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    33 express rocket launcher Pedestal

    Don’t forget there is a thick aluminum plate glasses in that panel. If you stick your hand under the deck plate on the aft side of my launcher you can feel the bevel of where the plate starts.
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    33 express rocket launcher Pedestal

    I would get a birdsall unit and get the deck plate. Save you about $4k vs the release. The release has a deck plate to allow for removal but in has a bump in the middle of the plate where you could jam your toes. Release does make a flush mount plate to alleviate that issue but pedestal isn’t...
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    33 express rocket launcher Pedestal

    Release marine 4” no bolt pedestal. Teak 4 rod launcher with bait tray, two cup holders and tackle drawer. Bait tray nonskid clear coat. Thing is rock solid and everyone loves it. Have the release helm chair too.
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    330 Fresh Water problem?

    The hose runs from your tank straight to the accumulator tank. The balloon inside accumulator tanks could develop a pin sized hole/ just get worn out/ whatever. I have a 330 since new in 2004. Replaced the freshwater pump I think three times. First one or two lasted 10 years or so. Then I put a...
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    Fisherman 222 Upper Station

    I used to own a 222 for 7 years. Would work out nicely
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    Fisherman 222 Upper Station

    Go to Kelly welding in wanchese. He does them all the time. Hell add a ladder from leaning post to back of t top. Get rid of the canvas and screw a thick piece of starboard then the tower is welded on top
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    AC Panel on 330

    I’ve had the same issue on a 2004 330. Except my ammeter is ok but voltmeter on left is bad. The blue seas won’t fit without alterations and even then may not fit. I have not been able to find a direct replacement. The manufacturer that made the panel doesn’t make them anymore and the...
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    GW 330 Rocket Launcher (cockpit)

    No, I used 4000uv 3m marine sealant between the diamond nonskid deck and the bottom of the base plate. It’s thru bolted underneath. Half my plate is bolted through the section of the deck that has the metal piece glassed in, the other half of the plate is bolted aft of the plate. Then there is...
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    GW 330 Rocket Launcher (cockpit)

    Put 4 hole, with tray, cup holders and tackle drawer.
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    1991 GW Sailfish Sitting heavy at stern in water

    I had a 1990 Grady-white 252GT Sailfish with yamaha 200s (carbuerated and then saltwater series now my friend owns it with hpdi 200s). From 2001-2002 these items were performed: Osprey Marine in Deale MD awlgrip hull and topsides, soda blast bottom, barrier coat, etc. (no wet spots or rot)...
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    Targeting Billfish in Tournaments

    what if it was more worthwhile to target blue ones than sails and whites? what kind of spread would you pull?
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    Targeting Billfish in Tournaments

    What is the best way to target billfish in tournaments from north carolina to maryland using dead bait with circle hooks. What types of spreads do you grady guys pull or would you recommend?
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    Water heat location and access on 330 Express

    on my '04 33 there is a vertical wall with an access plastic panel screwed in underneath the starboard flip down seat hatch in the helm. The access is free and clear and easy really. Baits Motel I would think you would have had that panel on ur '06.
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    Racor Filter Changeover ??

    husy the more the filter catches stuff the more fuel flow oit will allow. My 300 hpdi's have a fuel pressure of 55gph so 55 aint too far away from 60.