Search results

  1. usmm1234

    Added a Bow Thruster to My 330 Express

    Installed a Vetus Bow Pro 761 Bow Thruster. Had the hull sides wet sanded, compounded, polished and polymer coated. painted the bottom, changed all the zincs and lower unit gear oil. Ready to head back in the water and back to North Myrtle Beach.
  2. usmm1234

    Grady White’s Use of Wood In Transoms and Stringers

    I finally heard back from my friend at Grady. This info comes direct from their archives. Grady White switched from exterior grade plywood to XL Treated plywood called Greenwood in 1997 in the transoms and 1998 in the stringers and bulkheads. Grady went to complete use of composites in 2014...
  3. usmm1234

    Two Week Vacation on Our 330 Express. 3pic is Edisto SC, 2nd pic is ThunderBolt GA, 1st pic is St Augustine FL

    We are taking a 1400 mile round trip vacation on our boat after 22 months of improvements. So far so good. Averaging 28.2 mph at 1.21 mpg. Loving the new Simrad AP44 Autopilot and Furuno TZT Touch12. We are going from Myrtle Beach SC to Ft Lauderdale and back.
  4. usmm1234

    Water Heater Overheating

    I don’t use the water heater very often, but the last time I turned it on. It blew the hose off the outlet due to overheating. Soft wall hose and a clamp seem to blow before the pop off pressure valve. I ordered a new fixed thermostat and breaker from Defender. Very easy to install Without us...
  5. usmm1234

    Autopilot Compass Location on Grady 330 Express

    I am replacing my old Simrad/Robertson AP11 Autopilot and Fluxgate Compass. I installed the Precision 9 Solid State Compass where the old one was. It was right next to the main trunk of wires running back to the outboards in a hidden spot in the berth under the helm Area. The new compass doesn’t...
  6. usmm1234

    Moved My Autopilot to Within Easy Reach

    The last original thing left on my Boat was the Robertson AP11 Autopilot. Every time I wanted to make an adjustment. I had to stand up out of my chair. The original Dealer installed it up on the Electronics box in the hardtop. The 20 year old unit started acting up, so I bought a new one That’s...
  7. usmm1234

    2001 330 Express Wiper Blade

    Does anyone know which wiper blade is the replacement? I bought one 1 1/2 yr ago, but I can’t remember that far back!
  8. usmm1234

    Installed Cockpit Decking In My 330 Express

    It’s been awhile since I’ve posted a project. I’m nearing completion of the boat after 16 months. I was at Freeman Catamarans making a Sales Call and climbed up in hull #2 of the new 47. The boat had black, gray and white camo decking. It looked great. They told me it was done by Deckit. It’s a...
  9. usmm1234

    Added Large High Flow Blower to Generator Area

    I have added a continuous duty high flow 12 volt blower to my generator compartment. This helps to prevent The Gen set from vapor locking. It will also allow the area to get more dry fresh air to prevent corrosion. This thing really moves some air.
  10. usmm1234

    Homemade Fuel line Bleeder for Kohler Gen Set

    I made this tool for under $10. It works great to Prime/Bleed your vapor locked Gas Kohler Gen Set
  11. usmm1234

    Added Heat Shield Sleeve to Fuel Line on Kohler Gen

    I don’t know if this will stop the vapor locking, but I read online That people had success with heat reflective tape on the fuel lines. I only did the fuel line on top of the engine. I figured heat rises? I read that Kohler discontinued these Gen sets because of vapor locking issues. I had the...
  12. usmm1234

    Fueling up to go offshore.

    Well, we got skunked. 5 Barracuda. Water is so hot. The good news is that Everything on the Boat Worked! A 15 hour 230 mile day without a hitch. That feels good after spending Every Saturday for the last year, updating pretty much everything on the boat.
  13. usmm1234

    Great price on a New Life Raft for My 330 Express

    I got a great deal on a ”New Old Stock” Viking US Coast Guard 4 person Coastal raft with hard case, auto deploy, and Stainless cradle. Air Sea Rescue in Charleston SC has them for $1995 with free freight. I had to pay sales tax since I’m in SC. The rafts are from 2016. New stock. They repack...
  14. usmm1234

    4th of July Trip to Charleston SC

    Colt Ford Concert in the Harbor. Trump flags as far as the eye could see! Great dinners out down town. Just an awesome weekend. 252 miles round trip. 202 gal of fuel. We averaged 28,8 mph. The ocean was beautiful up and back!
  15. usmm1234

    Added a Sub Woofer to my 330 Express

    I decided to add a sub woofer since it’s hard to hear any bass when we are running. I elected to use the Jensen self amplified 200 watt 8” unit. I didn’t want to cut a big hole in my boat, so I knew I wanted to mount it in the access panel For the water heater. You only have about 3 1/2” depth...
  16. usmm1234

    Location of Head Compartment Exhaust Blower On 330 Express

    Ok, you folks helped me with the generator blower. Now where is the head blower? I haven’t really looked for it, but it’s squealing like the other one. I’m guessing it’s somewhere near the hot water heater? I sure hope it’s easier to get to then the other one! I still have yet to look behind...
  17. usmm1234

    Installed a fire extinguishing System in the Generator Space

    I have a gasoline Gen set and There are 9 different fuel lines and 3 fuel filters in the generator space. I figured it might be smart to install a halon system. I installed one on my last boat. Fortunately it never went off, but it’s nice to know it’s there. Super easy. There was only one spot...
  18. usmm1234

    Added a Fire Extinguishing System to The Generator Space

    I have a gasoline Gen set and There are 9 different fuel lines and 3 fuel filters in the generator space. I figured it might be smart to install a halon system. I installed one on my last boat. Fortunately it never went off, but it’s nice to know it’s there. Super easy. There was only one spot...
  19. usmm1234

    Stainless Steel Fuel filter/water separators

    Parts Vu has the Yamaha stainless steel water separators on sale. They are normally some crazy price around $100. They have them for $56 now. Still high, but worth it. My old Mercruiser ones that Grady used, were totally corroded. While I was installing these. I used a sharp hose cutter, and cut...
  20. usmm1234

    Added Sound Proofing to 330 Express Generator Space

    I added some 1/2” sound absorbing foam to the 2 hatch panels for the Gen space. It definitely quieted things down a bit. I’m going to build a Dorade box behind the 2 vents for the compartment. A lot of noise is coming from those vents.