Rinker 330/340 2008+ Random Topics

Aqua_Aura

Those are nice. Look more streamline than the standard vents. 

YYZRC

Aqua_Aura said:

Well I swear by it to. I was just curious and wanted to see what he was using without me running an advertisement for navionics which is a great app for a low price and can be used on multiple devices with one login. Ok I'm done. 

Also maybe there is some other special software on there we don't know about. 🤔

I’m worried you’re not sleeping well these days with all the uncertainty around what app I’m running, so...

YYZRC

Need some new anchor rollers!

YYZRC

Has anyone tried this stuff? Evercoat scratch patch.

YYZRC

Open concept!!

aero3113

@YYZRC , what are you planning on doing!??

YYZRC

I need proper storage!!

All the storage compartments on this boat suck! Seemingly a dozen cabinets with tiny doors and aggressive hinges that make it impossible to make good use of any space. I am going to switch as much as possible to one door. 

First plan is to move the microwave. But I may end up changing the countertop to one level as well. Another bad design with the “sunken sink”.

Look at the beautiful overhead storage space in the head, most of which is useless because of the excessive cabinetry. 

aero3113

Nice, excited to see the final design.

aero3113

@YYZRC , do you have these wires behind the galley top cabinet near the TV? I came across them the other day. Black wire and dark blue with a black tracer.

LaRea

YYZRC said:

Open concept!!

What have you done?!

YYZRC

@aero3113, yes I do have those same unused wires. They’re the same color as the wires for the “indirect lights” under the v berth shelves so I assume they are for under cabinet lighting?

I am going to hook the indirect lights to the switch (instead of the Rinker mirror light) and I’m going to add a LED strip under the overhead cabinet. 

YYZRC

Why bother with a hatch cover behind the mirror when there are gaping holes cut behind the mirror surrounds?! Does Rinker build all their boats with the anchor locker open to the cabin?

YYZRC

@aero3113, do you have the original Ameritex canvas? If so, could you please take a pic of where the arch meets the windshield? I just installed the rest of my new canvas and the sail pieces are so far from fitting it is hilarious. The rest of the forward connector is great. 

aero3113

Try to button the bottom first with a little of that panel zippered at the top. You might have to wait for a hot day. It should fit!

aero3113

You might have to slide the piping over to starboard slightly also.

YYZRC

What Ameritex provided does not work with the twist snap as part of the windshield. Trying to determine if this is how it’s supposed to be. 

YYZRC

Sadly I don’t think it’s ever going to get hot enough to close a 1.25” gap. 

aero3113

The twist snap was very hard for me also. Like I said try to fasten the bottom first and work your way up.

YYZRC

I'm going to have to have them remade.  I prayed all day and they didn't grow.

YYZRC

I have a mystery piece of canvas that came with the boat - approx 6' by 6’, it has 2 domes that look like they might attach to the bimini and it has a zipper flap mid-way.  It also has a full screened backing but only a small u-shaped part unzips.  Any idea?

Willhound

Storage bag to put stuff in?

Aqua_Aura

Is it maybe the bimini boot cover or whatever they are called. 

YYZRC

I added some pics of the mystery piece. The domes and the zipper in the middle would seem to line up perfectly with the bimini bow that is in the middle of the camper enclosure. 

I thought it was maybe a liner for the “ceiling” of the camper enclosure but I can’t figure out how it would zipper in place if so. 

aero3113

Is it a screen for the center windshield?

YYZRC

aero3113 said:

Is it a screen for the center windshield?

Way too big, it is 6 feet by 6 feet or so.

aero3113

aero3113

@YYZRC , if you can’t get yours to fit, just have a canvas guy extend where needed. No need to replace the whole panel.

YYZRC

Thanks Aero - my issue is at the arch meeting the windshield.  The sail mates up to the rest of the forward connector cleanly.

YYZRC

aero3113 said:

@YYZRC , if you can’t get yours to fit, just have a canvas guy extend where needed. No need to replace the whole panel.

Yeah... I will see what Ameritex says.  I paid full freight expecting canvas that fits!  The forward connector on the 330 only mates to fixed objects (windshield and arch) which should be of consistent sizing/proportions from 330 to 330. 

Unlike trying to fit a new canvas enclosure to an old set of bimini bows, there cannot be significant variation between 330s built with a windshield and an arch 

aero3113

YYZRC said:

In case anyone needs the info for future reference, the shift and throttle cable lengths for the Rinker 330 or 340 are 18' and 23'.

@YYZRC , I was just going through my notes. Are these the lengths for both engines or only one? I would think each engine has different lengths?