Grady-White 330 Express User Manual

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CHAPTER 1: CONSUMER INFORMATION
Owner’s Packet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–1
Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–1
Dealer’s Responsibilities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–1
Consumer Responsibilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–2
Hazard Warning Labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–3
CHAPTER 2: SAFETY
Required Safety Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–1
Additional Recommended Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–1
Registration Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–1
Emergency Stop Switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–2
Emergency Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–2
Boating Safety Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–3
Certification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–4
Loading Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–4
Carbon Monoxide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–5
Suggested Boating Classes And Reading Material . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–6
CHAPTER 3: GENERAL INFORMATION
Fueling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–1
Fuel System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–2
Fuel Select Valve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–3
Pollution Regulations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–3
Discharge of Oil or Hazardous Substances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–4
Disposal of Plastics or Garbage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–4
Trailering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–4
Predeparture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–5
Casting Off & Approaching The Dock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–5
Anchoring. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–5
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–6
Shallow Water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–6
Windlass. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–7
General Information On Boat Handling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–7
Twin Engine Boats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–7
Commonly Used Nautical Terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–8
CHAPTER 4: PERFORMANCE
Performance Factors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–1
Engine Efficiency. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–1
Weather Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–1
Load Distribution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–1
Marine Growth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–1
Trim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–1
Propeller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–2
TABLE OF CONT ENTS

Grady-White 330 Express Specifications

General

Brand	Grady-White
Model	330 Express
Category	Boat
Language	English

Summary

Chapter 1: Consumer Information

Owner’s Packet

Information compiled for operation, service, maintenance, warranty, and other useful facts.

Warranty Information

Details on Grady-White warranty, card completion, and factory/dealership filing.

Dealer’s Responsibilities

Dealer's pre-delivery checks, orientation, warranty card, safety explanation, and packet provision.

Consumer Responsibilities

Owner's duties including reading manuals, understanding warranty, and proper maintenance.

Hazard Warning Labels

Explanation of DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION, and NOTICE symbols used in the manual.

Chapter 2: Safety

Required Safety Equipment

USCG required equipment like fire extinguishers, PFDs, sound devices, and lighting.

Additional Recommended Equipment

Items for extra safety and convenience, including basic gear and spare parts.

Registration Numbers

Requirements for registering powerboats by state and displaying numbers/stickers.

Emergency Procedures

Advice on preparing for and handling emergencies like fire, man overboard, or collision.

Safety Practices and Compliance

Crucial advice for safe operation, including manuals, float plans, certification, and loading.

Resources for Further Learning

Recommendations for boating education courses and relevant publications.

Chapter 3: General Information

Fueling and Fuel System

Precautions for safe fueling, system inspection, and operation of the fuel select valve.

Environmental Regulations

U.S. Coast Guard restrictions on discharging oil, hazardous substances, plastics, and garbage.

Boat Handling and Operations

Guidance on trailering, predeparture, docking, anchoring, towing, shallow water, and handling.

Nautical Terminology

Definitions of essential nautical terms for understanding boat operation.

Chapter 4: Performance

Performance Factors

Factors affecting maximum performance, including engine tuning, weather, and load.

Engine Efficiency

Importance of engine tuning and prop condition for optimal efficiency and power.

Weather Conditions

How weather like barometric pressure and humidity impact engine horsepower.

Load Distribution

Impact of gear, passengers, and fuel weight on boat performance and distribution.

Marine Growth

How hull cleanliness affects resistance, speed, and fuel consumption.

Trim

Adjustment of engine trim and trim tabs for optimal boat attitude and ride.

Propeller

Influence of propeller condition, diameter, and pitch on boat performance and fuel efficiency.

Chapter 5: Instrumentation and Switches

Yamaha Instrumentation Panel

Overview of the Yamaha Command Link instruments and their power source.

Digital Speedometer and Fuel Management

Features like fuel level, fuel economy, consumption, flow, and low fuel warnings.

Digital Tachometer

Functions including RPM, trim position, battery voltage, cooling water temp, and oil pressure.

Switch Panel

Location and function of accessory switches at the helm and livewell for various boat systems.

Chapter 6: Maintenance and Service

General Maintenance

Routine exterior finish maintenance for gel-coat, including cleaning and waxing.

Canvas and Upholstery Care

Cleaning and care for canvas, vinyl, and upholstery to prevent damage and mildew.

Hull and Hardware Maintenance

Maintenance of scuppers, caulking, hardware, and anodized aluminum components.

Fuel System Maintenance

Procedures for maintaining fuel system components and fuel tank compartments.

Chapter 7: Winterization and Storage

General Procedures

Routine maintenance and repairs required for boats stored during winter or extended periods.

Boat Storage and Preparation

Guidelines for safe boat storage, including lifting, covering, and trailer preparation.

Cleaning and Lubricating

Steps for cleaning and lubricating the boat before storage to prevent damage.

Draining and Water System

Procedures for draining water systems to prevent freeze damage and stagnation.

System-Specific Winterization

Winterization steps for head systems, batteries, engines, and fuel systems.

Storage Checklist and Launching

Checklists for storing, getting out, and preparing the boat for launching.

Chapter 8: 330 Express

Specifications

Detailed technical specifications for the 330 Express model.

Optional Features

List of available optional accessories and features for the 330 Express.

Operation Of Standard Features

Explanation of standard features like switch panels, bilge pumps, compass, and seacocks.

AC/DC Electrical System

Operation of AC and DC powered accessories, including panel layout and switch functions.

Dockside Power and Generator

How to connect to dockside power and operate the onboard generator.

Systems and Options Operation

Operation of specific optional systems like air conditioning, refrigerators, and steering.

Informational Drawings

Layout diagrams for various boat systems like fuel, AC, head, water, and rigging.

Wiring Diagrams

Detailed diagrams illustrating electrical circuits for AC and DC systems.

Chapter 9: Limited Warranty

Registration Of Purchase

Requirement to maintain records of first retail purchasers per the Federal Boat Safety Act.

Five Year Hull Transferable Warranty

Warranty coverage for structural hull defects and its transferability to new owners.

One Year Material And Workmanship Warranty

Warranty coverage for material and workmanship defects for 12 months.

Exclusions

Items and conditions not covered by the warranty, including damage and consequential losses.

Warranty Claim Procedures

Steps for owners to follow when discovering a defect and initiating a warranty claim.