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  1. jip40

    Major leak in fresh water system 2002 330

    Yesterday I got on the boat after about a month in high/dry storage and noticed that the fresh water pump ran continuously - I tried getting water out of the faucet but nothing. I checked the level in the tank and found it empty - I thought there was water in the tank when I left last time. I...
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    Climbing onto and diving off hardtop..?

    I had 2 steps mounted on the support for the hard top - my supports are a double support a little bit up from the deck. We drilled holes (size ? but fits the holes in step) in each of the two supports - mounted one step opening to starboard and next on to port. I thought it would take three...
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    Climbing onto and diving off hardtop..?

    I have installed exactly what you are referring to. Three years ago I purchased a used 330 express with Lee Sr outriggers. I keep the boat in high & dry storage which means the the outriggers have to be dropped whenever it goes into the barn. The only way to drop them is to climb up onto...
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    Electronic Box Lifter HELP!

    I had to replace my box lifter about two years ago. I spent a bunch of time researching the exact part. I then told the mechanic which exact part to get & he told me that they are basically all the same (I was looking for the exact length - which I had to estimate because I couldn't get to it)...
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    330 Express opinions

    Tom I moved up from a 1988 Pursuit 2200 (22' cuddy cabin) to a 2002 330 with 225's two and a half years ago. I wasn't aware of the corrosion issues. I had the engines surveyed by the original, and continued servicing, Grady dealer and they gave them a good bill of health but who knows how...
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    Gas assisted spring piston needed.

    I contacted Ameritool and they sent me to Lewis Marine in south FL. The contact is Linda Chase lchase@lewismarine.com (772) 286-2118 She was very helpful in getting replacement parts - sending photos was helpful for her to identify the parts Jeff
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    Need input on the 330 Express, please!

    Gray-Sea The way I understand it, the generator concerns are two fold. First, because of the placement of the generator it get wet from the bilge water splashing around and the water is very hard on the generator components, causing a good deal of rusting and premature failure of components...
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    Need input on the 330 Express, please!

    Gray-Sea I moved from a 22' Pursuit Cuddy Cabin to a 2002 330 in August 2011 - it has 225's that had 450 hours on them, they now have 750 hours. I wasn't aware of the corrosion issues at the time but I did have the engines surveyed by the selling and servicing dealer (they had been servicing...
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    Venting problem??

    On my 2002 330, the aft gas cap is for the main tank. I would assume that is the same for yours.
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    DeHumidifier

    Subscribed - to see what great solutions y'all come up with. Jeff
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    PLEASE READ THIS AND RESPOND!!!!!

    1- jip40 2- Jeff 3- 2002, 330 4- 2002, Yamaha 225
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    Rub rail to protect pulpit?

    Hey all I've got a 2002 330 and the bottom edge of the pulpit is getting dinged up from the custom heavy duty (27 lbs) stainless grapnel anchor. I was wondering if any of you had used a section of rub rail around the pulpit to protect the edges? I contacted Grady customer service and Danny...
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    wiper blade 33 express

    Same here Jeff 2002 Grady 330
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    Has anyone added a helm seat for mate on 33 Express

    I have a 2002 with original seating. I have seen the second helm chairs mounted on the starboard side directly over the live well on some of the listings when I was looking for mine. I would be interested in the cost of adding a Grady quality second helm chair. Please list suppliers & costs...
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    Generator access plate 2006 330 Express

    I have a 2002 330 that I purchased in Aug 2011. It too was caulked in and the local service guy removed the caulk to do a service - he said that there was gasket material originally installed and it wasn't necessary to re-caulk. The hatch is secured with 3" screws that push into grommeted...
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    Help with identifying windlass

    Brian Thanks for the advice I really appreciate it. Jeff
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    Help with identifying windlass

    I'm having someone go on the boat & check for me. Regardless of the model, can I use a shackle to connect the chain to the rope or should I have the line woven directly to the chain? Is there a difference in breaking strength? Jeff
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    Help with identifying windlass

    Thanks ocnsir I'm not new to boating but I am new to windlasses. I assumed that the windlass could handle a range of chain sizes (within reason). A captain friend suggested that I add heavier chain as well as changing the anchor - he runs a 2003 306, which I believe, has the same windlass &...
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    Help with identifying windlass

    Hi All I have a 2002 330 express that I bought 1 1/2 years ago, it's been great but needs some tweaking. I had a problem with standard anchor not holding a few weeks ago and had a larger custom anchor made that other boaters in the area use. I need to find out the largest chain links that...