Wed May 19, 2010 5:50 pm

Sounds good. See you in MTK

Rick · Post by **Rick** » Thu May 20, 2010 6:07 am

Capt'n Rich - Just curious....what's the minimum size for keeper Fluke down there. We're 18.5 inches & can't fish until this Saturday. Rick Ticket 85 SF Merc 454 MPI's Falmouth, MA