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  1. jip40

    Lost a trim tab on 330 need replacement

    Thanks seasick - I found the 20" plane under the parts section which I hadn't seen when I was on the site before. Unfortunately, I need the entire trim tab system and it doesn't appear to be offered in 20" size. Plus Overton's offered a 30% discount which brought the delivered price close to...
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    Lost a trim tab on 330 need replacement

    Had the boat pulled from the water after the first week of ARS season - surprise, the port trim tab was missing. My year they used a 12" x 20" Bennett tab. Bennett now only makes 18" & 24" tabs. Talked to Grady & they gave me a phone number for Bennett which only gets you to voicemail...
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    Side Vent window handles for 330 express

    Do you have a link for the part at sea dog? I went to the site & didn't know where to look - Thanks
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    Comparing 330 Express Years 2004 and 2008

    I have a 2002 330 with original F225's (approx 1,400 hours). I bought the boat in 2011 from the original owner. I used to keep the boat full of fuel, topping off prior to going offshore each time. This year I started out with some old fuel so I decided to drain both tanks before adding any...
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    Converting ladder from old style to new on 2002 330

    For you youngsters it is - I'm 79 & need all the help I can get :cool:
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    Converting ladder from old style to new on 2002 330

    Well that's a bitch - just checked out some photos - don't know why but I thought you could get to the underneath area, guess I would have been real surprised on Sunday when I got to my boat. Looks like I will be going with a top mount & possibly on the port side. Any suggestions on how a top...
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    Converting ladder from old style to new on 2002 330

    This looks like it will be the best option for me if it fits on the boat. It holds 400 lbs & gets good reviews. Mounting from underneath the platform it wouldn't interfere with the transom door. I also like that when I forget to stow the ladder, on takeoff, it will swivel up instead of...
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    Converting ladder from old style to new on 2002 330

    Looking at the design, I don't think it would provide the stability I'm looking for. Too often we have to deploy the ladder 50 miles offshore, in 2-3' chop, so someone (hopefully not me) can clear fishing line from the props.
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    Converting ladder from old style to new on 2002 330

    I would like to convert from the old style rigid boarding ladder to the new style folding one. Primarily to be able to launch ladder while in the water. Has anyone done this & how difficult is it to get a secure mounting. I realize it would make dock boarding a little more difficult but I...
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    How do I tell what auto pilot I need?

    I also installed a FURUNO 300 AP on my 330 - so far it works great & interfaces with my all Garmin network - 5212 & 5012
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    Which windlass is this?

    There’s a NIB for sale on THT parts forum - it’s the same model as yours
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    Have any 330 owners installed a Westerbeke 5.0MCG ?

    Have any 330 owners even looked at the Westerbeke 5.0MCG
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    Have any 330 owners installed a Westerbeke 5.0MCG ?

    I have a 2002 330 with a non-working Kohler 5E generator. I am looking at a Westerbeke 5.0MCG which is 3" wider that the Kohler. My boat is 6 hours away so it will be a while before I can visually check to see if the 3" would make a difference in the installation. As all owners know access is...
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    Express 330 Autopilot EV400???

    I don't have the Raymarine EV-400 but I did recently change out my Simrad AP-11 (16 years old and been fighting with it for past two years). I looked at all but really was drawn to the new Fuiruno Navpilot 300. The features looked great and it was priced and sized for medium sized boats. I...
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    Need guidance from 330 owners

    Thanks - I'm getting a lot of good suggestions of where to look - having been behind the AC/DC panel before I recall a fair amount of room to mount components - my forward bilge is quite wet with A/C runoff, etc I'm surprised that would be a good location for the compass unless it is totally sealed
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    Need guidance from 330 owners

    Thanks Everwhom Were the units in the aft berth visible or were they behind panels - I don't remember seeing anything in aft cabin ceiling other than the overhead light
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    Need guidance from 330 owners

    Thanks. I'll be heading down to the boat on the 20th and check it out - That pump may be difficult to get to as the genny sits right in front of water tank.
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    Need guidance from 330 owners

    My 16 year old Simrad AP-11 autopilot has crapped out. I have purchased the new Furuno Navpilot 300 as a replacement. My Immediate need is to locate the five major components of AP-11 (1) AP-11 Control Unit (2) RFC35 Fluxgate Compass (3) J3000X Junction Unit (4) RPU80 Reversible Pump (5)...
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    Trim Tab Auto Retract Feature?

    My 2002 330 did not have the auto retract & I keep the boat in high/dry storage. It seems that every time the boat was lifted out of the water the tabs were extended. I was told that the valves had a pressure release feature and lifting it with tabs extended wouldn't cause them to fail. Rather...
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    Fischer Panda 4200

    I've had my Kohler 5E for the seven years that I've owned this boat - it has be a PITA and a money sink from day one. With the amount of $$$ I've put in over the years I could have paid for a new one - but that's water over the proverbial bridge. I too have considered going diesel but have...