Bertram33 User Forum

quote:Originally posted by jeff wlp I might be talked into selling my '77 33FBC. Cummins repower now about 400 hours. Northern Lights 8KW gen. A/C has been replaced, custon cabinet work new carpet. All systems new or nearly new. Give me a call at 941.302.1545. Jeff Stephens Now and Then Noooo don't you say this AFTER we have searched and searched for a decent boat! Finally decided on gas one with plans to refit in a couple of years. God I wish I had found this site in advance of our quest instead of after it. [B)] Marissa DeWitt Ocala, FL

I might be talked into selling my '77 33FBC. Cummins repower now about 400 hours. Northern Lights 8KW gen. A/C has been replaced, custon cabinet work new carpet. All systems new or nearly new. Give me a call at 941.302.1545. Jeff Stephens Now and Then [/quote] Noooo don't you say this AFTER we have searched and searched for a decent boat! Finally decided on gas one with plans to refit in a couple of years. God I wish I had found this site in advance of our quest instead of after it. [B)] Marissa DeWitt Ocala, FL Marissa, The boat is not on the market but for the right price everything is for sale. Jeff Now and Then

quote:Originally posted by wlp Permission to come aboard? New member to what appears to be a terrific source of bertram information. I'm seriously looking for a 33fbc and have inspected 6 or 8 with the usual number of rejections/maybe's. I'm basically a cummins/yanmar guy if a conversation warrants(prefer a 33fbc with tired gas engines). My question: what should I be looking for when conducting a a thorough hull inspection? are there any specific areas or conditions that call for very careful inspections that may be particular to a 33fbc.I'm familiar with "front end" stringer/ bulkhead problems and delam of plywood around rudder control rods. Thanks WLP

I have '33 fbc for sale. 1986, 400 hours on gas engines. Located in Scituate, Ma harbor. My cell is 7812642683.

Jeff, I hear you. I am a proud sponsor of the "Price is Right" myself. Marissa DeWitt Ocala, FL

[quote]Originally posted by Rissa Jeff, I hear you. I am a proud sponsor of the "Price is Right" myself. Marissa DeWitt Ocala, FL You Bet Marissa! I would love to move up to a Bert 37 if I could find one with Cummins C/series engines. Jeff Now and Then

Jeff - I think Tom Wards totally redone 37 is for sale - actually it might be a 38 - I'm not sure. But I was on it and it is absolutely gorgeous. I would eat dinner on the floor in the engine room and the cummins run her fast. He had the master stateroom redone to look like a brand new boat with a island berth with rod storage beneath, I think he had the salon done also. I spoke with a yard guy where he has the work done and he said that Tom always redoes a bert then sekks it for less than he has into it. I saw the boat listed for 295k - but who knows with this boat market, - and by the way, it was a fresh water boat its entire life until recently so it is beautiful on the outside as well.

If someone offered Tom $295K he might sell. The boat is not really for sale unless Tom is ready for his next project. He does keep talking a a 54B in his future. Charlie

charlie - isnt it listed?

Good luck in your search. I have learned a very important lesson in boat buying. GET SURVEY FIRST! Put everything in writing BEFORE you exchange any money. Just be sure everyone is on the same page and fully understands your agreement. Our surveyor has been a blessing. I can't say enough good about him. So if you are looking in the Palm Bch, Fl area I know a good surveyor there. We made so many mistakes in the purchase of our boat. Stupid mistakes that young'uns make. It was the excitement that took control is my only defense. So after almost a month of back and forth on a "done deal" we are almost Bertram 33 FBC owners too. Just a few more days. It will all be worth it I think [:)] Marissa DeWitt Ocala, FL

WLP-haven't heard from you so thought I'd send cell again. 317-965-3322. If you are interested in a 33'FBC this is a great opportunity. Great boat-motivated seller. We've owned for 18 years. Always stored under roof. We have excellent pictures to forward. Just send e-mail address. Regards, Mike Smith (smithmk913@aol.com).

Welcome Bill, glad to have you onboard and joining in.

A good place to find a professional surveyor in your area is here: http://www.marinesurvey.org/index2.html I would get one for the vessel and another for the engines. It is worth doing once you are sure this is the boat. You could do the vessel first and if it still looks good, do the engines during the sea trail. I hope it helps, Ed

Tom's boat was listed; but he came to his senses. We are going to run her to Fla for the winter. For the guy looking at boats. Yea all my boats is for sale for the right price. Find a boat that is listed and buy her right. Like offer 30% off the asking to start with. I don't care what a guy paid last year. This year it's a buyers market and winter is coming. A guy who is looking to put his 33B on the hard is looking at a grand if he does the work himself. If a yard does it he is looking at 2-3 grand. Then there is another grand for bottom paint in the spring; yard prices. As for a surveyor get a direct recommendation from someone on this site or the other Bertram sites. Diesel engines should be done by a factory trained tech not some shade mechanic. Lots of guys can work on engines only a few companies meet factory certifications. I know this to be true for Cats. Charlie