Rinker 350/360 2007+ Random Topics

YYZRC

I’m going to start with the touchscreen and see how it goes!

YYZRC

Got new solar panels up, all black looks great against the blue canvas vs the old ones that were white. 

I also upgraded the solar controller. 

Also got struts installed for the storage area in the aft. Upholsterer is working on side panels and covers for the cushions. Coming along nicely!

YYZRC

For anyone who is trying to match 13 year old faded 330/350 gel coat using Spectrum Patch Paste, I found that mixing a small amount of Rinker Sand White with the Rinker White White makes for a great match.

echandler1971

YYZRC said:

For anyone who is trying to match 13 year old faded 330/350 gel coat using Spectrum Patch Paste, I found the perfect mix is approx 1/2 Rinker Sand White and 1/2 Rinker White White. 

Additionally, the head/shower stall are Sand White. 

I have a quarter size gouge in my gelcoat and a yards worth of battle scars behind it. Not sure how much of this combo I would need on my 05 360 FV, which likely is the same colors

YYZRC

Built a collapsing backrest for the bow lounger. I don’t have @larea or @rando3113 skills but I think this will work. Would have preferred regular (not non-skid) starboard for the project but this is what they had in stock. 

I will reduce the thickness of the foam in the cushion by 1.25” to account for the backrest underneath. 

LaRea

Very nice!  Do you stow the pad, or leave it on the bow?

YYZRC

I had a cover made so I leave the cushions on the bow. I might add a strap with some domes to hold it down though in the event that the cushions are stowed. 

aero3113

Great idea @YYZRC !!

YYZRC

Turned out perfect!! 

YYZRC

I removed my wiper arms today. Gotta say that the boat looks a lot better!

@LaRea did you remove the motors as well? If not, did you cap the spindles somehow? 

TonyG13

YYZRC said:

I removed my wiper arms today. Gotta say that the boat looks a lot better!

@LaRea did you remove the motors as well? If not, did you cap the spindles somehow? 

Did the same thing earlier in the season. Can't believe I waited so long to do it.

Got a chrome cap from Amazon...

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01KSKZLFA

YYZRC

Well those are pretty perfect! Thanks @TonyG13

Port wiper motor is easy to remove as its above an access panel in the head. I might do it - just wish it wasn’t non-skid there or I could fill the hole perfectly. 

TonyG13

They do sit a little high, but I'm probably the only one bothered by it. The Admiral didn't even notice I took off the wiper.  I'll try to get a pic tomorrow so you can see how it fits.

LaRea

No, I didn't remove the motor.  Still considering whether I can find a better wiper arm.

YYZRC

I moved the bumper on the walk thru window so that it lands exactly on the wiper nub. Should be perfect. 

I may try to find or fashion a wiper arm for starboard. To be continued…

TonyG13

Here's a pic of the wiper cap. Like I said, wish it would be more flush with the deck, but I think no one else even notices...

YYZRC

Thanks! It looks better than a naked spindle for sure. 

YYZRC

Autopilot is mounted and wired up. 

YYZRC

What’s normal in terms of fuel flow deviation? 

LaRea

Yours is 5% different at WOT ... I'd say that's within normal tolerance.

YYZRC

There is about a 5% difference at low speed too.  Will change the plugs this weekend and see where things end up.

YYZRC

Playing around with LED ambient light strips for cars - I think I will do it!!

YYZRC

YYZRC said:

There is about a 5% difference at low speed too.  Will change the plugs this weekend and see where things end up.

New plugs helped.  Port motor also runs better when getting up on plane.  Good enough!

YYZRC

Replaced the porn mirror with a headboard. 

Michael T

......and you need a headboard there because..... you know what I'm thinking, right? as Ray would say - just sayin'!

YYZRC

…because the white glow of the Rinker logo was not flattering to the Admiral!

YYZRC

Progress on the anchor wash down

TonyG13

Love SharkBite fittings. Redid my entire plumbing system on our old Maxum with SharkBite - never had a problem.

YYZRC

Agreed. They are slick. 

LaRea

I installed about 80 of them this winter.  Only had two leak -- user error, I didn't push them in far enough.