Rinker Rinker Fiesta 360 2005-2006 Random Topics

tricountytrail

Rinker 360 Topics lightly different layout and floorplan.
I have a 2005 Rinker Fiesta Vee 360 These are slightly different from the other versions Foldable radar arch, stern door on starboard side, Length 39' 4" Beam 12' 3" separate forward stateroom.

Fuel Tank Capacity (gal): 235 gallons

Water Tank Capacity (gal): 51 gallons
Waste 45 gal.

tricountytrail

Looking for Snap in carpet for my 2005 Rinker Fiesta Vee 360.
Wondering if anyone has any suggestions or pictures.

LaRea

I'm pretty sure your 360 is identical to my 2007 370.  In April 2021, I got carpets from snapincarpet.com using a template that I made.  They don't list the 360 or 370 in their catalog of templates, but maybe they could cut another set from my templates.  If you want to ask them, the order number was S7212.  

YYZRC

Do you still have the original carpet? I bought some nice “Infinity Weave” and traced the original carpet onto it. Had a local carpet shop put binding on it and I’m super happy!

tricountytrail

I do not, I could make a template, but would love to find a precut one.

YYZRC

I did this for about $400. I hated how everyone makes the flooring in 17 pieces. Mine is two. 

echandler1971

I've got an '05 360 as well. I have the original snap-in carpets and would love new ones. I also want to know what people have done for curtains on their cabin windows.

echandler1971

YYZRC said:

I did this for about $400. I hated how everyone makes the flooring in 17 pieces. Mine is two. 

Who did you go with?

YYZRC

I made it myself. Ordered a bulk roll from https://marinevinylfabric.com/ and traced the original carpets onto it. Cut it out and had a local canvas shop sew on Sunbrella binding. 

tricountytrail

Just ordered my carpet making template and cutting hopefully this weekend.

tricountytrail

Have to do a final trim then get them bound and install snaps.

aero3113

Nice job @tricountytrail 👍🏻⚓️

tricountytrail

Looking for rear seat cockpit filler cushions or even info or part numbers, Rinker Fiesta Vee 360. Pics are for example.

tricountytrail

My 360 with 3 cover options.

tricountytrail

Boat is hauled and ready for the winter projects.

LaRea

That's a lotta boat to put on a 2-axel trailer!

tricountytrail

It is a hostar rated transport trail trailer all hydraulic. I believe 30,000 lbs

tricountytrail

Anyone have any autopilot install experience? I am wondering what type of actuator I would need with twin mercruiser i/os?  Would it use its own steering pump or the existing one? I have the Simrad plotter wondering what else I need?

YYZRC

https://rinkerboats.vanillacommunities.com/discussion/6500/autopilot-installation-on-370

I use the GO12 with a NAC-2, Precision 9 compass and an Octopus Type R drive. 

Don’t buy the Octopus rudder sensor, it is garbage. Get the Simrad. 

I mounted the NAC-2 on the bulkhead and the Octopus between the stringers. 

LaRea

What he said.  The Octopus Type R is an electric actuator that attaches to the steering ram.  There's no connection to the hydraulics.  And if something breaks, you can easily disconnect the actuator by pulling one pin.  (I used them for about 15 years on two boats; only needed to disconnect it once.)  

tricountytrail

So I'm beginning to research my autopilot/ then radar upgrades.
I have to Simrad go9 now connected to my engines and a NMEA 2000 network with a smartcraft gateway which this forum was a great help setting up everything.
I will use my current go9 for instrument data.
Going to install a Simrad Nss16 Evo3s Chartplotter/Fishfinder Mfd with a bracket
and use it to build my new system with newest hardware.
Will need Auto pilot drive, rudder sensor, heading or precision compass, and eventually a Simrad halo 24 radar. any recommendations.