Well it’s time to sell my 280

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  • Dream_InnDream_Inn Member, Moderator Posts: 7,946 mod

    I do think big block would be the best way to go in a 342.  Not sure I agree about the shower thing, but everyone uses their boat differently.  We use the heck out of our shower, never a reason to go shower in the bathhouse.  Heck, not too often do I use the bathhouse at all!  I can get free pump outs any time at the fuel dock...so, if I do things correctly, I need gas at the same time :) . 

    It sounds like you know what you want, & that is good!  I think people just have strong opinions on the 342 (including me), because out of all boats, it's gotta be one of the best and most popular that Rinker has built (270 is up there too because of trailering).  Well, 2004 and newer ones anyhow (sorry guys with older, just IMHO).

    Dream 'Inn III -- 2008 400 Express

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  • raybo3raybo3 Administrator Posts: 5,615 admin
    I wish you the best but I will debate one thing with you. You say the v-berth has more room that's because the bed is very small at least the ones at my club. It was the first thing I noticed. My v-berth bed is a king size and very hard to make because it goes from one side of the boat to the other. S/R you can walk around the bed so it give the appearance of being larger but the bed is very small......... No biggie but just say'n
    2002 342 Fiesta Vee PC Point Of Pines YC Revere MA. popyc.org     raybo3@live.com
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  • Handymans342Handymans342 Member Posts: 10,375 ✭✭✭✭✭
    He wants his gas eating hog big blocks Raybo
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  • Dream_InnDream_Inn Member, Moderator Posts: 7,946 mod
    Did Rinker make the 342 with big blocks?  I imagine that would be very tight and maybe not even possible in the earlier (2003 and earlier) models.

    Dream 'Inn III -- 2008 400 Express

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  • zaverin1zaverin1 Member Posts: 1,672 ✭✭✭
    Ye I’ve seen 342 with 496 and 502 options
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  • StodgeStodge Member Posts: 2,738 ✭✭✭✭
    Biggest I've seen is 6.2, which is around 400ci and could be a big block.

    2002 FV 342 on Lake St. Clair - Past Commodore SHC - Vessel Examiner USCGAUX

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  • Handymans342Handymans342 Member Posts: 10,375 ✭✭✭✭✭
    zaverin1 said:
    Ye I’ve seen 342 with 496 and 502 options
    Has to be V drives and 2004 or later
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  • Handymans342Handymans342 Member Posts: 10,375 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Well Al said big blocks with both drives were available
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  • McGarnicleMcGarnicle Member Posts: 260 ✭✭✭
    There was a 342 out of Michigan for a while that was big blocks and vdrives but that was the only one with that setup for sale that I saw when looking for mine. 


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  • zaverin1zaverin1 Member Posts: 1,672 ✭✭✭
    Ye they made big boys 
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  • Handymans342Handymans342 Member Posts: 10,375 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Good luck working on those. You will need to turn into Gumby
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  • halifax212halifax212 Member Posts: 560 ✭✭✭
    Halifax 342 has a ring to it...
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  • Handymans342Handymans342 Member Posts: 10,375 ✭✭✭✭✭
    halifax212 said:
    Halifax 342 has a ring to it...
    What??
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  • StodgeStodge Member Posts: 2,738 ✭✭✭✭
    @halifax212 If you buy Handy's 342 you'd have to drive it home.   That would be a heck of a trip.

    2002 FV 342 on Lake St. Clair - Past Commodore SHC - Vessel Examiner USCGAUX

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  • Handymans342Handymans342 Member Posts: 10,375 ✭✭✭✭✭
    And on 1 tank of fuel
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  • Dream_InnDream_Inn Member, Moderator Posts: 7,946 mod
    Handymans342 said:
    And on 1 tank of fuel

    You must be dreaming!  (oh wait, that's me :) )  I do agree he should drive it home.  How often do you get a chance at a trip like that!

    Dream 'Inn III -- 2008 400 Express

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  • zaverin1zaverin1 Member Posts: 1,672 ✭✭✭
    https://youtu.be/oO26SUx5sQY
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  • zaverin1zaverin1 Member Posts: 1,672 ✭✭✭
    My Rinker running down saint Clair river 
    have three serious buyers
    this might be our last weekend with this boat
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  • StodgeStodge Member Posts: 2,738 ✭✭✭✭
    Prayers sent

    2002 FV 342 on Lake St. Clair - Past Commodore SHC - Vessel Examiner USCGAUX

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  • zaverin1zaverin1 Member Posts: 1,672 ✭✭✭
    Thanks 
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  • reneechris14reneechris14 Member Posts: 3,134 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Good luck on the sale
    2005 Rinker FV342  Pawcatuck river,Ct
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  • Robs_232Robs_232 Member Posts: 212 ✭✭✭

    Zav, my boss has a 340 Sundancer, and it is a very nice boat, but he continually has problems with prop shafts leaking water. It does have inboard engines that makes for more room in aft, which is plus. However, it is a plow getting on plane and is a gas hog, as only trim adjustment is with trim tabs.

    Just my opinion. Then again I have a 232, not a big boy boat.

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  • Handymans342Handymans342 Member Posts: 10,375 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Some people have to learn the hard way and buy the wrong boat LOL
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  • zaverin1zaverin1 Member Posts: 1,672 ✭✭✭
    His logs leak because either the packings need to be replaced or it needs to be upgraded to dripless rudders and shafts 
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  • zaverin1zaverin1 Member Posts: 1,672 ✭✭✭
    There she is 
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  • zaverin1zaverin1 Member Posts: 1,672 ✭✭✭
    Well buyers are approved 
    have insurance in place 
    they just need to deliver the check and my 280 is going to a new home and a new beginning 
    sad but I have to sell her and take a season or two off
    once settled in I will start shopping for 340 dancer or 342 or 360 Rinker 
    if I get a smoking deal this fall or winter well no time lost lol
    forcbow going to tool around in my in laws express 
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  • zaverin1zaverin1 Member Posts: 1,672 ✭✭✭
    She is sold
    sad but true 

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  • Handymans342Handymans342 Member Posts: 10,375 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Lucky you
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  • zaverin1zaverin1 Member Posts: 1,672 ✭✭✭
    She is sold
    sad but true 

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