Bertram33 User Forum

Had a bad day today..... Hit a log and caused damage to the port running gear. I put on the spare prop and the vibration continued. I plan on hauling out on Thursday. I anticipate a shaft and/or strut problem. I am certain to need a cutlass bearing. Any suggestions on where to look for parts. The previous owner repowered to Cat 3208's. He left the inch and 3/8th gear in place. This would be the right time to jump up to inch and a half, but I am not ready for the bill!! Some say there is no need anyhow. Just looking for some help, Chris

Oh BTW... I have spoken with High Tide Marine in the past and will probably end up with that route. I am in RI and hope to do something locally and sooner. The Giants are here!! I did the straight edge test with the board clamped to the rudder while spinning the prop. It appears that the shaft will need to be tweeked! I just assume do it all and have piece of mind. On page 4 of the posts, I asked many questions about doing the boat over. I just got too busy with work. With today's stateof affairs, I should be happy. I should get into things this fall. I then hope to move down to NC and enjoy life a bit more. Chris

Bert35... NC is great! Moved here from the cold NE 3 years ago and never looked back!

Chris, Sorry to hear of your bad luck. There's plenty of B33's running 1-3/8 with the 3208's and as long as you're not going any higer than cummins or yanmar 315/330's you'd probably be ok. I just repowered and my struts where 1250 each not including the time to get them shimed right and that was for 1-3/4 barrel but same dimensions as the old. I don't recall what the shafts cost as it was buried with a bunch of other re-power stuff. Another thing to consider is that if you up shaft for a future repower, the new install may require a longer/shorter shaft length. If you just doing it for safety, I just stick with what you have and use aquamet22 grade. just my .02, good luck and let us know how you make out.

Chris, Insurance won't help to cover the damage/repairs? Brian '90 Bertram 33' FBC Yanmar 370's Never Say Never Guilford, CT (Homeport) Kinnelon, NJ (Home)