Rinker 350/360 2007+ Random Topics

YYZRC

Yikes. That’s $1000 worth here!!

YYZRC

Pump is in, mounted next to the AC pump. Need to get some more fittings and a tee. 

Michael T

.....I'm still skeptical. Owned a construction company always used copper, never composites, plastics etc. Copper will last a lifetime. IMO the jury is still out on some of these "new" ideas. Remember aluminum wiring? aluminum waste pipes? early plastic plumbing? ...all of them failed - the only ones to win were lawyers. I see the shark bite fitting failing over time. Our motto was do it right the first time - there's right and there's fast/cheap - pick one. Now on a boat, as long as your bilge pumps are good no worries with sharkbite or it's cousins but in a house - IMO - NO way!

YYZRC

I agree @Michael T. I wouldn’t/didn’t use pex at home except for hydronic heating.

YYZRC

Got the aft berth upholstery work done. 

aero3113

Looking good @YYZRC !!

LaRea

@Michael T I agree 100% ... at home, it's copper all the way, and I've installed a lot of it.

But if you are right about SharkBite fittings failing over time, my engine room will be your poster child!  It was the only practical way to properly route the pipes in the tight confines of an engine room.  

TonyG13

I was a facilities/construction manager for years and agree about soldered copper been the gold standard. That said, SharkBite has been around for about 20 years and they warrant their stuff for 25 years. I wouldn't use it in-wall, but on a boat or in an exposed basement, I think it works great (where you can keep an eye on it). Can't confirm but I think they even use it on the International Space Station.

YYZRC

Got the table leg tweaked.  Wedge notch 3/8” was perfect to get the table to sit level. Will get it powder coated over the winter. Now to find a new table!

YYZRC

Got the third screen in finally. Getting closer!

aero3113

Looks great @YYZRC !!

LaRea

I think you win the title of Most Glass in a 350 Helm!

YYZRC

Decided to install the Cruise 9 in the dinghy. Because, why not?

aero3113

Awesome @YYZRC ! LoL

YYZRC

Rubbing compound cleaned up the rub rail and caulk really well!

YYZRC

YYZRC

I have done a lot of mods but the anchor wash is by far the best. I washed and spray waxed the boat today and it was perfect. I am going to add a second outlet at the stern!

YYZRC

For the wiper removal, I removed the old motor and replaced it with a rubber bumper. Then I aligned the walk-through window bumper with it. Works perfectly. 

YYZRC

On my 350, the starboard side cushion would collapse if you stood on it - rather inconvenient. I added an angle bracket to hold it in place against the starboard bracket. 

pcmpete

YYZRC said:

Got the third screen in finally. Getting closer!

What Simrad unit/size did you install on the left?

YYZRC

It’s a GO12 - would have preferred a unit with physical buttons but wanted max glass. 

YYZRC

@aero3113 does your sliding screen door have a screw that holds it to this bracket? Mine doesn’t seem to and I can’t tell if this is normal (I assume not)

aero3113

@YYZRC , I’ll have to look. You just reminded me that my screen door was missing a screw or two. Just can’t remember if it was that location.

YYZRC

Thanks @aero3113

Spyderweb

Just looked at mine.  If that’s the top of the door, my screen frame is firmly snug against the bracket.  With my finger I can feel a hole, but don’t feel a screw.  Possibly reset?  Bad spot.  Don’t know how you get in there to add one.

YYZRC

Thanks @Spyderweb ! Mine is snug against the bracket. For the pic I held it ajar somewhat. Maybe there is no screw! Mine has a hole, too. 

Spyderweb

Mine can not be held ajar.  It is tight to the bracket.

aero3113

@YYZRC it’s tough to see in the pic, but there is a screw holding mine.

YYZRC

Thanks @aero3113 !

YYZRC

Moved the solar controller to in behind the cockpit fridge. Thanks @oscar1 for the heads up!