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I believe late 1997 is when they switched to fuel injection. I dont think the 330 ever switched from the step down platform. I think that started with the 340 DA's around 2000.Ok need little help . I’m looking at 330 and trying to find break year. Or is it options available at the time. What year did serpentine belts and fuel injection start ? And the step from swim platform to cockpit ? I’ve seen a lot of nice carburetor boats priced right. Just not sure . Can’t complain about mine now. Just figured I’d update a little lol. Since mpi been around for years
I believe late 1997 is when they switched to fuel injection. I dont think the 330 ever switched from the step down platform. I think that started with the 340 DA's around 2000.
Does anyone know what model Ritchie compass was in the 1998 330DA?
Well the 330 was still around in 98 as I have one. It has horizons and I can't knock them as i've had it (and them) since they rolled of the factory floor in 98. As of today the only thing i've even done was to replaced one impeller. Zero issues with the engines. I'm not familiar with the water ingestion issue but I have a freshwater cooling system so maybe that's why i've never had any issues.
Model is HF-73. $117.00 including return shipping for Ritchie to rebuild to "like new" condition.
Oh that’s unfortunate. Sorry to hear that. Mine is black, so the fading is minimalThank you. The compass is ok but I'm going to see if I can buy a new bezel for it. The sun has turned it very very yellow.
Thank you. The compass is ok but I'm going to see if I can buy a new bezel for it. The sun has turned it very very yellow.
Yep I believe it was an option as early as 1997. It would be the bluewater MPI engines in the 97-98. Something to consider is around the 98 time frame the horizon engines came on the scene and with them came the dreaded water ingestion nightmare. If you skip those years you are into the 340 2002-3 range and there was another big change in the 340 2003.5. So those issues may increase your budget....
Some late 1990's 330DA updates:
Its been a while since I posted these pictures (and they were on Photobucket so the links are all long broken), but here are a few simple mods to my 330DA. :
1. Port side cup holder mod to make it actually functional
2. Cut-out of the stereo cabinet door so the door does not need to be opened to use it.
3. Other cup holder on the dash on the starboard side (also shows the new dash panels from Flounder Pounder)
4. Inverter mounted in the starboard cockpit storage
5. Golf Cart battery box below the inverter
6. Nova Kool 5810 fridge (just awesome!)
7. Cup holder on cockpit sink (hiding under the line) as well as rod holder for use with downriggers and as my BBQ mount
Can you talk to me about that refrigerator swap out?
On the search for a 330 . Another question for you 330 owners. Cockpit air an option or all have? Can you feel it in summer or only with camper tops on. Thank you
Are you talking about the newer 330's? This thread is for the 90's era vessels which I dont believe came with a cockpit air option. I think there was a hydronic heat option though for the cockpit.On the search for a 330 . Another question for you 330 owners. Cockpit air an option or all have? Can you feel it in summer or only with camper tops on. Thank you
Curious if anyone else has cracks starting to develop on the bow by the windless area.. Don't know if they are anything to worry about or if they will spook potential buyers when I go to sell or if stuff like this is just normal for that old of a boat, which is 1995 330. Here are some pics. Maybe hard to see on a phone vs. computer zoomed in.
https://photos.app.goo.gl/b2Js3LLPqoCXRnse7