My review of our second season with a 270

Seabutt

Dream_Inn, I keep it at Cobbs Creek about 2 miles up the piantitank river. Next river south of the Rappahanock. Middle Bay.

Dream_Inn

Seabutt said:

Dream_Inn, I keep it at Cobbs Creek about 2 miles up the piantitank river. Next river south of the Rappahanock. Middle Bay.

Nice area down there.  If I remember right, Deltaville is nearby.  I try to get down south once a year in the early part of the summer.  One of my favorite marinas is Salt Ponds (just north of Hampton).

LaRea

@Seabutt - it'll be a straight run from your place up to the Rinkervous next summer, if you're so inclined!  Stay tuned for details.

pistole

luvinlife said:

Okay it's now the end of season 2 and I am happy to report that we had another fantastic season. We had one early season glitch with the shifter cable that was a quick fix.  The boat ran great all season. My original review said we could get into the high 30s with a full load. I must have dreamt that lol.  She will run all day in the low to mid 20s but a heavy load (6 to 8 adults) plus gas really slows her down. WOT with just my wife and me and it feels pretty sprightly, can get into the 30s.

great review , and yes , was wondering where that high 30s number came from. Am assuming you meant knots ... ... as well.

pics please !!

rasbury

I was about to sink my boat when I read that luvinlife....mine seems to plane out nice and run nicely at about 25....I think about 32 when the wind was right was my best but I don't run wot other when we first got it and I wanted to open it up!

MissLee2005

Hi all, just taken delivery of a 2005 270FV, it’s got the VolvoD4 and couldn’t be happier!!! Am over in the UK and these boats are rare beasts am already getting curious looks down at the marina...as they say “you’ve got a lot of bang for your buck” am looking forward to my first season!!

laureniac1

It a nice boat I have the same boat same year!
look at the Hill marine 4x4 props if you need a little more hole shot to get in plane. Well worth the investment 

randy56

Welcome to the forum, nice looking 270. 

rasbury

Here is a tan version!

rasbury

How did that boat get to the UK?

trip_n

270 with diesel = nice
https://www.boattest.com/oem/3211169/boats/862/3

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DLE2DsMBjrY

Cableguy Greg

rasbury said:

How did that boat get to the UK?

  Someone had it shipped it there. There are Rinkers all over the world.

rasbury

That must cost a couple shillings!

J3ff

trip_n said:

270 with diesel = nice
https://www.boattest.com/oem/3211169/boats/862/3

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DLE2DsMBjrY

3600 rpm's at top speed? that's nuts. 

rasbury

I hope handy dies not see this...

Opps, this was supposed to be see this! Figured he would wear us out with it!

Stodge

rasbury said:

I hope handy dies not see this...

That seems a little harsh.  

Handymans342

rasbury said:

I hope handy dies not see this...

Already have, big deal

diggin2day1

rasbury said:

That must cost a couple shillings!

I sold my Maxum 2400SCR to a guy in Australia(from Long Island, NY). It cost him $11,000 to have it shipped there... was only a $15,000 boat too

dalek

rasbury said:

How did that boat get to the UK?

New Rinker boats are available "off the Shelf" in the UK, through a sales agent. A brand new 2019 270 EX is between £105,000 and £125,000. The shipping cost is probably reflected in the price.

Stodge

Handymans342 said:

rasbury said:

I hope handy dies not see this...

Already have, big deal

Think you missed the part I saw...

luvinlife

Mine does not have a generator but it’s one of my “maybe” upgrades this year. Just a simple 2000 watt portable 

luvinlife

fiestavee270dph

hi im uk too up on the river severn at worchester, nice boat 

rasbury

Welcome!

randy56

Nice, interesting table on swim platform. 

rasbury

did not see that...and a storage locker as well?