Considering 2008 330 EC
Spyderweb
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Considering moving up from my 2007 Bayliner 285. Wife and I are very impressed with the layout of the 2008 330 EC. Saw the boat today (https://syracuse.craigslist.org/bod/6286840555.html) in person. Am a little turned off by some corrosion on the outdrive and many scratches, dings, gouges in the black hull. We've always kept our boats as pristine as possible. Otherwise, most of what we see (other than above) appears to be able to be taken care of by some serious cleaning. Boat has Merc 350 with bravo III (Same as mine) so with that I'm familiar.
Asking price is $112,000, pretty high I think considering average retail is around $89,000.
Any thoughts on specific areas in this boat to look at? Is this a good power package for weight of boat? Any specific weak areas this model (or brand) is known for? Would appreciate any help and advise.
Thanks
Paul
Asking price is $112,000, pretty high I think considering average retail is around $89,000.
Any thoughts on specific areas in this boat to look at? Is this a good power package for weight of boat? Any specific weak areas this model (or brand) is known for? Would appreciate any help and advise.
Thanks
Paul
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The price is too high, especially this time of year. You could get a 360 for that money.
The Admiral and I were in the last Rinker EC 400 produced. It was delivered to Hurst Marine on the Rideau River just down from where I used to live. It was fully optioned and was magnificent.
I have a friend with an older Sea Ray 410. Of course given its size and weight it has diesels. It has a walk around front berth that Admirals really like as do owners who have to get up in the night to use the head. With the Rinker 400 you have to crawl over someone with the Sea Ray 400 you do not.
But.....here's the real difference, imo, the Sea Ray has two heads which is a huge bonus.
There is less head room in the Sea Ray but there is more room in the cabin and in the cockpit area.
That said, if Rinker tweaked the hull by adding a few more feet to create a front island berth and two heads it would give Rinker owners a "next step". Of course, this would certainly require diesel power plants.
Maybe Rinker found there was no market for this size in their line-up. enough
I'm keeping my search fairly local. You seem to have a decent price on yours.
Paul
It's funny how different sometimes people view the same boat. We love the 400 because it doesn't make an island out of the front berth. It was one of the things we didn't like on the newer boats (hey, just an opinion). The island berths are just made too small (hence why you probably increased the size of yours). We also like the fact that there wasn't another head (because it is more maintenance, more to clean, more to winterize and more space taken up by something that you truly aren't using often).
As far as comparing with the Sea Ray, then you should compare with the Rinker 410, not the 400. I don't know the Sea Ray well enough to compare. But, I'll say that the Sea Rays that I have been in around that size, well, the aft cabin did not have the width compared to Rinker's 360-420.
@Spyderweb - Definitely understand the reason you are buying local, but I agree with MT to make sure he really does back everything up and speak to locals that have used them. And if boat is 75 miles away, well, not sure the warranty is very significant. I couldn't image going that distance just for something warrantied on a used boat.
@redlightning - a great deal on your beautiful boat! Good luck! As I'm sure it will sell super fast! & let's see pics of your new ride when you get it!
Dream 'Inn III -- 2008 400 Express
Noticed on 2008 Rinker brochure, there was an option for filler cushion in cockpit. Any idea if something like that can be ordered on an older boat and ballpark price?
Well, the good thing MT, is neither of us is right or wrong. I know someone right now that has a 4460 Regal and wish they didn't have the second head in it. He said it takes up too much valuable space. His beds in his aft cabin aren't even actual twin size. I'm pretty sure Sea Ray is the same way. (at least their larger 38' is)
@Spyderweb, Ras gives some good points. Carpet and the full enclosure together can cost another $5k. As far as the cushion, you can get a local upholstery/canvas shop to make one, or make one yourself. I also agree that the biggest let down with the 330 is not having a full separate shower. Both the 342 and 350 have a very nice one. If you love the 330 layout, look at the 350. Same layout with a full shower.
Dream 'Inn III -- 2008 400 Express
We also have always liked the idea of separate shower. But the 330 is already at the outer limits of what my dock can handle for length. 350 is 2' 3" longer.
In researching the Rinker line, It seems the 330 designation only occurs in 2008. Wasn't there in 2007, and in 2009 there's a 320 and 340. Is the 340 just a rebadged 330, or is it a different boat?
Sometimes there are radical changes with the same number which can really fool all of us! LOL - I believe there are two Rinker 310 model numbers....a FV 310 and an EC 310.
Some have said they prefer the FV 310 whereas I prefer the EC 310 (and bought a new one in 2013) the EC 310 was one of Rinker's most award winning boats and has, imo, one of the best cockpit lay-outs ever regarding versatility. Many other manufacturers (like Regal) are just catching-up with that award winning Rinker design now!
We've discussed down-sizing in a few years. But it's going to be really hard to give up the shower in the 342.
2002 FV 342 on Lake St. Clair - Past Commodore SHC - Vessel Examiner USCGAUX
2002 FV 342 on Lake St. Clair - Past Commodore SHC - Vessel Examiner USCGAUX