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Rinker 400

taylor1taylor1 Member Posts: 46 ✭✭
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Looking at 400's.      Merc 396's have enough power to get on plane with 6-8 adults on board?
Also, why are there 3 shore power plugs on starboard side?
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    LaReaLaRea Member, Moderator Posts: 7,587 mod
    edited August 2016
    You mean Merc 496 ... yes, enough power for many boaters.  The forum has had a raging debate over the past few weeks on "adequate" power vs. "never enough" power, and whether a 10-ton boat should require diesels.  But lots of 400 owners are perfectly happy with 496s.  

    One plug for air conditioner, one for other AC systems, one for cable.
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    taylor1taylor1 Member Posts: 46 ✭✭
    Pics show, shore power, shore power, it's shore choice. 
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    MDboaterMDboater Member Posts: 298 ✭✭✭
    Could the power be 2 30 amp and 1 50 amp for an either/or connection?
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    raybo3raybo3 Administrator Posts: 5,464 admin
    I highly doubt that boat would have a 110 amp service. On my 342 I have 2 30amp and the 1 tv/phone connection. 
    2002 342 Fiesta Vee PC Point Of Pines YC Revere MA. popyc.org     raybo3@live.com
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    LaReaLaRea Member, Moderator Posts: 7,587 mod
    It's the same on all of Rinker's big cruisers: 30A, 30A, TV/phone.  All three use the same stainless covers, so it looks like three power plugs.  
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    Dream_InnDream_Inn Member, Moderator Posts: 7,573 mod

    Raybo is correct, 2 30amp and 1 tv/phone connection.  You have all 3 on both stbd bow and aft port (shore choice).  The 30amp connections are split across the power panel, each has an air conditioner, one has range, other has water heater & so on.  Front A/C is 16k BTU, aft is 10k BTU.

    As far as power, I have the 496s with B-2 drives and the boat has no problem getting on plane with 6-8 adults on board.  I had 10 adults the other week on board, half fuel, half water....no issues getting on plane whatsoever.  Actually, some on board have 342s and other boats and commented it got on plane better than theirs (& I never went over 4k rpms while getting on plane). 

    Any other questions, feel free to ask.  I have the 2008 400 and boat with a 2007 400 (B-3 drives) and a 2006 390 (Diesel with Volvo).  I've been thru all 3 boats more than most people in their own boat.

    Dream 'Inn III -- 2008 400 Express

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    Handymans342Handymans342 Member Posts: 10,375 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Dont the B2s have bigger props? Maybe thats why you can get on Plane better than most Dream. 
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    Dream_InnDream_Inn Member, Moderator Posts: 7,573 mod
    I agree Handy.  Definitely larger props. 

    Dream 'Inn III -- 2008 400 Express

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    Handymans342Handymans342 Member Posts: 10,375 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited August 2016
    OK Al, you said that before but thats not true in Pickups. Just sayin
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    raybo3raybo3 Administrator Posts: 5,464 admin
    Handymans342 said:
    OK Al, you said that before but thats not true in Pickups. Just sayin
    Last time I checked there is a big difference between a boat and a pick-up truck... Just say'n....... 
    2002 342 Fiesta Vee PC Point Of Pines YC Revere MA. popyc.org     raybo3@live.com
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    Handymans342Handymans342 Member Posts: 10,375 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Dont make me and Rowboat212 put you guys down again with videos.
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    69fastback69fastback Member Posts: 951 ✭✭✭
    Handymans342 said:
    Dont make me and Rowboat212 put you guys down again with videos.
    I'm game. I'm willing to bet I can show you plenty of gas trucks running faster than any diesel. Last time I checked, the fastest diesel truck was in the low 8s in the 1/4. I have a good friend who has a little LS powered truck that can do that too.....
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    Handymans342Handymans342 Member Posts: 10,375 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Not fair 69. That truck weighs half of an f250
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    DanD2DanD2 Member Posts: 847 ✭✭✭
    Isn't this thread about a Rinker 400?  ;-)
    No longer a boat owner.....previous boat - 2005 Rinker Fiesta Vee 342
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    Handymans342Handymans342 Member Posts: 10,375 ✭✭✭✭✭
    OK Dan, if you have identical 400s and one is Diesel, why is the diesel version slower? Because the diesels cant go over 3600 PM. Now if they could go 5000 rpm like a gasser would they be faster or the same? 
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    raybo3raybo3 Administrator Posts: 5,464 admin
    So you answered your own question. Diesels are slower because they CANT go over 3600 rpm's therefor they are slower. Case closed, end of story........... Just say'n...LOL Now lets get back on topic....... 
    2002 342 Fiesta Vee PC Point Of Pines YC Revere MA. popyc.org     raybo3@live.com
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    Handymans342Handymans342 Member Posts: 10,375 ✭✭✭✭✭
    We are on topic
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    raybo3raybo3 Administrator Posts: 5,464 admin
    396 (496) merc's and 3 shore plugs is the topic not smelly slow diesels.......LOL
    2002 342 Fiesta Vee PC Point Of Pines YC Revere MA. popyc.org     raybo3@live.com
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    Handymans342Handymans342 Member Posts: 10,375 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Really Ray Really? You would never guess I had diesels
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    reneechris14reneechris14 Member Posts: 3,134 ✭✭✭✭✭
    AL winding up handy welcome to the rinker from
    2005 Rinker FV342  Pawcatuck river,Ct
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    DirtythirtyDirtythirty Member Posts: 393 ✭✭✭
    There are not 3 power outlets...there are 3 covers, 2 are for shore power and  is for cable tv hookup
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    DirtythirtyDirtythirty Member Posts: 393 ✭✭✭
    I'd be more than happy to post a pic if you like
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    DirtythirtyDirtythirty Member Posts: 393 ✭✭✭
    Sorry if this is posting as a duplicate, but my first post disappeared...the 400 does not have 3 power outlets......it has 3 covers.  2 of the covers are for shore power, and the 3rd is for cable tv hookup.
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    taylor1taylor1 Member Posts: 46 ✭✭
    Thanks guys, I appreciate the feedback
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