Taking her out for sea trial with surveyor on Thursday. Any advice? 2008 400EC

Aqua_Aura

I think I found the listing online, it looks really nice and that should buff out. If the price is reflecting it's condition then it's usually not a bad deal. 

TonyA

Yeah the listing broker put a pic from 3 years ago. Called her on the carpet for it but the rest were taken 4 months ago. Offer took into account for wax job, bottom paint and new canvas.

TonyA

https://eur04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.yachtworld.com%2Fboats%2F2008%2Frinker-400-express-cruiser-3661177%2F&data=02%7C01%7C%7C14ee093274bc4412870d08d7c7be1274%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C637197491470856406&sdata=Q9wK4cJEctNLe9YysOe2CuM8g%2B34PuygpeIM4Sb0yms%3D&reserved=0

aero3113

Very nice, good luck!

TonyA

Thank you!

rasbury

I have a tan Hull 270....I can't imagine going after that Hull...can you use a sandblaster? That is going to be a lot of work for our new rinker brother!

TonyA

2600.00 was my quote to bring it back. I think its worth it. I can handle a yearly wax once it’s brought back.

Aqua_Aura

What about using a vinyl wrap?

TonyA

I am going from a 23” Yamaha Jet boat to this monster. Anyone close to the Jersey Shore willing to give lessons:)

Aqua_Aura

I went from never having a boat to my 280. The twins you have will make it so much easier. Best advice I have is take your time and never move faster than your willing to hit the dock. The first time I launched I skipped checking my engine bay and burned up my impeller because I forgot to put the garden hose connection cap back on. Had I taken 5 minutes I could have prevented that 

TonyA

So much to learn. It does have the axis joystick. Major selling point for me.

Aqua_Aura

Oh well that will help. Watch lots of YouTube videos, there seems to be an abundance of twin engine boat docking even though this seems to be the easiest. I'm sure you can find plenty of volunteers to go on a free boat ride. 

TonyA

I think I watched them all! Lol

Aqua_Aura

I am still watching them 3 years later because I find it so interesting. 

TonyA

I guess if it wont clean up I could wrap it...

aero3113

It will clean up if done right. It’s a must to keep up after it once done. If you want a perfect shine that will last with easy maintenance, have it painted or wrap it.

TonyA

Good info.

LaRea

FYI, any comments from @Dream_Inn or @Alswagg count 2x or 3x on this model. 

Bringing the hull back to life won't be cheap, but it's a must-do.  I think $2.6k is a high but it depends on your neighborhood.  She needs to be wet sanded, compounded, polished and then waxed.  Four steps, like fine woodworking.  Can't skip any steps or you'll regret it, and that's a lot of square feet.  

YYZRC

I was quoted the equivalent of $1300 USD to do the same 4 step restoration on a black hull 340 that I was looking at buying.  Agreed with LaRea that $2600 USD is maybe a bit steep.

TonyA

That was the price the marina in FL quoted. Once I get it up here I’ll get several prices.

Dream_Inn

Thanks @LaRea.  I do know the boat inside out.  If you have any particular questions, please ask.  I have seen every book and cranny in the boat.  I may actually know the previous owner of that boat...did it sell a couple years ago from Longport?

TonyA

I’m pretty sure he bought it in 2015 and kept it at Sliver Cloud Marina in Forked River NJ. That’s when the service records start.

TonyA

New SeaCore drives, manifolds and risers when he bought it.

TonyA

Are wraps shinny or dull finish?

aero3113

@TonyA , they can be any finish you want, even chrome!

aero3113

Watch this video 

https://youtu.be/z_lcmDko4K8

Liberty44140

Nice boat! Great looking and looks like it was taken care of. $2600 sounds right as it must be wet sanded, that can not just be buffed out. Anyone that buffs it should guarantee that it will last at least a month or so as I’ve seen boats like this look great after a good compound.... and they are back to fully dull and oxidized after a few weeks and a few good rains. Agree she must be brought back and having someone do it right with wet sanding will be worth it so that it lasts all summer and you just need to maintain it. 

Liberty44140

That video is pretty sweet! Heard great things about vinyl wrap. 

TonyA

Thanks for the input.