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tpenfield 09-10-2012 07:27 PM


Originally Posted by EMSDiver (Post 3773796)
Nice. What does it have for power?

Twin Merc 7.4 LX MPI 310 hp each.

WOT was 4400 RPM each engine at 52 mph (untrimmed)

I'm thinking maybe 54 mph with a little trimming

tpenfield 09-11-2012 04:07 PM


Originally Posted by souzasa (Post 3774172)
Great motors, mine push my 330 just fine. I run them around 3000rpm (30mph) and I am happy with the fuel usage. You get them up and over 4000 and they get thirsty. I run mine across Buzzards bay in 4 footers without a problem. Great boat , good luck. How many hours?

Buzzards Bay? I do Buzzards Bay too. I was wondering about how the 20 degree hull would do against the afternoon chop?

740 fresh water hours on this boat. First time n salt.

tpenfield 09-19-2012 04:46 AM

We 'passed papers' on the boat yesterday. So, the deal is done the boat is mine.

I am now searching for a boat hauler who can bring it from Lake Winnipesaukee to Cape Cod. I have decided to lay the boat up on stands for the winter and not deal with getting a trailer until next year sometime.

Any recommendations for a boat hauler? I know it is their 'busy' time of year.

glboatdriver 09-19-2012 09:34 AM


Originally Posted by tpenfield (Post 3779716)
We 'passed papers' on the boat yesterday. So, the deal is done the boat is mine.

Congrats, and welcome to the 330SS family!

tpenfield 09-19-2012 04:25 PM


Originally Posted by tpenfield (Post 3779716)

Any recommendations for a boat hauler? I know it is their 'busy' time of year.

I have a hauler lined up or next Tuesday. The guy is local on the destination end, so I can use him for the launch next year.

88242LS 09-19-2012 05:16 PM


Originally Posted by tpenfield (Post 3780074)
I have a hauler lined up or next Tuesday. The guy is local on the destination end, so I can use him for the launch next year.

congrats

EMSDiver 09-21-2012 12:05 PM

Congrats

Can you post some haul pictures as well?

I am looking at getting a 330 SS in a couple years and would like to see more of your boat. At the moment I am looking at 2002 and newer but I would consider older if there is no change to the layout. Biggest thing is I need storage for scuba tanks and equipment.

tpenfield 09-21-2012 01:00 PM


Originally Posted by EMSDiver (Post 3781591)
Congrats

Can you post some haul pictures as well?

I am looking at getting a 330 SS in a couple years and would like to see more of your boat. At the moment I am looking at 2002 and newer but I would consider older if there is no change to the layout. Biggest thing is I need storage for scuba tanks and equipment.

Yes, I'll have some pics of the transport day . . .

The layout of the 330SS stayed pretty much the same through its years (1996 - 2008). The bigger difference would be the introduction of the radar arch in about 2003. Also in that year range, they switched to the performance controls with separate shift & throttle levers.

The later years generally became more feature rich and fancier fixtures, etc.

Scuba tank storage is under the forward port bench seat.

EMSDiver 09-21-2012 01:09 PM


Originally Posted by tpenfield (Post 3781634)
Yes, I'll have some pics of the transport day . . .

The layout of the 330SS stayed pretty much the same through its years (1996 - 2008). The bigger difference would be the introduction of the radar arch in about 2003. Also in that year range, they switched to the performance controls with separate shift & throttle levers.

The later years generally became more feature rich and fancier fixtures, etc.

Scuba tank storage is under the forward port bench seat.

Thank you for the info. My buddy told me not to be afraid to get a 15-20 year old boat that is in great condition. It looks like you found one.

Could you tell me what you paid if you dont mind me asking?

tpenfield 09-26-2012 05:19 AM

I brought the boat home yesterday from Lake Winnipesaukee to its new home on Cape Cod.

Here is a picture of the boat all set on stands & blocks in my driveway.

http://home.comcast.net/~tpenfield/W...s/IMG_1204.jpg

Here is a link to a YouTube video of the day that I put together from the photos that I took.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HA-h4grh66c

I plan on going through things over the winter to get the boat ready for the ocean and to establish a 'baseline' for maintenance, etc.


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