Took out cooler opening in my 270.....EDIT pics added

BellevilleMXZBellevilleMXZ Member Posts: 732 ✭✭✭
edited May 2017 in Rinker Express Cruisers Forum
Wow, I can't believe how much room is in behind there, its going to be great once I get a door on it. What a waste of unused space.
2005 Rinker 270 FV Volvo Penta 5.7Gi
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  • randy56randy56 Member Posts: 4,083 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Agreed  a child could ride in there.
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  • DazeOffDazeOff Member Posts: 164 ✭✭✭
    I did the same thing and the extra room is great. I can fit a cooler, cleaning supplies and the kids water toys. Big difference.




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  • J3ffJ3ff Member Posts: 4,096 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Love that grill mount!! way better than the swim platform one..
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  • DazeOffDazeOff Member Posts: 164 ✭✭✭
    I like to keep the swim platform free of anything that gets in the way of fishing or my kids. They love diving off it when we're on the hook. That huge platform IMO, is one of the best features of the 270. Besides, have the BBQ near the sink, cutting board and trash can just make sense. Catch it, clean it cook it and eat it.
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  • duane.mosleyduane.mosley Member Posts: 317 ✭✭✭
    edited February 2017
    i have a 250ec and i did the same thing, i went as far as to take out my hot water tank as well. i put my 2000 watt honda genny in that space as well as all my extra fluid and spare parts. i love the spare space. great lakes skipper seemed to have the best selection for the door you will need. if i remember correctly, i bought mine for under 75 bucks.

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  • BellevilleMXZBellevilleMXZ Member Posts: 732 ✭✭✭
    duane.mosley said:
    i have a 250ec and i did the same thing, i went as far as to take out my hot water tank as well. i put my 2000 watt honda genny in that space as well as all my extra fluid and spare parts. i love the spare space. great lakes skipper seemed to have the best selection for the door you will need. if i remember correctly, i bought mine for under 75 bucks.

    250s water heater is in there eh.....not enough room down below I guess? 
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  • J3ffJ3ff Member Posts: 4,096 ✭✭✭✭✭
    duane.mosley said:
    i have a 250ec and i did the same thing, i went as far as to take out my hot water tank as well. i put my 2000 watt honda genny in that space as well as all my extra fluid and spare parts. i love the spare space. great lakes skipper seemed to have the best selection for the door you will need. if i remember correctly, i bought mine for under 75 bucks.

    you mean you put it in the cooler cut out space right?  I'm thinking about doing that, but it would need to be sealed so that fumes can't make it into the engine bay... have you done anything about that?  If you are saying you put it where the hot water heater is, then do some googling, everything I found said putting a portable gen in the engine bay is certain death. 
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  • AccidentalSuperstarAccidentalSuperstar Member Posts: 38 ✭✭
    Hey BellevilleMXZ - do you have any beforehand and during pix you could post?
    great project, looks good!
    If your going to do something, do it now. Tomorrow is too late.
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  • duane.mosleyduane.mosley Member Posts: 317 ✭✭✭
    J3ff said:
    duane.mosley said:
    i have a 250ec and i did the same thing, i went as far as to take out my hot water tank as well. i put my 2000 watt honda genny in that space as well as all my extra fluid and spare parts. i love the spare space. great lakes skipper seemed to have the best selection for the door you will need. if i remember correctly, i bought mine for under 75 bucks.

    you mean you put it in the cooler cut out space right?  I'm thinking about doing that, but it would need to be sealed so that fumes can't make it into the engine bay... have you done anything about that?  If you are saying you put it where the hot water heater is, then do some googling, everything I found said putting a portable gen in the engine bay is certain death. 


    i just store it in that space. i run the genny on the swim platform when in use

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  • J3ffJ3ff Member Posts: 4,096 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Yes, even storing it there is no good...  
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  • BellevilleMXZBellevilleMXZ Member Posts: 732 ✭✭✭
    AccidentalSuperstar said:
    Hey BellevilleMXZ - do you have any beforehand and during pix you could post?
    great project, looks good!

    Door not installed yet, I'll get pics forsure
    2005 Rinker 270 FV Volvo Penta 5.7Gi
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  • BellevilleMXZBellevilleMXZ Member Posts: 732 ✭✭✭
    Finished today finally
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  • J3ffJ3ff Member Posts: 4,096 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited May 2017
    1. Wow that is CLEAN in there, how'd you manage that?

    2. Where'd you get the carpet from and how much?! :) 

    3. What were the exact measurements you used? completely want to copy you. 
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  • BellevilleMXZBellevilleMXZ Member Posts: 732 ✭✭✭

    Just a good clean with spray 9.....I'm a little fussy....lol

    Snap in carpets.....just laid in there today, gotta get snaps on it. 1250.....pricey but I don't have the spare time to cut/sew/screw around. This way get the color we want too. Feels great on the feet, and color shouldnt show dirt.

