Rinker 330/340 2008+ Random Topics

aero3113

Strange, my 330 doesn’t have the vertical handles only the horizontal one on the transom door.

YYZRC

Spyderweb said:

@YYZRC if you're referring to the vertical handle as in the above picture where I have a black line attached to it, coming from the swim platform cleat, that vertical grab handle is accessible when you open the stern hatch.  I had both the vertical handles off last year to rebed the handles.  Easy access.

Awesome, thank you Spyder!  That's the handle I was referring to.  I think I will have a SS bar fashioned that sleeves over the top of the handle with a 90 degree bend to horizontal. The bar will then extend out to a BBQ mount.

Planning to position the BBQ about where this one is (but sans pedestal):

YYZRC

aero3113 said:

Strange, my 330 doesn’t have the vertical handles only the horizontal one on the transom door.

Less weight = faster

aero3113

YYZRC said:

Less weight = faster

LoL!

YYZRC

I'm adding some USB chargers to replace the old school cigarette lighter sockets.  Just below the breaker panel in the aft cabin area I seem to recall there being a 12v socket.  Am I crazy?

YYZRC

@Aero - did you buy Diggins' arch plate replacements for the overhead lights?  If so, can you please post a pic of how proud they sit?  Thanks!

aero3113

Yes, I did. They look great. I also had him make side cover plates for me also. 

aero3113

@YYZRC , I think your right. There might be one or two just below the counter.

aero3113

I found a pic on the internet, there are two 12 volt sockets next to the outlet.

YYZRC

Perfect - that's what I thought!  Thanks, Aero!

YYZRC

aero3113 said:

Yes, I did. They look great. I also had him make side cover plates for me also. 

They look great, will definitely order!

aero3113

Let him know you want white, not off white.

aero3113

@YYZRC , the 330 only comes with two lights and a blank panel in the middle. I added some wire and put in the middle light.

YYZRC

aero3113 said:

@YYZRC , the 330 only comes with two lights and a blank panel in the middle. I added some wire and put in the middle light.

The PO of my boat added a LED flood light with a switch to the middle plate.  It's ugly but very effective, I will probably keep it.

Thank you for the heads-up on ordering white.

aero3113

Also, our hole spacing is 5” 7/8”, other models are 5” 1/2”.

Spyderweb

aero3113 said:

Strange, my 330 doesn’t have the vertical handles only the horizontal one on the transom door.

That is odd.  I have the original 2008 Rinker Cruiser catalog, and the picture of the 330 stern shows all 3 handles back there.

aero3113

Either the previous owner asked to not have them installed when he ordered the boat or a worker forgot to install them.

YYZRC

Spyderweb said:

That is odd.  I have the original 2008 Rinker Cruiser catalog, and the picture of the 330 stern shows all 3 handles back there.

Can you post some photos of the 330 in the catalog?  I'd love to see it!

I'm also seriously considering rebadging my 330 to a 340.  My 330 emblems are shot and I might be a poser. 

aero3113

The 2009 (not sure what other years also) 340 is the same boat, the only way anyone will be able to tell is if they look up your hull number or realize the year and know it can’t be a 340. Just don’t list it as a 340 when you go to sell it, that would be bad!

aero3113

Check this out video @YYZRC

https://youtu.be/u_F18AIhZVY

YYZRC

aero3113 said:

Check this out video @YYZRC

https://youtu.be/u_F18AIhZVY

That fishing package is wild!  I wonder how many they sold?!

YYZRC

aero3113 said:

The 2009 (not sure what other years also) 340 is the same boat, the only way anyone will be able to tell is if they look up your hull number or realize the year and know it can’t be a 340. Just don’t list it as a 340 when you go to sell it, that would be bad!

Here's a 330 rebadged as a 340 for sale as a 330.  Say that 5 times fast!

https://www.unitedcityyachts.com/boat_listing.php?id=1243

aero3113

They should’ve had the transom doors as standard, the rod holders and cooler could’ve been an option.

YYZRC

aero3113 said:

They should’ve had the transom doors as standard, the rod holders and cooler could’ve been an option.

Do you think it would be possible to get the "non-fishing" transom door to hinge beyond 90 degrees?  I would love to stash my little 6hp Yammy in there if possible, but I'm not a contortionist.

aero3113

I think someone on the forum modified their transom door actuator mounts. They used longer actuators and moved the lower mounts lower.

Stodge

YYZRC said:

I'm adding some USB chargers to replace the old school cigarette lighter sockets.  Just below the breaker panel in the aft cabin area I seem to recall there being a 12v socket.  Am I crazy?

I put those in addition to the cigarette sockets.  One down below and one at the helm.  Then the admiral kept using the one at the helm from the other side of the boat so I put one on the port side under the cup holders.  

aero3113

I’m thinking about doing the same, keep a plug and USB at the helm and in the cabin and possibly put a USB below the outlet near the blender up top. I think I already have 12volt +- wires under there not being used. Do you guys think USB will be around for a while or something new is going to show up?

YYZRC

aero3113 said:

I’m thinking about doing the same, keep a plug and USB at the helm and in the cabin and possibly put a USB below the outlet near the blender up top. I think I already have 12volt +- wires under there not being used. Do you guys think USB will be around for a while or something new is going to show up?

I think USB will still be around when you and I get 360-itis and start shopping...

Wait, is that today??

Stodge

Manufacturers are putting them in new boats so I'd think they are gonna be around for a while.

Spyderweb

aero3113 said:

The 2009 (not sure what other years also) 340 is the same boat, the only way anyone will be able to tell is if they look up your hull number or realize the year and know it can’t be a 340. Just don’t list it as a 340 when you go to sell it, that would be bad!

In 2009 the 330 was rebadged the 340.  By the last year of this boat (2016 or 2017) it had been rebadged the 350.