Recent content by HMBJack

You could assign it to a Trucker who does this for a living. I used UShip.com to move a 265 (Florida to California) on it's own trailer years ago and had good luck.

Only thing I would add, is on take off, I keep the engines trimmed at like zero to 5%. Once the boat is up on plane, I trim the engines up to about 33% or so. Doing this is no different than what a pilot routinely does with wing flaps on take off. I think the only drawback of the 3 Vs. 4...

"My question, is there anything better" My answer: No. I repowered my 2006 330 as well. Went from F250's to F300's. Like you, I tried the props from my 250's on the 300's. They did fine except the top end was lacking. I could only reach about 5,600 RPM's WOT. These were 17 pitch 4 blades...

"Those with 258's, please chime in and thoughts from others would be welcomed." I spent alot of time on a close friend's 258 (w twin 150 two strokes). Hull was a year 2000 if that matters. Worst riding GW I have ever been on (my personal experience so no hard feeling to others out there). I...

I'm not a fan of any deck material. My 330 is in the elements 12 months a year and that stuff just fades and breaks down. And it is super hard to remove. Research it well before buying and installing. If you can keep the sun and weather off it, it may last longer.

OMG, what a set-up! Congratulations!

I also just donated. These Ads are killing me! Thank you for what you do for all of us. Much appreciated and hopefully you'll get a few $ from all of us active Users.

Have you rinsed your tank compartment annually like the GW Owner's Manual says? (few of us here do BTW) Is your Tank compartment damp? i.e. do you see black mold in the underside area of your access caps? This is likely the case if you still have the factory pop-in access caps (Vs. screw in...

I removed my cockpit bolsters entirely. I got tired of watching them deteriorate in the sun. Re-surfaced them and thought there has to be a better way. So, I patched and sanded the many screw holes for the SS Clips and did a color matched gel coat skin over each hole. Machine Wet sanded...

I too have a 330 and built the do it yourself system in this video. My bilge is dry as a bone with this. I had an extra switch at the helm panel and can activate the pump manually anytime. Mine is not automatic though that can be done. The system works great. I have two pickups basically...

I don't know if mine is the same size but here's some info. I installed an Airmar B175H to starboard of the ~6" high rib that's down in there. This is one of two structural ribs that you see in the aft bilge area. There is a pretty decent sized flat area there and mine is a chirp with 20...

"What's the best practice for installing the new ones as far as using a sealant in the screw holes and under the port? Is a sealant/epoxy/caulking needed? " >>> In my opinion, I would not use the old holes but rather twist the rim of the screw in port a few degrees and drill new holes. I used...

With all due respect and for the sake of safety, Have you removed the 5 pop out inspection ports in the transom splash well yet? Best upgrade anyone can do on a 330 is to remove these 5 and toss them in the garbage. Then install 5 Beckson (or equivalent) screw in types. The pop out types...

I have owned my 2006 330 for over 14 years now. Love the boat 100%. I repowered with F300's two years ago and they seem perfect for this heavy hull. I drove a friend's 330 with F350's and it was very fast and very impressive. Still, I would favor the 300's for reasons others have mentioned...

I agree with Kirk's advice above. Can always re-power later (if ever). Looks like a beauty!