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Seems like you'd run 250's at 65 - 70% of throttle to get that speed. From all that I've experienced and heard - that's no sweat for the Yamaha's.

Addendum - my original 225's lasted 18 years - about 1900 hours. My performance figures were dead on the same as yours. I did catch the corrosion problem about 5 years ago and replaced the necessary parts with the Yamaha corrosion kit. One engine came unbuttoned earlier this year just...

Yes - they are the 4.2L. I may have got the last two available in SoCal, when I bought them a few months ago - lucky.

I just repowered my "03 Express 330 from the original 225's to 250's, heeding the power rating. I live is SoCal and regularly fish Catalina Island (30 miles away) or San Clemente Island (60 miles away). I have 25 hours on the new motors, so may not yet be fully broken in, but looks like the 30...

Impressive work - thanks for sharing!

I just repowered with two 250's - I'll swap you invoices :cool: . Seriously, I agree with above - if you plan to love your boat for another 10 years, go for it!

When I bought my first boat 40 years ago. a wise friend told me: "Once you own a boat, everything else seems reasonable." He wasn't wrong :cool:, but I wouldn't change anything. Boating friendships, experiencing the sea and its wonders, teaching kids/grandkids to fish, weekend island trips...

While we’re on the subject of “head operation” and an FYI - the mushroom head on the hull that serves as the vent hose exit, has a metal screen on it. Over time the screen can clog to the point that the venting function stops. This can cause a real mess when you pump out and pressure builds...

I used black plexi on my NSS Evo 9 (right). I'm happy with it.

I have a 2003 as well. Check out the rub rail where the lifting straps are located, assuming the boat has been hauled out before. Carefully re-caulk top and bottom edges with clear silicone.

It's hard to believe, but my 2003 330 Express still has original bilge pumps, float switches, washdown pump and fresh water pump - and they work great! I have spares - I know I'll need them someday?!?!

Thanks, Great Grady Captain for explaining the difference in bilge pump amp ratings. Also, it looks like the middle 10 amp circuit breaker is for "memory" - the verbiage was worn off on my panel.

I got the answer - it's 10 amp. I don't know what circuit it's on.

Funny you posted this. Just last night, I noticed some rust debris under one red fuse button - the third one nearest the center. I have a 2003 330 Express. The amperage has worn off the face of the button, so I'm not sure of the amp rating. Any help/info would be appreciated. Why the...

Also, check the fuel lines. I had one line internally delaminate and would choke off fuel to one motor at higher RPM's Rare - but another possibility.

I was debating purchasing fancy sliding interior hatch covers for my 2002 330 Express. Used this solution instead. No cutting, drilling and saved $500!

I change out my Deka batteries every four years - peace of mind is worth something.

Blue for me - IMO looks better longer!

I had one of my two 18 year old 225"s go out on me. Decided to repower to 250's. I got the last two in SoCal. I was lucky - projected wait is now 3 months!

I had a similar experience with a Marlin - turned out that a fuel hose had delaminated and choked off fuel flow at higher pressures. Unusual, but happened to me!