    The door? opening is 21 by 21 on mine, you have to trim the corners though, as the orig is quite rounded, .......I also had to trim one side a bit......opening wasn't perfect. Used a dremel with a tile bit, and kept vac. right close to keep mess to a minimum. Got it from boat outfitters.....one of best mods I did

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  • Michael TMichael T Member Posts: 7,227 ✭✭✭✭✭
    @BMXZ, beautiful install and carpet.
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  • J3ffJ3ff Member Posts: 4,096 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited May 2017
    Really nice! I was thinking of switching carpets over to grey as well... have a thread around here devoted to your new carpets anywhere? :) 

    That is their "white/white" color right?  Do you know what they are talking about with a bulb seal?
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  • BellevilleMXZBellevilleMXZ Member Posts: 732 ✭✭✭

    Its seagrass #7 (MW#7) -----bulb seal, probably the binding?

    Order Number: S637

    Carpet Selection: MW#7
    Binding: Black 4608
    Using:
    R pattern
    2005 Rinker 270 FV
    Snaps on / Separate: SEP 28
    Number of Pieces: 4

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  • Cableguy GregCableguy Greg Member Posts: 5,025 ✭✭✭✭✭
    J3ff said:

    That is their "white/white" color right?  Do you know what they are talking about with a bulb seal?
    The bulb seal is the waterproof seal on the door. If the door is going to be outside in the cockpit area, you are going to want that seal.
    2008 280 Express Cruiser, 6.2MPI, B3, Pittsburgh, PA "Blue Ayes"
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  • BellevilleMXZBellevilleMXZ Member Posts: 732 ✭✭✭
    Duh.....i thought he was talking about carpet...

    Ill.look at order tonight to see what color it was
    2005 Rinker 270 FV Volvo Penta 5.7Gi
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  • diggin2day1diggin2day1 Member Posts: 1,328 ✭✭✭✭
    edited May 2017
    Oops... wrong thread!!! Lol
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  • BellevilleMXZBellevilleMXZ Member Posts: 732 ✭✭✭
    J3ff said:
    Really nice! I was thinking of switching carpets over to grey as well... have a thread around here devoted to your new carpets anywhere? :) 

    That is their "white/white" color right?  Do you know what they are talking about with a bulb seal?
    Build Your Own - Starboard Boat Door [Teak Isle]
    Color: Arctic White
    Hinges: Height - Hinging Right
    Lock Type: SS Non Locking
    Bulb Seal: No Seal
    Vented Louvers: No Louvers
    Height: 21"
    Width: 21"
    MeasurementType: Cutout
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    $213.88
    		$213.88

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  • J3ffJ3ff Member Posts: 4,096 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Thanks, I ordered mine today..! 
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  • J3ffJ3ff Member Posts: 4,096 ✭✭✭✭✭
    So I got mine... not sure I'm thrilled with the finish though, not sure what to do.. take a look at the pictures... door doesn't seem to line up right, does yours do this??


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  • diggin2day1diggin2day1 Member Posts: 1,328 ✭✭✭✭
    Is there any adjustment on the hinge screws... just looks to be sitting a bit low. 
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  • reneechris14reneechris14 Member Posts: 3,134 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Probably square up when screwed to a sold serfuss
    2005 Rinker FV342  Pawcatuck river,Ct
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  • welliswellis Member Posts: 57 ✭✭
    J3ff said:
    So I got mine... not sure I'm thrilled with the finish though, not sure what to do.. take a look at the pictures... door doesn't seem to line up right, does yours do this??


    Looks like it could probably square up when installed. Is it same size as cooler cut out? Where did you order? Thanks
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  • BellevilleMXZBellevilleMXZ Member Posts: 732 ✭✭✭
    Ya it does flex and square up. Ya didn't get stainless latch ? ?
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  • J3ffJ3ff Member Posts: 4,096 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited June 2017
    nah, I have a black/grey/white theme going on...so far... speakers/hull color/soon to be carpets/bimini and other things.. 
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  • J3ffJ3ff Member Posts: 4,096 ✭✭✭✭✭
    wellis said:
    J3ff said:
    So I got mine... not sure I'm thrilled with the finish though, not sure what to do.. take a look at the pictures... door doesn't seem to line up right, does yours do this??


    Looks like it could probably square up when installed. Is it same size as cooler cut out? Where did you order? Thanks
    Installed:


    Same problem :(
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  • J3ffJ3ff Member Posts: 4,096 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited June 2017
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