1997 Fortier 33 Hardtop

The only Fortier 33 Hardtop on the market today is sitting in the slip and ready for her next owner. This is a Clean, well equipped seaworthy New England Down east style vessel completely updated with most recent updates being varnish work, new enclosure, new batteries, buffed, waxed and bottom paint. A very fuel efficient dry, true sea boat with plenty of storage that only burns a combined 7 gallons per hour at cruise. A two-owner captain-maintained vessel, has had major engine scheduled maintenance completed in 2021-2022. complete documentation including all manuals and more. She is powered with twin Volvo TAMD42 (230 HP each) TURBO Diesel Inboards with just under 2,500 hours and well equipped with AC, Ray-Marine electronics and classic additional options and numerous upgrades throughout. Clean, well equipped, and ready.

Upgrades

  – Complete twin engine removal, update and engine room repaint and reinstall
  – Mirrors in Engine room
  – New Shaft couplers
  – All new hoses
  – New Stereo and speakers
  – New Video cameras (Engine room and mast head)
  – New All-around high outpour mast anchor and running lights
  – New AIS Transponder system
  – New Weather SIRIUS black box
  – New trim tab and bilge switches
  – New High-water alarm
  – New saltwater wash down pump and new thru hull
  – New Fire Extinguishers / flares
  – New under combing lighting Blue/White
  – New Hailer
  – New Electronics-Ray Marine Axiom Pro Radar, Plotter and Auto Pilot
  – New AIS System
  – New tall VHF Digital antenna
  – Fresh 6 coats of varnish in and out and all around
  – Newer Combing knee cushion

Vessel Walkthrough

Interior:

The Fortier 33’ Express layout features two separate cabins consisting of a forward V-berth with stowage and a main cabin to aft. The forward berth has natural lighting through an overhead hatch along with two ports. In the main cabin to port is the galley and starboard is a hanging locker, the salon consisting of a lowering dinette table and U-shaped settee that converts into a comfortable double berth, and rod holders overhead with the main control panel to after opposite of the helm above. To the Port side aft of the galley is the enclosed head with a shower and vanity. Very good ventilation is provided by opening hatches and optional AC/Heat system. Companionway steps lead up to bridge / helm deck.

  – 6'4" headroom in main cabin, Sleeps 4 comfortably, ample seating AND Storage throughout
  – Master Stateroom cushioned V berth Queen w/filler
  – Screened opening Bomar hatch with solar air circulation
  – Hanging locker
  – Drawer storage
  – Overhead opening hatch w/screen

Outside Equipment:

  – Electric windlass
  – Rod Holders (12)
  – swivel Out Riggers
  – Boarding DC Flood Lighting
  – Rear Deck flood lighting
  – Forward flood lighting
  – Tackle storage
  – Swim Platform with telescopic ladder and hand holds
  – Non-Skid
  – Cockpit bench custom seating w/storage
  – Transom shower fresh and saltwater
  – Lewmar windless with Delta plow anchor w/chain rode
  – Spare Danforth Anchor
  – Stainless steel side stanchions
  – Teak Custom swim platform with telescopic ladder
  – Teak bow pulpit w/ anchor roller
  – Fresh water wash down system
  – Deck lights
  – Storage lockers
  – Stainless steel bow rail
  – Windshield wipers (3)
  – Ensign pole socket
  – Varnished teak toe rail
  – Anti-skid deck surfaces
  – Removable soft back enclosure w/Strata Glass option
  – Reversible interior helm deck boarding ladder
  – Teak varnished cockpit combing
  – Cushioned Cockpit combing
  – Life raft cradle (raft not included)
  – Dual trumpet Horn
  – Pulpit burgee mount

Electronics:

  – Compass - Ritchie
  – Radar - Raymarine with Doppler (New April 22) -Radar Arch
  – GPS#1 - Raymarine with Upgraded transducer
  – GPS #2: Raymarine Axiom Pro with twin talking transducers (New 2021)
  – Depth sounder - Raymarine x 2
  – Autopilot - Raymarine (New axiom series 4/22)
  – Log-speedometer - Raymarine
  – Rudder angle indicator - Raymarine
  – VHF -Standard Horizon upgrade with 16? digital antenna and new hailer

Electrical:

  – AC electrical system
  – 12v DC electrical system
  – Dedicated engine Start Battery (2)
  – Dedicated Ship's Battery bank
  – Electrical bonding system
  – Xantrex battery charger / inverter
  – Battery condition gauge
  – 35' +/-of 30-amp dockside electrical cable
  – Bass illuminated breakered electrical panel
  – Voltage meter
  – TankTender gauge for fuel, water and waste
  – Master Battery shut off switch
  – Engine room optional cooling fans
  – Engine room optional lighting
  – Aluminum decking in engine room
  – Two (2) Graco crash emergency bilge pumps
  – Three battery multi position switchers (new in 2019)
  – Backup emergency offshore hoses, pumps, starters, alternators, filters and more (value $5,500+)

The Engine Rom:

The engine room holds standard twin inboard Volvo Diesels that economically produce a cruising speed of 18-20 knots and top speed of approximately 23 knots. The engine room is accessible by a large hatch that lifts hydraulically. For daily service, a small center hatch is manually removable to make routine tasks a breeze to complete.

  – Vapor Proof Battery Switch (3)
  – Bilge Pump Auto-Manual (2)
  – Eel Grass Strainers
  – Fuel Filter and Water Separators (2)
  – Racor (2)
  – Freshwater Cooling
  – Fuel Tanks Two (2) - 110 Gallon
  – AC/DC Circuit Breakers
  – Bennet Trim Tabs
  – AC/DC Circuit Breakers
  – Battery Condition Indicator
  – Polarity Indicator
  – Underwater Hardware Bonded
  – Bronze Propellers and spare set
  – Rudders - Bronze
  – AQUAMET 22 Stainless Steel Shafts
  – Bronze Shaft Struts with Cutlass Bearings
  – Sound Insulation
  – Federal Flex Couplings
  – Teleflex Manual engine controls
  – Bennet Trim tabs
  – Volvo Engine gauge cluster
  – Groco raw water sea strainers
  – Holding tank w/deck electric and manual macerator pump out
  – Engine room sound insulation
  – Racor fuel filters (2)
  – (2) Rule automatic bilge pumps
  – High water alarm
  – Dripless stuffing boxes
  – AC electrical system
  – 12v DC electrical system
  – Dedicated engine Start Battery (2)
  – Dedicated Ship's Battery bank
  – Electrical bonding system
  – Xantrex battery charger / inverter
  – Battery condition gauge
  – 35' +/-of 30-amp dockside electrical cable
  – Bass illuminated breakered electrical panel
  – Voltage meter
  – TankTender gauge for fuel, water and waste
  – Master Battery shut off switch
  – Engine room optional cooling fans
  – Engine room optional lighting
  – Aluminum decking in engine room
  – Two (2) Graco crash emergency bilge pumps
  – Three battery multi position switchers (new in 2019)
  – Backup emergency offshore hoses, pumps, starters, alternators, filters and more (value $5,500+)

Exclusions

Owner's Personal Property Dock Box on Rear Deck

Mechanical Disclaimer

Engine and generator hours are as of the date of the original listing and are a representation of what the listing broker is told by the owner and/or actual reading of the engine hour meters. The broker cannot guarantee the true hours. It is the responsibility of the purchaser and/or his agent to verify engine hours, warranties implied or otherwise and major overhauls as well as all other representations noted on the listing brochure.

Disclaimer

The company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change or withdrawal without notice.