Bertram33 User Forum

Barry That was me on the wall at OB. The other 33 was Matt who is on here to.We spend alot of time in Cutty.Look for us and stop by. We spend a few nights in Falmouth Harbor every year. The previous owner took good care of your 35. Brian 1986 Bertram 33 FB Cummins 6BTA'S Seahorse Ellisville Harbor, Ma

Barry, The boat looks great. I only have one complaint. Loose the fender racks! (This is a long running joke between Bill D and myself.)

Ok Doug, I kind of like them. Not that I have had the chance to use them. I guess I can be the clown with the fender racks. Hahaha I would like to get a set of the 18" round taylor fenders for rafting at some point. I think the round fenders might give me a little more cushion if I make error in docking or rafting. Coming from a 25' O/B power boat it's going to be a bit of a learning curve. Doug do you do some rafting with friends? If so where do you store your fenders? I see some space under the hatches but I'm not sure there is enough for those round type fenders. Barry

Barry... Manovering a 35 bert with twin screws is a lot easier than at 25 OB. You will be able to put that boat anywhere you want without any issues. And that boat is so solid it will be your buddies that need the fenders! I use standard size fenders and store them below deck. Fender racks are cool (for old people). HA!

Barry, I keep them in the cockpit. Either behind the bridge ladder, or tied to it.

Barry, On the B35, there's a spce between the cabin and fuel tank and there shuold be room on top of the batteries/air conditioners. I have the holders up on the bow rail and like them because they're out of the way, yet easy to get to when needed in the cockpit or under the cocpit floor is an option but could be a hassle to move coolers and junk to get to.

Thanks John, That's what I was wondering. I thought there might be room where the batteries and AC unit are located. The fenders up on the bow rail might not be for everyone but it's nice that the fenders are there ready to use. I guess I'm an old... 45....hahaha!!

The bow racks are great! Welcome aboard Captain.

Tim, Love that photo of your boat with the tropical trees in the background. Is your bow roller factory or did you add it?

No matter what you do you will have to walk up the rail with a fender in hand... If you have them on the bow you will be walking them back to the midship to place them... or even to the stern if all your fenders are up there. My advice is to run the boat for a season and see what works and what doesn't for you. I had a handful of items I wanted to tackle when I bought mine last year... now the list has tripled! Just the way it is...

"My advice is to run the boat for a season and see what works and what doesn't for you." This is the best advice you will get anywhere!!!!!!!!!!!!! Al

I do not know if it was factory or not it was on the boat when I got her.It is a "Good" brand and I had a Good windlass as well that I just replaced recently.The windlass was a tank and worked well but went bad so i replaced it with a maxwell because the Good was a freefall and I wanted a powered . The roller tilts and works very well . Here is the link. http://www.goodwindlass.com/Products/Ac ... horrollers The tropical setting for my boat fortunately is my back yard! lucky me. I agree with the advice above, you have to use the boat to find what works best for you. Focus mostly on mechanical and get her working smooth and you will see as you have docked her a few times and anchored and such what would work best for your needs.

quote:Originally posted by lobsta1 "My advice is to run the boat for a season and see what works and what doesn't for you." This is the best advice you will get anywhere!!!!!!!!!!!!! Al [img]http://freesmileyface.net/smiley/respec ... ct-048.gif[/img] I'll have to do some more research on adding a bow roller. I didn't think there was enough flat surface space to mount a bow roller (without the factory pulpit). Then trying to get a SS or aluminum backing plate on the backside in the rode locker. Then there is the movement of the factory chocks/lights. Maybe a project for another year. I have a 25 CQR in the garage loft that I have always had very good luck with but without a bow roller it kind of useless.

Fender Racks Rule! Practical, Stylish, might I say even a little sexy. The wife loves them and thats all that matters since she handles all the lines and fenders. Now a dinghy flipped upside down on the bow, thats fugly.

I agree Bill! Fender racks on the bowrail are practical, and look nautical! Dinghys on the foredeck are OK too.. provided you use them once in a while. With a 33' boat you have to allocate room for "stuff" according to your priorities and preferences.