Recent content by everwhom

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    Bilge pump water intrusion?

    Another common leak area is the hull to cap joint under the rub rail. There's screws that can loosen and caulking that can fail. You only notice in rough seas.
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    Repower 330 Express

    Here are pics of my 2011 F250XCA's on my 2003 330 Express trimmed up as far as they go. Also you can see how I have the ladder "backwards" so to speak so it takes up less room. Although it's close, the motors cannot touch anything no matter how I turn them, and the rigging tubes are not getting...
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    Seakeeper Ride on 330 Express Review

    I installed the Seakeeper Ride active trim system (not the gyro!) on my 2003 330 Express this year. I did 3 200 mile (roundtrip) offshore fishing trips and I feel I can now give a real report on how it performs. Basically, I love it and feel that it was well worth the ~$22k total cost. The...
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    Repower 330 Express

    Post some pictures of your setup. I have 2011 F250XCA's on my 2003 330 Express, and my understanding is that they did not change the mounting or tilting geometry over the years (and are meant to be compatible with the original 3.3L motors). On my boat the rigging tubes get a bit of compressed...
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    330 Express Redo

    Wow - outstanding! You have a new boat!!
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    Moving 330 from wet slip to dry outdoor rack

    x2 on the desktop dehumidifier. You have to find one with a physical on/off switch as the electronic ones may not power back on if the power is interrupted. re: leaving the air conditioning running, I prefer to keep all my thru-hulls closed when I'm not using them. Too many boats sunk at the...
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    Zipwakes and SeaKeeper Ride experience?

    They've spec'ed the 600 model...
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    Zipwakes and SeaKeeper Ride experience?

    I just pulled the trigger on a Seakeeper Ride system for my 330 Express. I'll post a full build thread as they install (probably not for another couple of months).
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    Bow thruster leaking oil any ideas how to fix??

    If it's the original Sidepower with the separate oil reservoir, you should probably consider replacing with the newer gear leg that does not require any lubrication. You'd also update to the newer 5 blade prop which performs a bit better and is supposed to be quieter. I did this upgrade myself a...
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    Panda out solar in?

    You'll need a battery bank too, but I've replaced my FP with a 2000 watt Mastervolt power-combi inverter and 400 amp hours of battery. I don't use my air conditioning much, but I do get a few hours at least depending on the duty cycle. I have my motors supplying some of the amperage too.
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    Express 330 Fish box retro refrigeration

    My understanding is that it helps keep ice and the contents of the box colder for longer, but chillers don't replace the need for ice in the first place?
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    Marine Air heat on 330 express

    I'm pretty sure the AC on my 03 330 Express is the original, and it is AC only! (no heat option). There isn't a heat indicator on the control panel...
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    Grady White 330express

    My 2 cents: I'm always up and down on the hard top on my '03 to rig and unrig my outriggers, maintain antennas, etc.. I think it's easily strong enough to support at least 1 person at that level if you wanted to add a 1/2 tower (heard them called marlin towers too). I did exactly this on my...
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    Fuel Tank gage issues

    I had a sender go bad on my 330 Express, and I contacted Grady to get the right size. The original was a 1/2" longer than what was easily available, so I replaced with a slightly shorter sender. I think it's bad if the sender it too long because it may damage the tank! Replacing was easy - I...
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    Drain stoppers for fish box & ice chest

    This fit the drain on my 2003 330 Express perfectly... They come in all sizes I believe... https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0019LYCEE/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1