Sportfish became FBC

captgene · Post by **captgene** » Mon Nov 12, 2007 5:27 am

Sometimes it is worth the extra $$$$ to have the engines surveyed. I did my own compression checks. water flow, and electrical when I purchased mine. Then we ran the crap outta them. When a repowered at 2200 hrs they were still running pretty well, but it was time. IMHO in Rissa's case, it sounds like lack of use and fuel problems. Corroded carbs, risers, more than likely corrosion in the distributer electronics too. Steering is leaking somewhere, probably a seal from sitting and then being worked. But probably everything can be fixed. Hope when you said "blew up" , it really didn't. Good news is you finally got it to the West Coast and you were all safe! BTW, I have a bag of Mercrusier stuff free to whoever wants it. Gene Dugan Boca Raton, Fl. "Nauti Marie" 1989 33 FBC

dealerschoice · Post by **dealerschoice** » Mon Nov 12, 2007 8:05 am

Doug, I have decided to go with the boat in Charleston. We have agreed on money.....I am just ready to run the boat and get the whole process underway but I am leaving tomorrow to fish the SKA Nationals in Biloxi this weekend. I think we will have all the contract stuff taken care of today then I will give a report about the seatrial and survey in the next week or two. Hopefully all of you can help me with your knowledge when all of this takes place. I am very excited if you can't tell.. BTW, I still have a good Grady free to good home in exchange for a good check. Thanks again, Scott Closer to being a B33 owner

IRGuy · Post by **IRGuy** » Mon Nov 12, 2007 9:44 am

Scott... Good news! Drop me a note when you get a chance please. Frank B - IRGuy@aol.com "Phoenix" 1983 FBC Wilmington, NC

Capt. Ed · Post by **Capt. Ed** » Mon Nov 12, 2007 11:15 am

Scott, Good luck in the SKA and with the sea trail. Ed

dealerschoice · Post by **dealerschoice** » Mon Nov 12, 2007 12:37 pm

Thanks Ed, Hopefully everything will go well with both. If anyone is interested, I will be glad to place a bet with your money to put in the new boat fund. Scott

Post by **dougl33** » Mon Nov 12, 2007 12:59 pm

Scott, I could be wrong, but this boat looks like a gas conversion (not that there's anything wrong with that), correct?: http://www.yachtworld.com/core/listing/ ... k&spid=139 Regards, Doug L. 1986 33 Bertram FBC Queen Elizabeth Marblehead, MA [img]http://www.bertram33.com/photogallery/p ... sabeth.jpg[/img]

smanni · Post by **smanni** » Mon Nov 12, 2007 1:30 pm

Beautiful boat - one of the nicest I've seen!!!

billb · Post by **billb** » Mon Nov 12, 2007 2:04 pm

Great looking boat and great power package, I am sure you will love it...fantastic price.....catch a bunch!

dealerschoice · Post by **dealerschoice** » Mon Nov 12, 2007 6:46 pm

Yes, the boat was repowered in 2002 with the Yanmars. According to Mastry Marine, the engines have not been registered with Yanmar which may mean they have never had any warranty repairs done to them. The owner had the valves adjusted at 1000 hours so hopefully the engines are OK. The generator was also replaced at the same time the repower took place. Have any of you seen this boat in person or know anything about the boat that I need to be aware of? Thanks, Scott

Miss B · Post by **Miss B** » Tue Nov 13, 2007 12:21 am

Engine recalls-fuel hoses and t fittings check hoses on all years ! see the Yanmar website: Manufacturer Identification Code Details for Recall Number 070009T Number: 070009T MIC: Company: YANMAR MARINE USA CORP Company Official: Model Name: 4BY & 6BY DIESEL ENGINES Model Year: 2006-07 Problem 1: FUEL HOSE MAY LEAK Problem 2: T-CONNECTIONS MAY BREAK HIN: Case Open Date: 03/30/2007 Disposition: OPEN Case Close Date: Units: 1500 Campaign Open Date: 03/30/2007 Boat Type: 32 Campaign Close Date: Severity: L Comments: PRESSURIZED FUEL HOSE ON DIESEL ENGINE MAY LEAK OR RUPTURE. ALL MODELS (BY) ENGINES ARE AFFECTED BY THIS CAMPAIGN. ALSO RECALLING ALL T-CONNECTIONS IN THE 4BY AND 6BY ENGINES.

Miss B · Post by **Miss B** » Tue Nov 13, 2007 12:29 am

class action settlement - see Yanmarsettlement.com On March 13, 2007, the Superior Court of Fulton County, Georgia gave preliminary approval to a class action settlement in litigation entitled AK El Oso, LLC et al. v. Yanmar Marine USA Corporation et al.,Civil Action No. 2005-CV-102150. If you are a current or former owner of one of the Yanmar engines involved in the class action, there may be benefits available to you under the settlement and your rights may be affected. The Class consists of all persons or entities who as of March 15, 2007, are current or former owners of Yanmar 6LP or 6LPA series engines manufactured by Yanmar between September 1996 and February 1, 2002, specifically including those which a) have a model designation of 6LP-STE, 6LP-STZE, 6LPA-STE, 6LPA-STZE, 6LPA-STP or 6LPA-STZP and b) bear a serial number in the range of 50101-53988 or M50001-51195. Excluded from the class are (a) those persons who prior to the date of this Notice have resolved claims with Yanmar regarding an Engine, as defined in the Settlement Agreement, relating to a Covered Engine Failure, as defined in the Settlement Agreement, and (b) any judges, referees, or special masters presiding over any aspect of this litigation and their immediate family members. If you are a class member, you should read the Notice of Class Action available on the Case Documents Tab. Other documents regarding the Settlement are also available on the Case Documents Tab.

Miss B · Post by **Miss B** » Tue Nov 13, 2007 12:32 am

See Dave Pascoe on heat exchanger issues: http://yachtsurvey.com/diesel_engines.htm

IRGuy · Post by **IRGuy** » Tue Nov 13, 2007 3:57 am

I am familiar with this boat as it has been for sale in Charleston for quite a while, in fact I looked at it for Aussie Syd when he was getting info on boats to consider when he came to the US about 2 years ago. It is probably one of the cleanest B33s you will find. I can't speak for the engine warrantee situation.. I have not followed that issue at all, but since I know the broker I was able to climb over the boat and was very impressed. My feeling at the time was it would be a shame to fish with it and get nasty stuff all over the decks! Frank B - IRGuy@aol.com "Phoenix" 1983 FBC Wilmington, NC

Post by **dougl33** » Tue Nov 13, 2007 5:54 am

Scott, If they retained the velocijet part of the exhaust (that's the part that looks like a mail slot just below the stainless vents on the stern quarters) you'll want to make sure that the exahust cowling has not broken free from the insides of the hull. This was the case on my boat and many other 33's I've seen. If it is, its not a big deal as its an easy fix (shoot, its so easy I did that one myself!). Its just that its good to know because if it has failed you will be dumping exhaust soot and water back into the hull. Regards, Doug L. 1986 33 Bertram FBC Queen Elizabeth Marblehead, MA [img]http://www.bertram33.com/photogallery/p ... sabeth.jpg[/img]

sbeer · Post by **sbeer** » Wed Nov 14, 2007 8:33 am

That is a sweet 33