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My radar (330 Express) is where yours is, but I mounted a 20 inch single row LED lightbar on one side of the radar. It would have been nice to do it symmetrically, but functionally works just fine.

There are definitely folks out there who are successfully running AC's off an inverter system, and many are using lithium batteries for the inverter. The rough math is that for every 1,000 watts of 120V AC power you will need about 100 amps of 12V DC current. So if your air conditioner consumes...

Bracket would be awesome. Please post what you discover!

As I understand it the Seakeeper Ride is supposed to adjust the tabs very very quickly (they claim 100 times each second) in response to each individual wave. So it's actively forcing the bow down just at the moment the wave is trying to push it up. It also counters roll... Some folks are...

Anyone considering retrofitting a the Seakeeper Ride system on their Grady? https://ride.seakeeper.com/ For those who haven't heard about it, this is *not* the original Seakeeper Gyro, but instead is basically a very active trim tab system that reacts to the waves to keep the boat at a constant...

I emailed Imtra for various issues with my thruster (OEM on '03 330 Express) and they were very responsive & helpful. I ended up sending my unit to them in Bedford MA for servicing and they did a great job. I did the Q Prop upgrade -- I couldn't tell much difference to be honest, but I believe...

Depending on how you use it, you might consider replacing with an inverter and Lithium Ion battery bank. I don't use much 110v power (no Air Con use) and I replaced my FP with a Mastervolt inverter + small battery bank for a small fraction of a new genset. Couldn't be happier! I'm certain this...

No error code? (i.e. the panel just powers itself off?)

I would think it would be relatively easy for a glass shop to fabricate for you. If you go that route, you might like to have them make a single hatch like the new ones. I ended up having both of my hatches permanently attached together to keep the rain out and make it seal better (also added a...

On my 2003, the factory holders are 30 degrees. I wouldn't recommend getting 15 or 30 degree swivel holders -- in my opinion they are pretty useless. I use a 0 degree with bent butt rods for giant tuna fishing. I only have one installed at the furthest back point on the starboard side, right...

I put an Ongaro dual trumpet on the hard top. Mount it on a starboard block so you can point it downward to make it easier for water to drain. Use it at least once every trip! Also they use a lot of current so be sure it is properly grounded.

Yes, the port-side fuel switch should control which tank (Main or Aux) the port motor pulls from and the starboard likewise. But, in my opinion, the switch is confusing because the long part of the handle points to the opposite tank, and there's a little arrow point sort of thing that actually...

So I did a ton of research on this, and the issue is twofold: (1) some (but not all alternators) can burn out when supplying too much current. The issue is that they were designed to charge a lead-acid battery which will not accept the high level of current an lithium battery will. More...

That seems like a lot of weight for a life raft. How many people is that rated for? I have a 6 person valise raft that weighs about 70lbs. Also make sure you will be able to deploy from the top in rough seas, and don’t count on automatic deployment. Because of the positive floatation of small...

I purchased my ‘03 330 Express from them in 2016. It had been the service manager’s boat (one of the “sons” as I recall). They were great to work with!

I opted for adding 4 clamp on holders (2 to each side) to the aft hard top supports in between the factory ones. I'm 5-8 and I know there's no way I could reach rods on the hard top itself... I've seen some pics of a 33 express where the hard top rocket launchers are dropped down several inches...

I tried running my AC off my setup and I was observing about 1100 watts steady state (as I recall). My 2000 watt Mastervolt inverter seemed to run it just fine. If you assume 90% efficiency then the actual DC amperage for 1100 watts should be about 100 amps. With my motors running they were...

I have a 2003 Express with Lee's Sidewinder bases and backing plates, but no welding. Mine are mounted (by previous owner) at the aft edge of the hard top. Not a great picture but you can see where the base is below. I've had zero problems with this setup, so in my opinion, a correctly...

I read from various sources that one shouldn't connect the alternator output directly to a Lifepo battery because if the battery management system in the battery suddenly disconnected the battery from the circuit, the alternator could be damaged. Instead they advise using a DC-DC charger such as...

Another common source of water ingress underway is the hull to cap joint under the rub rail. I had to have mine recaulked in places and some screws replaced.