RinkerBuilt in the 1970s - Tri Hulls

jmillerrinkerboats

Hi Rinker boaters! 
This is Jeanie, from Rinker Marketing. Get ready to flip through your old family/boating photos!
I am currently working on a project about the Rinker heritage, and I'm in need of some good photos from the 1970s. I haven't had much luck with google searching or internal resources, so I'd like to extend my search to you and your families. The only photos I've found on google have been photos of for sale boats, which I can use if I don't find anything else, but those aren't ideal.
I'm specifically interested in the 1970s tri hulls. If you, or your families, parents, grandparents, have photos of a 1970-1979 tri hull made by Rinkerbuilt (name changed to Rinker in the 80s), please post it on this discussion or you can send it to me directly at jmiller@rinkerboats.com. 
This would help me out greatly!
Thank you in advance, 
Jeanie 

randy56

They are far and few, It will take some time, maybe month's but they do come up for sale. In 2018 I had  seen a Rinker jet boat for sale in Indy. On craigslist. Do not have picture.  Keep looking. Boater's are friendly people , if you do see one for sale I bet if you call them and ex plane your purpose they would send you pic's. Sweet talk them they will do it for you.  

randy56

https://detroit.craigslist.org/mcb/boa/d/hamtramck-boat-and-trailer/7007972010.html

LaRea

Jeanie - I forwarded your request to a guy who has one ... I hope he responds.  Do you have a schedule for when you need them?

randy56

When you get your project completed can you share a link so we can see it?

jmillerrinkerboats

I would need a photo ASAP. I did find some that work for now, but I'm open to more! And yes of course, I will share the link once it's done! 
Thank you

raybo3

Jeanie look at these there are some nice pictures of some nice looking Rinkerbuilt boats.
https://www.google.com/search?biw=1280&bih=657&tbm=isch&sxsrf=ACYBGNQd1FpshX4B7R-xSZ8R_w2n9BcD2g%3A1573682287438&sa=1&ei=b3zMXYOdGoHK_QbOh4uQAw&q=1970%27s+rinkerbuilt+tri+hull&oq=1970%27s+rinkerbuilt+tri+hull&gs_l=img.3...14061.19344..26090...0.0..0.216.597.1j2j1......0....1..gws-wiz-img.H1nqjOcP8X4&ved=0ahUKEwjDkO2tl-jlAhUBZd8KHc7DAjIQ4dUDCAc&uact=5

Handymans342

Has anyone rode in one of these?

bry1429

Hi Jeanie,
I think your looking for pictures from the 70's.  I cant help you with that but I do have in my garage a mint 1972 Regent 15.  I purchased from a gentleman who owned since new and professionally had it stored for over 40yrs, it was used for under 20hrs.
They have no pictures of it when in use from the 70's.  The plastic windows  And Bimini top were still in its original packaging they were unpacked for the pictures. I also have the original custom fitted storage cover from 1972 UNUSED.  It's like everything was put in a time capsule and Unleashed when I purchased it a couple years ago. The Trailer that Rinker outfitted it with new in 1972 is a 1959 Holsclaw (must of had a surplus) it's been sandblasted/refurbished. 

bry1429

Handymans342 said:

Has anyone rode in one of these?

Yes, it's an AWESOME sweet cruise on flat to mild lumpy waters but any chop over 2' is not recommended on a 15' trihull. I use it to putt around my Marina and scoot out to the beach. But now in my "Everything must go sale" this little gem is going on the market soon.  

randy56

Man that's cool. if you had that in 1972 you were in style, no frill's, but out there cruising America's waterways'. And a boat load of woman in those 1972 bathing suit's whooo hooo. My dad had a simpler tri hull boat of that time period. bounced all the time. Brought back memories.  

aero3113

Growing up my father had a 70's Renken tri hull,I think it was 15'. We had a blast tubing, skiing and fishing on it!

jmillerrinkerboats

bry1429 said:

Hi Jeanie,
I think your looking for pictures from the 70's.  I cant help you with that but I do have in my garage a mint 1972 Regent 15.  I purchased from a gentleman who owned since new and professionally had it stored for over 40yrs, it was used for under 20hrs.
They have no pictures of it when in use from the 70's.  The plastic windows  And Bimini top were still in its original packaging they were unpacked for the pictures. I also have the original custom fitted storage cover from 1972 UNUSED.  It's like everything was put in a time capsule and Unleashed when I purchased it a couple years ago. The Trailer that Rinker outfitted it with new in 1972 is a 1959 Holsclaw (must of had a surplus) it's been sandblasted/refurbished. 

These photos are AWESOME!! Thank you so much Is there any way you could send me a side shot of the exterior without the ladder in the front? 

Dream_Inn

@bry1429 We never knew you were hiding this from us!  That is so awesome!  I have a lot of respect for people that get into old cars, boats, etc.! That is too cool!

Cableguy Greg

Very cool boat @bry1429 . It appears to be in great shape.

jmillerrinkerboats

Hey everyone - the project is complete! We're proud of our heritage here at Rinker Boats and 2020 will be our 75th birthday! It was perfect timing that our mother ship, Polaris, was working on a new website for Rinker this past fall, and I provided content to their digital team. The new site just launched on Dec. 17th. We have a cool new timeline of our history - that's why I wanted some old photos. We wanted to capture the awesome history and story of the Rinker line and family. You can view the final timeline here: https://www.rinkerboats.com/en-us/about/.  Wishing a very Merry Christmas and blessed New Year to all of you and your families!! - Jeanie

jmillerrinkerboats

Thank you to those who provided pictures of the 70's tri-hull! This page wouldn't have been the same without your help.

Handymans342

Maybe you can do a retro mod of an older style model?

randy56

Very nice Website.

raybo3

Website looks great.

Dream_Inn

Love the timeline with the pictures!!

randy56

Interesting some of these are still around. found this one for sale. 
https://detroit.craigslist.org/mcb/boa/d/hamtramck-boat-and-trailer/7048071188.html

ruggerole

pretty bad. Someone dumped this on the side of the road at the entrance to a farmers field. Only 2 mile from a dump.

TonyG13

Can you claim salvage on a derelict boat on land?

TonyG13

As a follow-up, I know my boat yard owner winds up with a handful of abandoned boats each year from owners who just stop paying storage fees. He tries to work with them - even asking if they would just sign over the title. If they don't he has to jump through hoops with the state to eventually gain ownership. He then either sells them or parts them out.

YYZRC

Do they toss mechanics liens on boats in USA?

randy56

Yes they can, if a mechanic is not paid he must file with in 60 days.