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NickWight
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Hello to you all!
We've just bought here in the UK a 2008 Rinker 280ec with a Volvo Penta D4 and drive and we are very pleased with it. However, I do have a couple of questions that I hope all of you Rinker experts can answer.
At the helm position there is a panel of "fuses", or more likely miniature circuit breakers and more again at the battery switch panel by the transom door. They are a small, round, black type and I've never seen this type before. The one for the bilge pump(s) has popped and although I've cleared the problem from that circuit, I cannot get the breaker to reset. How do you do it?
On the starboard side, just by the engine hatch, mounted low down just above the deck, is a mysterious switch. It sits under a cover and is marked "Line 1". What is it for?
We have a Kenyon alcohol/electric stove and whilst we favour alcohol stoves, this one is a very poor performer. I've contacted Kenyon in the US and they were not much help and there is no UK agent for them. Has anyone replaced one with an Origo version?
I think that's it -- for now!
Regards, Nick & Julie.
We've just bought here in the UK a 2008 Rinker 280ec with a Volvo Penta D4 and drive and we are very pleased with it. However, I do have a couple of questions that I hope all of you Rinker experts can answer.
At the helm position there is a panel of "fuses", or more likely miniature circuit breakers and more again at the battery switch panel by the transom door. They are a small, round, black type and I've never seen this type before. The one for the bilge pump(s) has popped and although I've cleared the problem from that circuit, I cannot get the breaker to reset. How do you do it?
On the starboard side, just by the engine hatch, mounted low down just above the deck, is a mysterious switch. It sits under a cover and is marked "Line 1". What is it for?
We have a Kenyon alcohol/electric stove and whilst we favour alcohol stoves, this one is a very poor performer. I've contacted Kenyon in the US and they were not much help and there is no UK agent for them. Has anyone replaced one with an Origo version?
I think that's it -- for now!
Regards, Nick & Julie.
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Our 342 only has electric. For times when we're on the hook and I don't want to run the genny I bought a small single burner butane stove. I'm surprised nobody has come up with a butane option for a fixed stove.
Good luck with your 280!
2002 FV 342 on Lake St. Clair - Past Commodore SHC - Vessel Examiner USCGAUX
Here is a thread with the wiring diagrams for your boat.
http://rinkerboats.vanillaforums.com/discussion/3038/280-ec-wiring-diagram#latest
Go Steelers!!!
I have 280 2010, uk dealer for Kenyon is marathonleisure.co.uk they are slow but get the correct parts eventually. Alcohol slow but safer than gas.
cheers Bazza