I ordered the rebuild kit, just one of the many online all around the same prices, give or take. Still waiting on that and the tools.
While I have it on the shop, I figure ill tackle the battery management and lack of 120v dock charging. I ordered a Blue Seas add a battery kit, which comes with the Charger, Combine switch, status gauge, and relay.
I also ordered a Noco GCP2 AC port plug receptacle with 2 way splitter. With this I will be able to maintain the batteries at the dock, and home in the winter. Ill probably mount the charger under the console, and the Noco by the switch on the console. The gauge will go on the dash. I basically just threw the new batteries in with the old 2 way switch, and ran it this past season, but it was less than optimal.
I was half planning on selling this rig, and getting a 23 CC or so, so I could get offshore with some safety. Now we think we're just gonna sell the SR 330 and get a sportfish boat. We've already been actively driving hours at a time to find something affordable in the tough 31-35 foot FB range.
Given that, It looks like I will be running this little rig for a good while, so the upgrades will continue.
Im seriously thinking of removing the bow rail, gel coating in the holes, or adding rod/cup holders when the baseplates were. Then adding a bow mounted trolling motor with Ipilot and remote. Spotloc would be sweet, but out of my budget. The bow motor will help in the backbay flats, and getting in and out of tidepools.
Ill update as I go..