Express 330 with 300s?

[Fin-Allie]

I have a 330 and with 300 Yamahas the boat handles grate stay away from the 350

 

[Fishermanbb]

How do you know what version a F350 is? Does the serial number range tell you?

Yes, but I am pretty sure if it is a 2016 or later production date (Usually stamped on the bracket somewhere) then it is a series “C”. Serial number will definitely be able to tell you.

 

[BRO-CAL]

I mentioned this in another thread you started. There is a 2005 in Long Beach for sale. It’s 90 miles away. You’re crazy not to drive up there and check it out if you’re serious about buying one. You won’t find many in So cal for sale but you can go inspect one personally which I’d suggest if you are a serious buyer.

Thanks I wouldn’t want to waste that sellers time as I am looking for something newer.

 

[seasick]

Yes, but I am pretty sure if it is a 2016 or later production date (Usually stamped on the bracket somewhere) then it is a series “C”. Serial number will definitely be able to tell you.

It was a few years back that Yamaha stopped putting manufacture dates on the model info decals. Did they change that policy?.

 

[Fishermanbb]

It was a few years back that Yamaha stopped putting manufacture dates on the model info decals. Did they change that policy?.

I don’t know but the serial number should have a code for the model year?

 

[Flot]

I agree with everyone else, F300s are a good match for the hull. I wouldn't do F350s, but would love to ride one with 425s.

On my 2002 330 with 2013 F300s, I have no issues with hole shot etc. My only disappointment (which is relative) is that I'm at relatively high rpm - 4400+ at cruise speeds in low-mid 30s, and then I top out at 42 mph or so on a good day. MPG could be better, I'm probably averaging right around 1 mpg when on plane.

That said - if a cruise speed of 28-32 works for you, I have to say the engines are excellent and I was shocked at how fast they get the GW moving.

 

[wspitler]

I agree with everyone else, F300s are a good match for the hull. I wouldn't do F350s, but would love to ride one with 425s.

On my 2002 330 with 2013 F300s, I have no issues with hole shot etc. My only disappointment (which is relative) is that I'm at relatively high rpm - 4400+ at cruise speeds in low-mid 30s, and then I top out at 42 mph or so on a good day. MPG could be better, I'm probably averaging right around 1 mpg when on plane.

That said - if a cruise speed of 28-32 works for you, I have to say the engines are excellent and I was shocked at how fast they get the GW moving.

What size props are you running? I re-powered from 3.3L 250s and kept my 17 inch pitch props. Wide-open throttle RPM is 5700, some say I should go back down to 15 inch pitch which Grady put on from the factory with 300s. I can get 1.1 to 1.2 nautical miles per gallon with the 17 inch pitch. Total load doesn’t seem to matter a whole lot.

 

[glacierbaze]

I think you're the only one who has given any prop info in the whole thread.

 

[wspitler]

I think you're the only one who has given any prop info in the whole thread.

I don’t know how much difference it makes, I only have about 50 hours on these props. I don’t plan to get fancy four blades or do a lot of experimentation.

 

[magicalbill]

I know after communicating extensively with LuckyDude what he’s after.

He wants to have a reasonably comfortable, fast Ride to wherever his fish are in a mostly rough Pacific Ocean.

He wants to return home as fast as possible from a long day on the water, running and gunning over swells without falling off plane and not stuffing the bow into oncoming seas.

I have said, and still believe, that a deep V such as a Yellowfin, SeaVee, or Regulator would serve him better than a Grady. I think it was FamilyAffair that suggested a Cat. This would present a different handling scenario, but would serve his purpose admirably.

But, he wants to stay with a Grady.

So, a 330 would be better than a Marlin; more hull in the water, and certainly more mass. I think 300’s aren’t enough power for that hull. For Lucky’s Mission, he needs V8 power; preferably 425’s, or the 350”C” Series, which I own and love. (As I’ve said before, avoid the older 350’s.)

Remember, he’ll be climbing swells as fast as he can safely go, and V8 power will change that Game for the better.