Rinker 350/360 2007+ Random Topics

YYZRC

aero3113 said:

@YYZRC , where did you get the switch from?

I got the switch on Amazon

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B079FRYF5V

I cut a black sticker to cover the center part of the switch plate so that it looked nice.

YYZRC

Dinghy mount is ready for action. I might redo the brackets and mount the tombstones plumb at some point. 

randallh82w8

YYZRC said:

@randallh82w8 pic of the cockpit table

That looks amazing. I like the post configuration. I assume that's a custom welding job. 
What are the dimension of the table top so I can try to replicate.

YYZRC

It measures approx 44”x23”

YYZRC

Playing with new acrylic emblems. 

YYZRC

This dinghy mount is aces. 

aero3113

Very very nice!!

oscar1

I will add some security too

tricountytrail

2005 Rinker 360 Fiesta Vee Hull Construction?
Wondering if the hull is all fiberglass with NO Wood in stringers and transom.
I thought I read somewhere that was the case. If anyone has any information on the hull assembly please post here.

Spyderweb

Boy, is that slick.  Nice job.

YYZRC

Moved the inverter to the bow. I am trying to get weight forward as well as to port. Debating whether to eliminate the dedicated thruster battery/charger and to use the lithium instead. 

YYZRC

Moved the solar controller to the DC panel area. This will give better Bluetooth connectivity so I can monitor the inverter and solar. 

YYZRC

Epoxy coated the table. 

johnny44

In another post about La Rea’s new (and absolutely stunning) boat, @earl1z19 said that the changes that you make to the boat that you buy is what makes the new boat yours. That made so much sense to me and had me thinking about the work the I have done on my boat in the short time since I bought it last summer.

Here is a partial list so far:

- new Hill Marine 4x4 props

- new front strataglass with uzips (upside down – frowns)

- replaced the Raymarine E80 with Garmin 942

- new dash - replaced all the gauges with new panels and VesselView7 (thanks @YYZRC )

- replaced the broken icemaker with a cabinet (thanks again @YYZRC )

- added steering sensor to VesselView

- replaced cockpit carpets with new duraweave teak snap-in carpets from Matworks

- reupholstered the cockpit seat cushions (bottoms only)

- added 3 new 3 color LED arch lights (thanks @diggin2day1 )

- new custom cockpit table (thanks @diggin2day1 )

- replaced 2 Oceanair shades in the cabin (screens were broken)

- replaced Faria depth gauge (nothing wrong with the old one, just wanted a new color to match the VV&7)

- VHF antenna (went with 4’ Shakespeare 5400xt)

- new cockpit tv mount

- change out clarion wired remotes (couldn’t read the old ones anymore)

- changed the radio "on" from the key to a rocker switch named "stereo"

- new hot water heater

- added 4 chamber shampoo/body wash dispenser in shower (no bottles flying around anymore)

 

Still a lot on my “to do” list that I have not tackled yet, but not a bad start at making someone else’s 350 EC “mine”!

YYZRC

How about some pics @johnny44

earl1z19

A friend of mine also tells me that your boat doesn't need to be 100% this year but it does need to be better than last year. This helps makes some goals more attainable and give you a sense of accomplishment. I also dont know anyone who doesn't have a "to-do" list that owns a boat.

johnny44

@YYZRC hoping to get some pictures this weekend...weather permitting

YYZRC

earl1z19 said:

A friend of mine also tells me that your boat doesn't need to be 100% this but it does need to be better than last year. This helps makes some goals more attainable and give you a sense of accomplishment. I also dont know anyone who doesn't have a "to-do" list that owns a boat.

Love that. I don’t know anyone with a boat that doesn’t have their next boat planned out…

johnny44

Here is a pic of the new snap in carpet. I am really happy with it. It dries quickly and feels great to step on. I hear it gets hot in the sun, so will wait to see how that goes. 

Oh, and my favorite addition is my custom table that @diggin2day1 made me. It is absolutely beautiful and the quality and attention to detail is incredible, even on the bottom!).

 

johnny44

Also in the pic, replaced my rusted cockpit refrigerator frame with one of @aero3113 leftover frames

johnny44

johnny44

aero3113

Glad to see it in use @johny44 !! 👍🏻

YYZRC

If you have a 330/340 or 350/360, the swim platform cleats allow rainwater into the swim platform underside (even with the cleat drains installed). The water pools at the center of the swim platform which causes a ton of humidity and thus mold. I added these aluminum dams (1” angle aluminum with 3M 4000) to prevent the water from getting to the center. Working perfectly!

YYZRC

Hurley H3O+ modifications complete. Replaced the entire winch arm assembly with custom SS rails perfect for hoisting the dinghy. The whole setup is slick; really happy with how it turned out. 

YYZRC

Designed a roof rack for the hardtop to carry our paddle boards. Rack will mount in standard 90 degree rail mount fittings so that it is removable. 

The forward rack has 2.5” extensions to allow me to mount the VHF antenna and cellular antenna without drilling extra holes in the hardtop. 

Waiting on quotes. 

rasbury

Where is @ digintoday,  he disapeared...off to greener pastures?

aero3113

@diggin2day1 is still around @rasbury he pops in every once in a while.

rasbury

I'm getting worried about our forum as long time major contributors are moving on it seems...

raybo3

Ras @diggin2day1 was active today. He doesn't go more than 3 days without logging on. Some members bought larger boats and have moved on but the forum has a very strong backing.