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Piling on. The lack of rod holders struck me immediately - but worse is no ability to add more easily. While moving the helm out of the middle may be beneficial, the electronics pod looks very crowded and limited. The entire helm seems a bit cramped compared to the 330. Not a fan of the...

There is the used market option for you as well. Seems the E units come up regularly. Otherwise, as good as Raymarine is about being backwards compatible, you are asking for a lot for 20 year old stuff to work with new. Cheap answer, find a used E unit and swap. Medium answer - get a new...

Best method is to write a check. You are on a trailer, easy to bring somewhere to have them deal with the mess and aggravations.

All the holders on my 330 have vinyl tubing going to a fitting that allows the cup to drain. As mine was well used when I got it. I needed to address this on many cup holders. From this exercise, I can state with conviction - DO not put small bolts, nuts, swivels, hooks, nor other items in...

Yeah, I don't get the fascination with large bow riders. Bow is only useful for lounging. Can't fish off it, can't overnight as it is exposed. I really thought this fad would have faded off by now.

Repowered my 2003 express 25 years ago after having a catastrophic failure 42 miles out. If the sailfish is the "right" boat for you, it is worth doing.

That is a change from my 2003, then.

On my boat, there are screws around the interior perimeter of the floor hatch. (not on the end with the hinge) The grommets you show under the hatch are drain holes, not for screws. Other people have used the screws, and laid down a bunch of sealant in the seams to keep water out of it.

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Getting tracker bars will reduce the "need" for outriggers. My preference has moved to the dial trackers from Sterling, as they can be adjusted to run on either side. While I run outriggers, there are times/days where I don't bother putting the bars in them, as they run fine from rod tips...

What species are you targeting? That can help sort out what is an appropriate holder. Many of us with 330's have added a 3rd holder on each side between the two existing gunnel holders. As long as there is nothing below the gunnel in that location, it is a fairly simple thing to install...

This is quite helpful. I think that I'll add a new helm to the winter list and take my chances with that improving the AP performance next year, and if not, well then I add a new AP at that point. @loubeer - is your AP networked to your plotter? I believe it can be done with NMEA 0183. but...

I have a Simrad AP 22 installed on my 2003 330, and assume it is original equipment. The helm is a sea star. What I’ve noticed is that the autopilot will wander a bit, leaving an S shaped wake. It seems to be worse in chop than on flat calm conditions, but it happens then too. I’ve also noticed...

Get the boat that fits your needs the best. Waiting around for might and the future means you don't make memories now.

Thanks for closing the loop. I don't have that feature on my boat, but this will be helpful to others in your shoes.

It would be much cheaper to find one with newer motors, recent electronics, and minimal deferred maintenance than buy one as described and refit it. BUT - the benefit is that you can choose every component you desire. This one sounds like one to start really low - say mid 30k, maybe insulting...

I'm on my 3rd boat at this point. My strong opinion is that one of the most important things to do is take the time to fully document ALL the wiring on the boat. While the manufacturer's manual is decent, it is only the starting point. In this case, your boat is approaching 25 years old, and...

Welcome Victor - that anticipation has to be killing you right about now!!!

Glad you got it sorted out.

You have two choices. Either go to the dealer and let them sort it out, or start learning about your boat. A harsh truth, but a novel could be written from what is left out of your original post. Get the manual for your boat and find the DC diagram pages. If you don't have one, download...