Rinker 350/360 2007+ Random Topics

YYZRC

The original faucets had 1/2 threaded connectors and the new ones were 3/8. I replaced the original white plastic fittings on the pex with new shut off valves. 

aero3113

Very cool @YYZRC

YYZRC

@aero3113 did you change your trim fluid at any point? Mine looks pretty muddy. Thinking about using my little outdrive oil pump to suck out what I can. 

aero3113

@YYZRC When I changed my starboard pump, most of it was changed. My port side fluid looks fine.

aero3113

Sorry @YYZRC , I was thinking steering!! No I haven’t changed my trim fluid at all, probably is a good idea. I would think it’s original!!

YYZRC

Do you think I could just pop off one of the hoses and run the pump to evacuate?

aero3113

I would just suck out what you can. Fill half way then run the pump up and down a few times and suck out and refill.

aero3113

I don’t think you’ll be able to get all of the old fluid in the lines unless you remove them.

aero3113

YYZRC said:

Do you think I could just pop off one of the hoses and run the pump to evacuate?

If this works, then you would be able to flush the entire system. But I think the pump will run dry and stop pushing once the reservoir is empty.

YYZRC

I will keep adding fluid so it doesn’t run dry. Will report back. 

Edit: marina sold out of trim fluid so this is on the later list. 

Did manage to convert the flip-down “drawer” to a real drawer. Way more useful now. Need to find a good organizer that will work around the drain cut-out. 

YYZRC

Switched out the cockpit lights and added an extra one next to the stairs. 

rasbury

The vinyl paint is good stuff. I re did a door panel on my F150 that the sun had gotten to (2006) and man, what a nice difference. Couple of other places I will touch up. Mine was a different brand but they say you can't paint over leather, vinyl and even carpet...not convinced that would hold up but on hard vinyl plastic I'm real impressed and the color match too is great. All that looks very nice....

aero3113

Nice easy mod @YYZRC !

YYZRC

aero3113 said:

Nice easy mod @YYZRC !

It was awful! I underestimated how difficult running the wire would be. Contending with the tub in that under seat storage space was not fun. 

aero3113

YYZRC said:

aero3113 said:

Nice easy mod @YYZRC !

It was awful! I underestimated how difficult running the wire would be. Contending with the tub in that under seat storage space was not fun. 

I was thinking the tub is removable? I guess not??!!

YYZRC

I think the boat was built around the tub!

YYZRC

I had no idea how much space there was under the helm seat. It even has a liner. Need to find a way to access/utilize it!

aero3113

WoW @YYZRC , that’s some nice storage space!!
My mind is trying to figure something out now!

Michael T

If I had kept our EC 360 I was going to install a cockpit air conditioner in that space.

YYZRC

@Michael T it would fit there but I think the space behind the vacuflush is better for an AC unit! It’s right above the thru hull; could easily tee off it to feed the new unit. 

I am going to add a larger access door to replace the stupid storage cuddy and store all my tools in there. Should be perfect!

YYZRC

Helm seat raised 3”. Will cover the square tubing with a starboard panel next weekend. 

YYZRC

Added shelves to the front cabinet. 

aero3113

@YYZRC what’s under the corian top with the hinge?

YYZRC

Just a small storage cubby. That was original. 

YYZRC

Fitting a new hull liner. Can’t stand the brown!!

YYZRC

aero3113 said:

My mind is trying to figure something out now!

@aero3113 I made my move - ordered this access door from BoatOutfitters. 

aero3113

Nice @YYZRC !

JimGuy341

YYZRC said:

oscar1 said:

Christmas arrived early, one set arrived today, still waiting for the second to arrive tomorrow.

Second best modification I made to my boat!!

@YYZRC Just curious, what was your best modification?

YYZRC

@JimGuy341 HARDTOP!!!

YYZRC