Seeing if anyone has insight on this 2006 Rinker 410 with diesels

brandonmayberry

Well, sounds like Red Fox is more work than i want to get into. After seeing a prior survey, it just isnt worth the risk. However...theres another one located up in Severna Park Maryland. Blue hull needs some work, but sounds like the rest of it is in much better shape for not much more money than Red Fox was going to cost.

Anyone have any personal knowledge on this one?

https://www.boattrader.com/boat/2006-rinker-fiesta-vee-410-6947378/

Also, anyone nearby that would want to make a trip and lay eyes on it for me. Ill compensate for your time, gas and food.

Aqua_Aura

What are the issues with red fox? Would be nice to know for future things to look for either on current or future boats. 

Handymans342

Aqua_Aura said:

What are the issues with red fox? Would be nice to know for future things to look for either on current or future boats. 

I saw the boat and the owner did not maintain it at all. Only fixed things when they broke and most of the issues were caused by not using the boat. 

brandonmayberry

Handy laid eyes on it. The broker sent me a previous survey. Basic things like Windlass not working, generator had 10k worth of work recently because it had been so neglected when they went to fire it for the survey it shredded the belt. Generator pan is rusted out and needs replaced. All carpet is a mess. Glass needs replaced up front. Dahs panels are all faded. Has a crack above bow thurster in the hull. Just goes to show how poorly it had been maintained. Such a shame for such a rare and pretty boat. If someone lived close, it could be a fun project, but i would be at least 30k into it before it touched my lake.

Willhound

Sounds like you made the right move by
walking away.

Handymans342

Willhound said:

Sounds like you made the right move by
walking away.

Will, it could have been restored but how much money and time do you invest before its too much??

Dream_Inn

I did PM you @brandonmayberry .  Severna Park isn't too far away.  Maybe you can get me the broker info and I can dig a bit further.  MD is on only essential driving right now, that's the only issue.

Handymans342

Dream_Inn said:

I did PM you @brandonmayberry .  Severna Park isn't too far away.  Maybe you can get me the broker info and I can dig a bit further.  MD is on only essential driving right now, that's the only issue.

Well you are only essentially looking at a boat!

GMSLITHO

did you get a survey ?

brandonmayberry

GMSLITHO said:

did you get a survey ?

Boat was surveyed back in like August and they provided that to me. Claim to have fixed everything that was wrong on the survey but there was ALOT wrong. minor things like windlass not working, nav lights bad, etc.

Handymans342

One of the items on the list of repairs done was the rebuilding of one engine which the report said the piston rings and valves were corroded and pitted. That was great evidence that the boat sat as moisture mixing with soot is very corrosive to the engine components. 

Liberty44140

Was the $10k rebuild the generator or the engine work or both? $10k in generator work is strange, you can buy a Koehler marine diesel generator for that boat for $10k.... why sink that much in to a repair?

https://yachtaidmarine.com/shop/generators/marine-generators/marine-diesel-generators/kohler-9ekozd-marine-diesel-generators-9000-watt/

Handymans342

It was for the Engine. 

Liberty44140

Now that makes sense @Handymans342. 

Handymans342

But the generator was in bad shape too and totally rusted. 

aero3113

It shocks me how some people treat their boats! 

Handymans342

Well the owner was 85. He sure isnt going to do anything. 

earl1z19

aero3113 said:

It shocks me how some people treat their boats! 

I agree. To me its as important as my house except my house cant sink...

aero3113

Everyone who looked at my 242 said the same thing. They would say “you wouldn’t believe the condition of some of the boats we looked at” (Dirty, smelly, seats torn, a lot of water in the bilge). How do they expect to sell them for what they’re asking! 

Handymans342

Brokers want big commisions

earl1z19

Handymans342 said:

Brokers want big commisions

They take 10%,  Some earn it and others not so much

Michael T

Look after your boat and it will sell itself!