New member, new purchase

RussellG · Post by **RussellG** » Wed Feb 03, 2010 7:42 am

I'm looking at a 1978 33 Conv. with gas power. The boat looks good however are their any specific points in the boat that I should be concerned about. The engines have 1200 hrs, appear to run fine. The boat has spent it's life in the Great Lakes area. I would like to ask the forum members to share their first hand knowledge of this boat with me.

Spidermw81 · Post by **Spidermw81** » Wed Feb 03, 2010 8:09 am

Some places to check are soft spots around the bridge ladder and the aft bulkhead. Also check the transmission area around the shaft seals, I had sea water spraying on the connections and now have to replace them due to corrosion. Just a couple things that got recommend to me when I was looking last summer. Matt

Post by **dougl33** » Wed Feb 03, 2010 8:59 am

Russ, Welcome aboard. This has been discussed many time and will hopefully brought again by additional future owners. Start with this thread and follow the links: http://www.bertram33.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=999

buzzk · Post by **buzzk** » Wed Feb 03, 2010 10:40 am

The few boats I've seen come from fresh water where in great shape. Just go back and read the topic that Doug suggested. And welcome. Buzz

lwrenn · Post by **lwrenn** » Wed Feb 03, 2010 2:03 pm

Do you plan to use if fresh water or salt? If salt is your answer then make sure you have the heat exchangers. I have seen fresh water boats that do not have heat exchangers and the salt water will ruin your engines.