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    Binoculars

    Very pricey, but I highly recommend the stabilized binocs (I have the Fujinon). I find conventional binoculars very hard to use on the water because of all the movement.
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    33 express rocket launcher Pedestal

    I ended up adding 4 holders to the hard top supports to use for this exact issue... https://www.greatgrady.com/threads/easy-addition-of-4-rod-holders-to-330-express.31013/
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    Removing passenger seat in backs 330 express

    I've also not replaced the screws after removing a bunch of bolsters for cleaning and refinishing with SEM vinyl paint. I figure if they move around too much I can put them back. re: leak into the head, you might be getting water in under the rub rail at the deck to cap joint. I had to reseal...
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    LED Bar Lights - 25% off

    Just installed one of these on my 33 Express. I did a bunch of research and felt that the Black Oak's were really good value. Hopefully it will work well for many years, but definitely great out of box. Note in my opinion you really want to mount it so that zero light hits any part of the bow...
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    Should I add power steering assist to 2019 freedom 285?

    I added it to my 330 last winter and I have to say I really like it a lot. My buddy has a newer Canyon 336 (same hull) and I was always jealous of the power steering. Definitely makes docking easier (my wheel already had the Edson knob), and it also makes the boat less tiring to drive when I'm...
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    Kill Switch

    For what it's worth I use my FELL MOB every time I'm out. I often troll solo, and if somehow I fell overboard (unexpected wave when I was reaching out to untangle a line or something) I'd really hate to be watching my boat motoring away from me at 5 knots... I suspect all new boats will come...
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    Garmin reactor 40 auto pilot location

    Hmm - that's a pretty wet spot. You may consider moving it, especially if it's been damaged by water.
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    2006 330 Express-Aft Transom Drop in Box.

    Ugh, that sucks. I think your only option is to fabricate something to fit, but the lip is pretty thin... Maybe you can borrow one, make a mold, and do a new one in fiberglass? A decent glass shop could probably do that, or could make a decent DIY project. Or maybe you can modify the opening to...
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    Interference on VHF

    You might want to try bringing a handheld VHF on board to see if you pick up the same interference on that. If so, then it's your autopilot pump that's transmitting the noise and may be defective or have some other problem...
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    Radar mounting on hardtop pics

    I used a 12" stainless steel mount with an integrated all-around LED light from a company called Battlewagon: https://battlewagonmounts.com/products/a124-12-aft-leaning-radar-dome-mount-with-4-degree-down-angle I figured higher was better, but the 6" mount would have worked fine as well. The...
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    Garmin reactor 40 auto pilot location

    Friendly suggestion: Please post pictures of where you've looked already and how you've gained access... When you mention "electronics box" or "electrical panel" we all may be talking about different things... For example, there's the big switch panel inside the cabin and also the smaller switch...
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    Garmin reactor 40 auto pilot location

    Mine is under the livewell accessible by removing the tackle drawers... Each installer chooses their own location and that's where mine wound up after being moved because of electrical interference (compass would deviate like crazy when I operated the trim tabs). Tracing the cable from the pump...
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    Garmin GPSMAP's w/ internal antennae

    I have 2 7612 units on my 330 Express - one in the upper electronics box and one in the dash. They both get excellent GPS fixes -- haven't checked the actual accuracy, but always spot on. These days I wouldn't bother with getting a hard-top mounted antenna...
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    Rupp outriggers on 330 express

    For what it's worth, my Lee's sidewinder bases are mounted to the hard top without any welding (done by the PO). I have 18' carbon riggers and often pull heavy bars -- no issues in 5+ years.
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    Adding swivel rod holders 330 express

    I went with short bent butts for my live-bait rods because they also work fine in a stand up harness. (I have Talica 50's which perform like the older-school 80's). I'm installing the short Lee's 6-inch, 0 degree holder so there's enough clearance for the reel. They do sell inserts to pop into...
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    Adding swivel rod holders 330 express

    I think you will be OK with the 15 degree swivels in that position. I added 15 degree fixed holders in that position (actually by accident because I'd thought they were all 15's) and this past summer I used a swivel inserts with bent butt rods for giant fishing. The up and down angle does shift...
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    Looking To Move To Cape Cod

    I'm in Brewster and keep my boat at Sesuit Harbor. I also spend a few weeks each summer fishing off Nantucket... It sounds like you're trailering so you're going to have a pretty wide selection of places to fish depending on what's biting and conditions. The prevailing summer winds are from the...
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    Livewell/ Fish boxes re Rubber Seal

    For what it's worth, I used the Taco 1/2" x 1/2" weather seal to do my fish box lid on my 330 Express. It was actually a little too high I think, and I probably would have been better with the 3/8" x 5/8" version. But it went on very easily and fit fine once the rubber mashed down a bit...
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    Adding 20" single row light bar to Grady 330 Express Hard top

    https://www.blackoakled.com/collections/marine-led-light-bars Seems like they have good reviews and great pricing