New to me 342

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• randy56 Member Posts: 4,085 ✭✭✭✭✭

  July 2018

  Welcome, there are a lot of guy's that have them on here. Normal wear and maintenance. 

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• davidbrooks Member Posts: 1,416 ✭✭✭✭

  July 2018

  Welcome.  I have a 2003 342 and happy to help where ever i can.  Don't be afraid to ask.

  It's 5 O'Clock Somewhere!

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• Handymans342 Member Posts: 10,375 ✭✭✭✭✭

  July 2018

  David, is your gelcoat peeling off in the engine room??

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• reneechris14 Member Posts: 3,134 ✭✭✭✭✭

  July 2018

  I have the same boat. The more you use the boat the better it runs. If it is new to you start with the basics(tune up, drive oil,bellows,gimbal,wax,buff,clean rugs,and so on)that alone should empty your wallet. This is one of the best boats Rinker ever made.

  2005 Rinker FV342  Pawcatuck river,Ct

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• Black_Diamond Member Posts: 5,439 ✭✭✭✭✭

  July 2018

  Awesome boat!  Ask away on questions. Congrats. 

  Past owner of a 2003 342FV
  PC BYC, Holland, MI

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• SoulGravy Member Posts: 54 ✭✭

  July 2018

  We've had an '03 since September with no real* issues.  The boat is awesome. 
  
  *All boats have issues .😀 

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• skennelly Member Posts: 2,196 ✭✭✭✭

  July 2018 edited July 2018

  Here we go
  
  Sorry wrong thread lol

  2002 - 270FV Mag 350 B3

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• LaRea Member, Moderator Posts: 7,919 mod

  July 2018

  There aren't many model-specific issues with the 342.  It's the typical stuff for a boat that age:  leaks, wear & tear, components needing replacement.  How's the generator?  Get into the habit of running it at least 20 minutes twice a month if you want it to stay reliable. 
  
  Welcome to the forum.

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• johnep Member Posts: 114 ✭✭

  August 2018

  So, I have been getting ti ready to launch.  Going thru systems slowly to make sure all is good. The only thing that has me stumped is how to turn the radio on. Is there a main power feed?  Thanks in advance!
  

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• Handymans342 Member Posts: 10,375 ✭✭✭✭✭

  August 2018

  On the main panel

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• johnep Member Posts: 114 ✭✭

  August 2018

  Thanks Handymans342,  Is it labeled radio?
  

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• Handymans342 Member Posts: 10,375 ✭✭✭✭✭

  August 2018

  Stereo on mine

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• johnep Member Posts: 114 ✭✭

  August 2018

  Thank you! I didn't see it but I will closer next time.
  

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• LaRea Member, Moderator Posts: 7,919 mod

  August 2018 edited August 2018

  On many Rinkers, the stereo is wired to one of the ignition circuits.  Switch the port engine key to the "accessory" position, and the radio should come on.  
  
  The amplifiers are powered directly from the house batteries, but there's a low-current feed from the ignition that tells the amps to turn on.  

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