2007 400 express cruiser parts needed

gausa

Hi everyone, new at Rinker forum. It's being quite a saga trying to fix, replace or buy products for the 400 2007 express cruiser lately. Does anyone knows where can i get the sunbrella cockpit cover? all the plastic covers are badly damage so i may need a replacement as well among SOOOOOOO many other parts, Any help will be well received.

Wildboating

@boattech01 Tj is normally the go to guy in that dept. 

gausa

thanks @Wildboating

bry1429

If you decide not to go with Tj, Ameritex has Rinker templates,  and is the Rinker factory canvas & plastic window supplier , I am very Happy with all I purchased from them.

http://ameritexdirect.com

LaRea

I got new canvas this spring for my '07 370.  I worked through a local canvas shop that ordered a complete set from Ameritex, added some custom modifications, and installed it on my boat.  

Do any of your canvas pieces have tags with Ameritex part numbers?  If not, you can contact Rinker and get part numbers.  

Welcome to the forum!

gausa

thanks @bry1429 will shot them an email or inquiry today.. thanks for the tip

gausa

@LaRea actually only the tags, and they are all not even readable, thats the reason i open then post, but calling ameritex or rinker is a great way to start

gausa

I'm so frustrated looking everywhere for old parts. I even wouldn't mind to get a hardtop the problem, is that they don't make it anymore since the 400 is discontinued.. 

Handymans342

Its fun to own a boat lol

LaRea

This forum is going to be a great resource for you, especially if you are a DIY sort of person.  Bring us your questions - and photos are always helpful.  

bry1429

@gausa , an 06 400 is an absolutely gorgeous vessel ! post some pictures please 

Dirtythirty

Check with @Alswagg
he has a huge background with Rinker. He may be able to point you in the right direction.
other than that, Great Lake Skipper usually has parts but they are going fast as our boats get older. Then you have to get creative.

Cableguy Greg

This forum is great. If there are some quirky parts that you are looking for, someone on here has probably needed it and found it online. Just ask and we will help you out by looking. BTW, TJ gets his canvass from Ameritex.

Stodge

greatlakesskipper.com has lots of Rinker parts.  Always worth a look.

gausa

as soon as is perk and ready I will..we had so much fun in the past 9 years..
@bry1429

gausa

this is awesome chat.. I took over the boat, since my husband decide to leave it un used. so I need all the help from all the experts in the forum.. Newly taking charge. my disadvantage is that im in Dominican Republic so it getting a good mechanic is a task. Specially when the boat is not a popular is Gas and inboard. So wish me luck. 
thanks @Dirtythirty @Cableguy Greg @Stodge for all the great tips.. I will post all my finding and discoveries and off course saga as I go alone. 

gausa

thanks @LaRea.. and the saga is just starting 

Handymans342

Fly me down to the DR for a week and I will fix everything I can. 

Stodge

We spent a week in PuntaCana back in 2007.  Plan on going back one of these years.

Dream_Inn

Welcome to the forum @gausa.  I have the same boat, just two years newer and love it!  There are two owners in my marina with same boat, each a 2006 & 2007.  If you need pics of something or wonder how it's supposed to be, let me know.  Sounds like you are in a great boating destination to enjoy your new toy!

gausa

Thanks @Dream_Inn we had the boat since 2009, so it's being for quite a while, the only thing is that now it needs more servicing and parts and is getting hard to get them. it will be great to have those contacts of 2007 owners since they will probably be experiencing this same repairs or maintenance. The only really tricky part is that inboard engines are not the best in salty water so maintenance is a issue now more than ever.  

gausa

@Handymans342 is not a bad idea. are you for real???, no kidding in this end, plus, there's plenty of boat that need servicing and not too many good hands around
trust me it will be a great business for you...  tons and tons of boats...

gausa

@shawnmjr congrats, when and where?

gausa

@Stodge DR is a wonderful place, you should plan a visit..

gausa

awesome, please try Samana next time @shawnmjr if you will like a little bit more secluded and adventurous location. you can rent a boat and go offshore to cayo levantado, or view the whales between january and early march. Samana is a paradise on earth you won't be disappointed.other even more secluded and totally untouched locations are cayo arena, bahia de las aguilas to mention a few and also puntarucia.