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    Transom Failure Incidents

    As Grady-White Owners, I know we all fret and worry about our "wet transoms". We obsess over the bang cap, and worry about wet rot, weakened transoms and the like. Of course, hired Marine Surveyors scare us with their inspection reports (rightfully so I suppose). My question here is - who on...
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    Repower 330

    Regardless if the boat's transom can truly handle HP in excess of the manufacturer's spec., you will likely have a hard time insuring it. But don't take my word on this. Check with your insurance contact. I would make my decision based on that.
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    Boat seesawing on mooring

    My answer: no. If you are light on fuel that could affect your boat while anchored. The 330 carries one ton of fuel when full.
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    33 express dead bait!

    You may have done nothing wrong. The bait will die overnight if your harbor had a Red Tide (depleted oxygen) or a high water temp.
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    NJ Offshore Wind Farms Pros/Cons/Conspiracy theories

    I'm in California so please enlighten me. What exactly is killing the whales from this program? Underwater blasting? If so, can't they deploy the gear without underwater blasting?
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    Repowered my seafarer 228!!

    Perfect prop you have there. 4 blade 16 pitch...
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    2002 GW 330 Express - w/ TRIPLE Suzuki 300's

    IMHO - I think it's a really bad idea to put 900 horsepower on a 2002 330. Kinda like putting a 10,000 pound boat on a trailer rated at 5,000 pounds.
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    218 Adventure vs. 232 Gulfstream

    Yes, Yes and Yes. Seasick (above) said it right. And FWIW, I had a 228 for years and loved it. Until I bought a 265. Loved that one too. Loved the 265 until I bought a 330. Best boat ever for me. The common thread in my boat purchases: BEAM. Go wide and you'll always be smiling!
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    265 Capsized of Jersey Coast

    There is alot we know and alot we don't know. Hookup said it right: "The real lesson here is you need early warning that your hull is filling up with water before it reaches the tipping point." So, one thing is for certain, we should all have High Water Alarms in our bilges. That's my advice.
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    330 Express Freshwater Washdown Hose

    Thinking that cutting an inspection port behind the sink may be much easier? <<<< Negative. You need to go from the bottom up (in aft cabin ceiling). After you remove the ceiling panel, you can cut and insert an access port there if you want (for the next time!). Sometime after 2002, the GW...
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    2004 33' Grady White Express Light Accessories and Navigation 3 questions

    My input to you: For #1 and #3, purchase a multi meter. Become familiar with how to test voltage on your circuits. As a boat Owner, you'll need to learn this anyway. Only then, can you diagnose what's wrong in your spreader light and FW Tank circuit. For example, if you are SURE you are...
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    Custom dash panel ?

    Tap Plastics has the material you want + will sell you the all important jig saw blade to cut the material. I bought enough material to make two panels in case I screwed one up.
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    SCAD tank level monitor

    Looks great. I especially like the idea of installing it without the need to "open" the holding tank :)
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    Horn

    Good luck with that...
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    Galvanic Corrosion???

    would there be any issues with stainless hose clamps on the aluminum t-top frame? - eventually yes. Can make a nice rubber insulator from an old bike tire tube. If cut right, you won't even know it's there.
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    Freedom 285 Battery Charger and Autopilot

    ProMariner makes a good 3 stage charger. I have been happy with mine. Be sure to get the wiring and fuse set-up right. Best to "over gauge" the wiring on any charger installation. If it specs for 12G, go with 10G.
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    Inspected Gas Tank Compartment

    Thanks to all for your remarks. About 5 years ago, I switched out my pop in access ports (6" Round) with the screw in kind. Sealed them with 4200. These screw in types are virtually water tight. I know this from doing the rear splash well area. What looks like water intrusion under my...
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    Inspected Gas Tank Compartment

    While I agree, there is no need to this now. That day will come I guess when I get any sort of leak. My main objective was to re-seal the 17 year old silicon caulk which I know was leaking a bit. I was pretty happy with what I saw after I lifted the panel.
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    Inspected Gas Tank Compartment

    My 330 Express is a model year 2006. Since the boat was built, the fuel tank deck plate has never been removed. So the other day, I lifted the deck plate off to do an inspection. While, I have rinsed the tank compartment with freshwater from time to time, I wanted to see if I had any issues...
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    Replacement Grill for 330 Stern corner

    Thank you Flot. That amazon link to the Attwood grill looks to be exactly what I need. I will go to the boat and measure it today. Appreciate you taking the time to help!