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I repowered with the Mercury V-10 350. Kept the seastar hydraulic steering and added a mercury control and a Simrad 7” display for the Mercury gauges These motors perform better than the Yamahas in every aspect but top end speed (because I’m a little over propped) The boat rides a little...

Other than cost, why would you choose the Honda v-8 350 over a Mercury v-10 350 on a boat rated for 700hp? The Honda is a heavier engine with less displacement

“Also, how come the 6 cylinder 350's are a non starter for you?” Displacement and torque Yamaha 350 4.3L v-6 5.3L V-8 (no longer being made) Mercury 350 5.7L V-10 The Mercury is lighter than the Honda v-8, with more displacement and torque Some guys are going Honda because they had a crazy...

My boat is a 2017 rated up to 700 hp and topped out at 51mph with the V-8 yamaha. Cruise was high 30’s at about 1.1mpg. They held the boat on plane in rough seas at 20.5 mph That’s my yardstick and the only motors that will match it are V-8’s or v-10’s That means Honda or Mercury for me. Honda...

On my 2017, the molding was made by Taylormade https://www.taylormadeproducts.com/hardware/screw-cover-vinyls/ 8349030

Update coming soon! Repowering 2017 330 Express. Current motors: Yamaha F350 V-8’s. 1400 hours. Port motor has developed a mid-section exhaust corrosion issue. Starboard motor had a new lower unit installed 28 hours ago. They’ve been great motors but I’m at the point where I don’t want to...

How the heck do you get hands in there to replace them? Through the speaker hole? Grady White Engineers should have to replace every single of these items themselves at least once on a boat after the cap and hull are joined together at the factory. I had to cut and install a 10” deckplate by...

I donated $10. How do you credit it to my account? This site is unusable on an iPhone with the ads

I paid a little over $300k for a brand new 330 in 2017…which is close to what the boat would sell for today. That’s very low depreciation. I think someone paying $700-800k on a new 330 today will be lucky to recover half that amount after 8 years.

There are two models that would crush it: a Marlin built on the 33’ hull (the ability to fight a fish all the way around the express is a shortcoming of that boat) An express with an island birth on the 45’ hull

I found the solenoid. It is behind the switch panel at the helm. I removed it and cleaned it, and it's working fine. There was debris built up that was not allowing the seals to fully close.

Does anyone know the location for the windshield washer solenoid on a 2017 330 Express? The solenoid opens when the three way switch at the helm is pressed down to operate the wiper and the water spray. Mine seems to be stuck in a partially open position that allows water to keep spraying...

I don’t think the 33 or 36 ever used wood in the transom?

I can see that being the case, but I have a specific trip in mind where a dinghy is essential. If it’s that big a PITA, then I’ll list it on Craigslist after the trip

I bought the boat to use when anchoring overnight in a mooring field, or to power up to a restaurant dock that cannot accommodate a larger boat This boat weighs just 53lbs. The aft portion of the hardtop should have no problem supporting it, if I turn it upside down and tie it down sideways...