stress fractures below the hull

jamjen1984 · Post by **jamjen1984** » Fri May 08, 2009 2:31 am

The 1984 bertram I had surveyed has stress fractures below the water line,The boat has been canyon fished for 20 years in the northeast and has taken a pounding. I have been told the fractures need to be taken care of not now but sooner or later.Can anyone here comment on what I am getting into if I go ahead with the purchase,, thanks tom

schultz · Post by **schultz** » Fri May 08, 2009 3:00 am

We all have to make our own choice of boat to purchase. I have passed on boats after various surveys for various reasons including a Tollycraft with stress cracks and oil canning below the water line. I would look at some other boats on the market.

buzzk · Post by **buzzk** » Fri May 08, 2009 4:58 am

Could you see if the stringers were all still attached properly? Buzz

Post by **dougl33** » Fri May 08, 2009 5:48 am

Tom, Most of the stess fractures I've seen have been on the top of the deck rail or has been limited to some gel-coat crazing in the top sides. These 2 items are fairly common and are nothing to worry about. I don't believe anyone here has had your particular issue crop up. Are you sure they are actually stress fractures? As Buzz said, can you determine if the stringers are all still attached? Same question with the bulkheads.

CB35 · Post by **CB35** » Fri May 08, 2009 5:56 am

Read what Pascoe has to say about the 33B http://www.yachtsurvey.com/boatreviews/ ... _33_sf.htm You should take a close at the forward bulkhead. It has probably separated from the hull and may even be cracked. It may also have been repaired. I have seen a few 33B's with these problems. As Pascoe says it is not a big deal; but you want to look for broken tabbing, bulkheads, and stringers. The Cook gelcoat is very hard, that is why 40 year old Bertrams can still a gelcoat to shine, but it does stress crack. I don't know what part of the world you are in; but did the surveyor note any broken tabbing?

GMarty · Post by **GMarty** » Fri May 08, 2009 10:44 am

Curious if the boat is on Cape Cod in Falmouth

Post by **dougl33** » Fri May 08, 2009 11:06 am

According to his profile, he's from NY. If I had to guess, I'd say this is the boat: http://www.yachtworld.com/boats/1984/Be ... ted-States

jamjen1984 · Post by **jamjen1984** » Fri May 08, 2009 2:54 pm

doug you are correct,thanks for the input guys .I will be owing a 33 bert one way or another

jamjen1984 · Post by **jamjen1984** » Fri May 08, 2009 3:26 pm

charlie,I cant spell to good, so my guy told me he was concerned about the fractures ,so did the fiberglass guy I emailed the pics to,,,,im on long island

CB35 · Post by **CB35** » Fri May 08, 2009 3:57 pm

I just checked my profile and it has an old email address. I have corrected the profile. I have seen a couple 33B's with a cracked bulkhead and with major tab delaminations. Once repaired I don't really think it is a big deal. The repair process is just dusty and messy. I doubt there is a fiberglass issue. That should be clear when looking from inside of the hull. The green dye should be green and not white or milky looking. If the hull really has damage move on.

jamjen1984 · Post by **jamjen1984** » Fri May 08, 2009 4:34 pm

rainman????

jamjen1984 · Post by **jamjen1984** » Sat May 09, 2009 2:09 am

I am from long Island and no broken anything just said this is going to get worse as time goes on and I am planning to do many overnight trips to atlantis,the taile,hudson etc.. the boat I buy is going to see some heavy seas.

GMarty · Post by **GMarty** » Mon May 11, 2009 7:53 am

FWIW, my yard is trying to sell a 35 at a rediculously low price due to owner death and wife just wanting it gone. They have maintained the boat for as long as its been around and have complete history. Great looking fishing boat chair and all. I dont think it's listed any place but send me an email if interested I'll point you in the right direction.

richcatch22 · Post by **richcatch22** » Mon May 11, 2009 3:43 pm

Thanks for the input to a new member, Jamjen1984. I hope it has helped him. I pointed him here for help on the subject, and knew you all would give unbiased input.

wayneo99 · Post by **wayneo99** » Sun Sep 27, 2009 10:56 am

New member here guys, great site. looking to upgrade to a 33 FBC. The 33 FBC in question here is still for sale in NY. I just looked at it. The forward bulk head has had some repair to it, there is evidence of some stress cracks along the outside gel coat way above the water line. Did not see any below. Jamjen1984 do you have any more info you could share or surveyer info? Thanks Wayne