Rinker 235

tonygaspo

Hi
I am about to buy a 1992 Rinker 235. Anyone got any feedback on this model please? It has been converted to diesel and will be used mainly on inland waterways.
Thanks 

Handymans342

Since its a diesel you are way ahead of the game. 

tonygaspo

I am a complete newbie.....why do you say that??

Handymans342

Because you wont have any of the problems that all the gassers have provided you take care of the fuel and filters

tonygaspo

Ok thanks..sounds good then.

Handymans342

Post some pictures soon. What motor is in that boat?

Black_Diamond

This one fell right into Handy's wheelhouse. lol

Handymans342

Black_Diamond said:

This one fell right into Handy's wheelhouse. lol

Got to get it when I can LOL

randy56

Here we go, hey @tonygaspo where are you located? reason I ask is there are not many in the states.

howardrams

tonygaspo,

I had a 235 Fiesta Vee 1992 model and owned it for 22 years!  Never had any fiberglass issues or quality problems.  The mid-cabin was a bit tight for adults, and I was not crazy about the seating arrangement in the cockpit.  Mine had the 230HP gas 5.7 Merc and was quite economical to operate, and the Alpha One drive.

Used it extensively on Lake Erie with only minimal normal maintenance.  Hopefully they did a good job changing it to a Diesel.  Was it a new engine? What outdrive?

Welcome aboard if you buy it!

tonygaspo

Off for the final viewing this morning. Surveys were all good. 
If we go ahead and buy it, we will be using it on the Norfolk Broads  (UK). 
Will report back.

Ian

Handymans342 said:

Black_Diamond said:

This one fell right into Handy's wheelhouse. lol

Got to get it when I can LOL

Handy needed something to brighten his day.  

tonygaspo

Now the proud owner of our first boat.
85hp recon Ford Transit engine. 
Diesel is ideal for what we need in this area.
Very little petrol available and a max allowed speed of 6mph on The Broads.