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I'm running the yamaha SWII series props. Don't know off the top of my head the diameter and pitch. I'm figuring the fact that my F250's are the older 3.3L vs the 4.2L is the reason I need to be up closer to 4800-5000 to maintain good speed. I should mention I still plane around 4500 but I...

Thanks for the input. Yes it would be upgrading from the smaller 3.3 to 4.2 What do you mean by "huge" improvement? I know with my F250's I need to run up to 5-5500 to get on plane and it really does not like being below 4800-5100 to stay on plane if I have a decent load on board. Around...

Wow, 1000lb for $20. I need to know that guy. Now with chill plates and F300's I may very well have to take you up on seeing that boat.

The F300's go for about $22K/ea and then there is a grand or two rigging since you go from analog to digital and a couple of F250's with 1100hrs will bring $10K-$14K leaving a delta of $32-$36K. Unfortunately I'm not in the category to consider it "minimal" (wish I was). If anybody knows of...

Thanks for the feedback and if I get more serious I may take you up on that ride. What year is your 33 and do you have the freezer plates as well? Considering adding on my 05, definitely if I invest in the engines.

Anyone upgrade their 250s to 300s and can comment on performance difference on a 33 express? Have 1100hrs and it might be time just trying to judge since its not cheap Also any feedback on digital controls Thanks

Thanks for the update Jeff. That's a pretty good price

Just had a survey done on the 2005 33 express I'm purchasing and the surveyor told me one of the best things to coat metal below water components with to stop marine growth was slick50, the same stuff put in engines for improved performance. Anyone else heard this or tried it? Seems strange...

Question for all of you Raymarine users out there. I am buying a 2005 33 Express with a single C80 screen for radar/plotter/fishfinder. Way too small. I used to own a 2006 33 Express back in 2010 and had an E120 and E80 that included radar/plotter, DSM300 and as well as sirius weather. My...

Thanks guys. Jip40, would be interested in the price just so U have a range going in. Those Garmin's came out great. Blends right in. What thickness starboard? Obviously it does not interfere with the console travel.

Just bought a 2005 GW 33 Express and wondering about chill plates in side cooler and back box. Had a 2006 same boat from 2008-2010 and wondering if costs came down and anyone has ideas on mounting.

Just bought a 2005 33 Express and it has a C80 Raymarine as well as radio and autopilot mounted in the pop up enclosure at helm. Years ago had a 2006 with E120 and E80 so I could see more screens and info. My question is since the console now has the cuts has anyone purchased a new pop up...

Anybody have estimates on replacing canvas on a 33 Express (or any other model for that matter)? I just got a quote of $3400 to replace the side and rear curtains and trying to guage how this stacks up as well as what the factory will charge (haven't called them yet). Also, I have a tear along...

Thanks guys for all the input. I did just come back from the Boston Boat sow and talked to a grady dealer as well as a guy who independently sells thrusters. Grady dealer input was limited and told me to call the shop tomorrow. The guy who sells thrusters in Mystic, CT was very informative...

Thanks Tony. I had read in the manual that they had a dealer/rep in New Bedford but I look on their web site and it is not there. Will have to call the company direct.