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    2003 330 Express Overhead Electronics Cabinet- Best way to run a wire

    No need to remove the tub. There are holes in it to get the Nema drop cables up to your electronics and there is a long opening in the front of the gauge area that will work down into the area behind the cabin breaker panel. Just have to work with a few slots here and there.
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    2003 330 Express Overhead Electronics Cabinet- Best way to run a wire

    If you want to get to the helm instrument cabinet and then into an area behind the breakers, the support tube is the easiest and from behind the gauges area you can feed drop cables down into the area behind the electronics panel. I ran my Nema net work up into the overhead radio box thru the...
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    Positioning Offshore 242 on boat lift

    In that case they would both have 10 pounds of tension, discounting the weight of the extra string which would add marginally to the weight.
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    NMEA 4 way T

    The simple answer is yes. It does not matter where you place the power onto the Nema bus. There are limitations on the length of runs but they are typically not an issue for our size boats. You can actually place T (drop down) connectors in various places by running lines between them so they do...
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    Positioning Offshore 242 on boat lift

    40 years ago I knew the answer to your comment off the top of my head. Now all I know is there’s a harmonic issue and not necessarily a resonant issue. I believe the length weight and tension all play a factor in the frequency of vibration. Plan to dig a little bit and relearn some things.
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    Positioning Offshore 242 on boat lift

    Assuming all the cables have the same length.
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    Positioning Offshore 242 on boat lift

    With regard to CG, you can use a cable tensiometer to determine equal tensions in fore and aft cables which means the CG will be relatively centered over your bunks.
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    Resealing of 33 Express Side Vent

    I removed both side vents on my 2007 330 and found there was no real need to seal. All was perfectly sealed. If not, it would be very easy to seal with 4200 or something that seals the edges but mine was completely fiberglass over.
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    Replacement of bolster cushions

    There are stainless steel Phillips head screws that are accessible from within the grommets on the bottom of the bolsters. A long Phillips head screwdriver can find the screws and unscrew them allowing the bolsters to be lifted off of stainless steel brackets.
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    Help identify switch in 12V breaker box - 375 Freedom

    My guess that is the galvanic isolator switch, but I'm surprised it is not labeled. That had to be missed at the factory and would never meet ABYC standards. It looks very similar to the switch (30A) on my 330. If that's what it is, it simply controls power into your 115V bus through the...
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    Bilge High Water Alarm?

    Real important if you overnight at sea. I put ours (330) in the cabin bilge about 6" above the low point. We never (normally) have water that high. It is loud, easy to test, and easy to install. There are many types and prices. I opted for a electronic sensor versus a float switch. Don't...
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    282 Sailfish Cabin Moisture Control

    I put mine up on the counter so that it drains into the sink and overboard versus into the bilge from the floor drain. You might be surprised how much water those produce. Unless that drains into a sump, draining it into the bilge may create further problems for you. If it drains into a sump...
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    282 Sailfish Cabin Moisture Control

    Yep, tried the absorption products with poor results. They filled up and stopped working in a week or two. The heaters don't remove water they just raise the temp thereby reducing relative humidity. What I use drips water out of the cabin continuously, more so in humid conditions.
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    282 Sailfish Cabin Moisture Control

    I'm in Central Florida on the Gulf Coast and have had a 30 pint dehumidifier in the cabin for years and it seems to keep both cabin and the helm (enclosed with canvas) relatively dry and mildew free. It was a real problem before getting it. I too am on a lift and it may be almost as humid as...
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    Fisher Panda Generator issue

    Your generator receives power from one of your battery switches. Not sure which one but the wiring diagram will tell you. There should be a fuse between your battery switch and the generator itself. The generator has several relays on it but that is not likely to be your problem. The generator...
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    New/Used Release 283 owner

    Nice job!
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    Loose steering wheel

    What was your source and cost? TIA
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    Twin Yamaha 150’s woes

    I like the Yamaha manuals, have had both, but aftermarket are essentially copies. Try to shop around for the most current version.
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    Twin Yamaha 150’s woes

    Recommend you get YDIS software and cable $50 on eBay and check all of the parameters, especially TPS voltage and consider getting a maintenance manual and doing a “link and sync.” The TPS sends a signal to the ECM to contro injector fuel flow. The throttle cable only controls air, not fuel. All...
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    Live well pick up

    I assume you have looked on the bottom of the hull from the outside to find any visible through hull fittings or patches.