1: Volvo Penta KAMD-42 PA Inboard diesel 460 horsepower 2350 hours Direct Port
2: Volvo Penta KAMD-42 PA Inboard diesel 460 horsepower 2350 hours Direct Starboard
Yacht Broker: Dan Schermerhorn CPYB | 508.514.0164 | [email protected]
All measurements are approximate and not guaranteed. Speeds are subject to load, conditions and other factors. Please contact a Boston Yacht Agent to confirm the accuracy of all information
1997 33' Fortier Downeast Hardtop Express, powered by twin Volvo TAMD42 230hp Turbo diesels.
18 kt cruise. She's has updated electronics package and always professionally and captain maintained.
This Eldridge-McGinness designed hull is proven for it's sea keeping ability. The molded-in keel and spray rails offer exceptional stability and give her a soft, dry entry into the water. The hull and decks are foam-cored with "Core-Cell" making her the stiffest and strongest boat in her class without adding unnecessary weight. She's equipped with reliable marine electronics and turn key ready for cruising or fishing.
“White Cap” is the highly desired express version of this sea worthy New England Down east style vessel. She is powered with very economical twin Volvo TAMD42 (230HP each) TURBO Diesel Inboards with just under 2350 hours and well equipped with reverse heat and AC, RayMarine electronics and classic additional options and upgrades throughout. Clean, well equipped and turn key ready to go.
Engines and Mechanical
- 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 day hatch with pneumatic lift makes routine tasks a breeze to complete.
- 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 day hatch 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
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- 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
Bennett 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 / 3000 watt 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+)
- Flush Mount Cockpit Lights
- 2 Aft Halogen Spotlights
- GPS Chart Plotter w/10" Color Screen
- Raymarine Autopilot w/Hydraulic Steering (Model ST6000)
- Raymarine Pathfinder Radar w/8" Screen
- Raymarine Digital Sounder Scanner
- Raymarine Fishfinder w/6" Color Screen
- Raymarine Sirius SR100 Weather Station
- Raymarine GPS Chart Plotter w/10" Color Screen w/Weather Report Interface
- Standard Horizon Quantum CX500-8 VHF Radio 25 w/FM Receiver
- Twin Chrome Trumpet Horns
- Remote Cameras for Engine Room and Aft Transom
- Shakespeare Omni-Directional Marine TV/FM Antenna
- Compass - Ritchie
- Radar - Raymarine -Radar Arch
GPS#1 - Raymarine with Upgraded transducer
GPS #2: Standard Horizon
Depthsounder -
- Raymarine x 2 Autopilot -
- Raymarine ST6001 Log-speedometer - Raymarine
Rudderangle indicator – Raymarine
- Raymarine
VHF -Standard Horizon upgrade with 16’ digital antenna
BONUS: Two new Raymarine Axiom Pro dual transducers installed and futured for the axiom system (New $5,000 installed)
Galley- Standing Galley
- Hot and Cold Pressure Water
- Alcohol double burner stove
- Microwave
- Portable coffee maker
- Hot water heater 12 +/- gallons
- Beautiful Teak down below with teak cabinet and drawer storage.
- Stainless steel DUAL sink and hot/cold faucet.
- Screened opening hatches and ports with shades
- Norcold AC/DC refrigerator w/freezer
- Paper towel dispenser
- Microwave oven
- Pantry lockers
- Dual stainless steel sinks
- Drawer storage
- Pressure water system
- Overhead opening hatch w/screen
- Cutting board
- Adult beverage cabinet
- Fire extinguisher
- Original molded fiberglass hull, refinished w/dark blue awlgrip
- Simpson Lawrence #500 Vertical winches w/ 1/4" chain
- Tan fiberglass deck
- All exterior teak finished w/3 coats of Cetol, Spring 2020
- Modified V bottom w/hard chines and flared bow and centerline shallow keel
- Fiberglass cored hull using Airex sandwich construction
- Teak ladder to the cockpit, starboard and port side
- Collapsible swim ladder off rear platform w/Teak steps
- Cetol finished Teak swim platform w/ladder
- Full rear transom
- Varnished teak windshield w/ three windshield wipers
- Fore deck, stainless steel railing over Teak based bow pulpit and non-skid deck w/stainless hand rails
- International Navigation Lights
- Deck Hardware
- Stainless Bow Chocks
- Stainless Bow Cleats
- Stainless Spring Line Cleats
- Stainless Stern Cleats and Hawsepipe
Fuel and Water Deck Plates
Bridge Helm Deck- L-shaped settee
- Pneumatic engine day hatch
- Hydraulic Lift on Engine Hatch for easy engine access
- Murray helm seat (NEW)
- Chart table/storage
- Additional engine room access
- Three skate wing opening zippered eisenglass windows
- Optional inside hard top additional lighting
- Two Fire Extinguishers
- Two Bowmar opening ventilation hatches
- Oregon Scientific weather station
- Non Skid Surface
- Edson Destroyer Wheel
- Hydraulic Steering
- Engine Instrumentation
- Non-Skid surface
- Large storage locker / fish hold in deck belly
- Access hatch for rudders and running gear
- Self-Bailing Cockpit
- Non-Skid Molded In
- Removable Aft Deck
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 Bowmar hatch with solar air circulator
- Hanging locker
- Drawer storage
- Overhead opening hatch w/screen
- Berths (4)
- Berth Cushions
- Forward Bulkhead Shelf
- Drawers Under Berth
- Cabin Light – 12V
- Dinette Table
- Opening Ports
- Screens Teak & Holly Sole
- Teak Louvered Companionway Door
- Opening Cabin Hatches (3)
- Screened opening hatches and ports with shades
- Marine Air a/c w/digital control (12k BTU)
- U-shaped settee
- Adjustable dining table
- Storage lockers
- Drawer storage
- (2) Overhead opening hatches w/screens
- Side ports with shade and pop in screens
- Overhead rod storage
- Sharp 700w Microwave Oven
- Cruisair 3MXII 12,000 BTU Air Conditioning w/Reverse Cycle Heat
- Fresh Water Electric Head
- Crown #25 ACTC Marine Head
- Stainless Steel 6 Gallon Hot Water Heater
- 8 life jackets
- 2 life rings
- Portable 2 million CW Spotlight
- Flares, horn, twin kit
- 3 fire extinguishers
- Fire and Carbon Monoxide alarms
- Brass reading lights
- 50' water hose
- 30 amp 110v shore power cord 25' length
- 6 rod holders in cockpit
- Ensign and staff for bow and stern
- Interior/Exterior rod holders on port and starboard
- 30' Lee outriggers
- 8 "Rocket Launcher" rod holders on hardtop
- 6 rod holders flush mounted to cockpit
- Screens for port and hatches
- Boat hooks:
- 20 kg Delta anchor on anchor pulpit w/approx 200' rode and chain lead
- Cockpit seat covers w/custom upholstery
- 8 braided docklines, 4 large fenders w/protective cloth sleeves
- Complete manufacturers' operating manuals on all systems
- Custom Toast canvas for entire bridge deck
- Bennett trim tabs
- Dual racor 500 fuel filters
- 2 automatic bilge pumps
- Seastar hydraulic steering wheel at elevated cockpit steering station to starboard
- Bronze sea strainers
- Tank tender gauges
- Jabsco fresh/salt water cockpit washdown pumps w/hoses
- Spare set of 4 Blade Bronze Propellers
- Offshore Spare Parts Kit
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
ExclusionsOwner possessions not included (EIRPB, additional dock lines, fenders name boards and other items that may be pointed out.
DisclaimerThe 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.
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