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    Are the 330 (or other express) overhead cabin rod holders practical/useful?

    Pretty funny. Ok so if anyone knows exactly what fits into the OEM rod holder holes that'd be helpful, although I might go for just a couple on the outer sides, not the whole set, until I figure out the head-banging frequency. I will say that for as big and generally well thought out as the...
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    Are the 330 (or other express) overhead cabin rod holders practical/useful?

    I assume people would remove them so you don't whack your head on them if you lounge on the cabin. I'm with you on ditching the "magazine racks." Boat is on a lift behind my house - but unfortunately the trade off for waterfront is that I don't have a garage. LOL. So I wouldn't mind getting a...
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    Are the 330 (or other express) overhead cabin rod holders practical/useful?

    My new-to-me 330 didn't come with the hardware for the overhead rod holders in the cabin - but the wood blocks (and screws?) are still there. Are these useful to hold midsize trolling gear? Are they practical for regular storage or a total pain in the neck? I keep the boat behind my house and...
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    helm a/c

    Well, I kept measuring, I've probably spent 2 hours out on the boat with a tape measure... I'm leaning towards a webasto unit, and their dimensions are a bit wonky, I'm just not 100% positive the 12k will work. I think I'm going to have to go with their 10k unit instead, which has a slightly...
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    helm a/c

    Let’s assume it’s a 10k below and a 12k up top. I’m trying not to change the through hull which I -think- is 3/4 but not positive on that. Current AC cooling line is 5/8 but I’m not positive of my strainer size as the label is gone.
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    helm a/c

    The one vendor tech email I reached out to very explicitly didn’t want to help me size a pump, citing “too many variables” so I figured I’d be better off trying to copy the newer grady setup. I was initially convinced I could fit a 12k unit “upstairs” but having some doubts and will re-measure...
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    helm a/c

    I haven't tackled this yet but still have plans to. If anyone with a newer 330 has info on what size thru-hull and seawater pump (and piping) they are running on the boats with dual A/C units, that would be much appreciated. I believe it is a single water pickup but might be wrong on that...
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    330 Express: How to run wires from TV/Stereo to helm? (Also: TV install on starboard wall)

    Just to follow up on my TV install. I went with a 32" smart TV from best buy (Toshiba 32LF221U19), which had the added benefit of bluetooth for audio out, so in the end I didn't need to run audio cables back to the stereo. I mounted using a standard wall TV mount bracket - I re-used the two...
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    330 Express: How to run wires from TV/Stereo to helm? (Also: TV install on starboard wall)

    You know, I was close to doing that - but a previous owner had already butchered the electronics tub AND the inner liner beneath that, so of anything I thought I'd try to keep the deck watertight. I was so ticked off when I removed that piece of trim above the stairs and it didn't reveal...
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    330 Express: How to run wires from TV/Stereo to helm? (Also: TV install on starboard wall)

    Following up, another couple hours on the boat and I did find the midships rigging tube - not that it really did much other than keep the wire out of the bilge water. Was able to chase the wire down the hoses on the port side, across that tube, and then up where the holding tank is. I ended up...
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    Stumbling across wasted space while crawling around my 330...

    I've spent a few weekends disassembling my new-to-me 2002 330 and am really surprised at how much space seems to be inaccessible or wasted... feels like in many cases Grady was trying to make the boat look finished at the expense of a fair bit of room. This isn't a criticism of Grady, I saw a...
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    330 Express: How to run wires from TV/Stereo to helm? (Also: TV install on starboard wall)

    I'm stumped. I'm trying to connect a NMEA 2000 cable from the stereo (original location, above the TV) to the helm where my NMEA bus is. I can get the wire anywhere I want on the port side of the boat - but can't figure out how to cross over to the starboard side so I can go up the helm wiring...
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    Microwave for a 2002 330 Express?

    Comically, that Muave ALSO looks like it is identical to the "williams sonoma" one I installed. Not that it's a guarantee, but the control panel layout is identical. (and it is sufficiently odd as it is)
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    Microwave for a 2002 330 Express?

    Tappan seems to be out of business. I'm saving the GW cust service lifeline for inevitable more major projects. LOL I measured 27 times and decided I could make this work. Took an oscillating tool to the opening today, cut about a quarter inch off the top (so there was nothing left for the...
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    Microwave for a 2002 330 Express?

    Update: Well the williams-sonoma microwave looks nice, (and was only $85) but I am suspicious it is exactly the same as the $49 Wal-Mart one... Despite their assurances to the contrary, it is awfully close to 10.2" high. :confused: Will make a little more effort today to see about cramming it...
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    Microwave for a 2002 330 Express?

    I've continued my search and found another 872 microwaves that are all 10.2 or 10.3 inches tall... to my great surprise the one I found with a PUBLISHED height under 10" was a Williams-Sonoma store brand unit. Called WS and got a guy to measure, he said it actually came in just shy of 10"...
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    Microwave for a 2002 330 Express?

    I give up, I've looked high and low, but seems like the shortest microwave I can find is 10.2" high. This is about a quarter inch taller than I can comfortably fit in my original 2002 330 galley. (I tried, no amount of shoving will fit the 10.2" microwave through the 10" hole. Do I have to...
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    Just picked up a 2002 330 Express

    Thanks guys, between weather and work I've only had a couple days to spend on the boat but I'm making progress. I finally found some original manuals and sure enough something said 'the optional relay will prevent your vaccum pump from running when the discharge tank is full." A buddy with a...
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    Just picked up a 2002 330 Express

    Apologies, I misspoke. Yes, I've got the whole holding tank debacle on the starboard side, my port side is largely empty save 3 water pumps. I'm definitely capable of fixing this, but haven't dealt with a holding tank system before or diaphragm pumps for that matter. I believe the holding...
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    Just picked up a 2002 330 Express

    Just picked up a 2002 330 express.. All the major systems were good but our 17 hour shakedown cruise home revealed a handful of issues. Most comical was freshwater raining down from the ceiling in the cabin, finally discovered the windshield washer hose this afternoon. All the major systems...