New plumbing fixtures for my 330 Express

[usmm1234]

I removed the old corroded faucet, sprayer and Shower with new Ambassador fixtures from Defender. Super easy direct replacement. Looks like a new boat!

 

[kirk a]

Looks great. Nice that they are direct fit.

 

[themikehyde]

Looks great. Replaced mine with original style. I want change the galley to one like the. Fun getting under the sinks, isn't it?
Mike

 

[everwhom]

Looks awesome. Inspired me to do mine!

 

[Fishtales]

those are pretty easy to install and they are a direct replacement. the cost is the only draw back.

 

[usmm1234]

Defender is going to have all the Ambassador plumbing fixtures on sale March 20th to the 29th.

 

[themikehyde]

Nice to know. I may change the galley out again, to a single handle like that. I just hate the thought of shimmying into that cabinet again!
Mike

 

[usmm1234]

I got an email yesterday from Defender. They canceled their big warehouse sale due to Corona virus. They are doing an online sale instead on everything. Good deals usually.

 

[Salmondogs]

Looks great and thanks for the info, I'll be starting a restoration of sorts on our Marlin soon and will be needing to do our faucets too!

 

[RussGW270]

I have been thinking of doing the same thing Very nice job!

 

[usmm1234]

Defender Sale is from 3/20 to 3/29

 

[Fishtales]

Thanks for the tip. Will be watching for the sale. I wonder if the sprayer is better than the stock one. I seem to have issues and replace every 5 years or so.

 

[usmm1234]

Thanks for the tip. Will be watching for the sale. I wonder if the sprayer is better than the stock one. I seem to have issues and replace every 5 years or so.

The new Ambassador sprayer is chrome brass. The original was plastic. I had to cut a 4" round inspection plate to make the change. I took out the deck light and looked in the hole so I could see where to run the hole saw.

 

[Bayhouse]

Damn, you just helped me spend a bunch of money. I'm getting tired of looking at those old, original and pitted fixtures. Going to look tomorrow for replacements and a good deal.

 

[usmm1234]

Damn, you just helped me spend a bunch of money. I'm getting tired of looking at those old, original and pitted fixtures. Going to look tomorrow for replacements and a good deal.

The Defender Sale starts tomorrow.

 

[Bayhouse]

The new Ambassador sprayer is chrome brass. The original was plastic. I had to cut a 4" round inspection plate to make the change. I took out the deck light and looked in the hole so I could see where to run the hole saw.

Why and where did you have to cut the hole? Does the Ambassador have a different hose/connector? I've replaced my original twice now just screwing on to the original hose (but it's the wrong height and won't fit into the socket if the lid is closed.

 

[usmm1234]

Everything mated easily. All 1/2”NPT . You can see the inspection plate here in this photo.

 

[fsc60]

Just changed mine in the galley and head, will do the one out in the cockpit next. I found that Grady uses Scandvik on the new boats and thats what I went with.
2001 330 Express

 

[usmm1234]

Scandvik is good stuff too. Ambassador has 5 year warranty including chrome finish And all the valves are 1/3 turn ceramic. Scandvik is 1 year And some are multi turn buna rubber valves.

 

[usmm1234]

Why and where did you have to cut the hole? Does the Ambassador have a different hose/connector? I've replaced my original twice now just screwing on to the original hose (but it's the wrong height and won't fit into the socket if the lid is closed.

Here’s a better picture of the hole I cut to change the sprayer.