New 320 rinker

mareenivillemareeniville Member Posts: 34 ✭✭
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We are ready to purchase a new 320 rinker...  In need of any advice on engine size etc. The must haves> AXIUS,Hard top,windless 
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  • Liberty44140Liberty44140 Member Posts: 4,414 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Congrats! Yes I would want Axius and a hard top. Knowing Rinker the Generator and Windlass will be standard. I assume this comes standard with 5.0/305 twin engines? That is fine and standard for this boat. If there is an option for 5.7/350 twins of course that would be ideal. If you have 10 people on the boat you may struggle to get on plane with the 305's wheras the 350's will be the more power you need, but the 305's are fine. I had a 310 with twin 305's and I was able to plane fine with 6-7 adults, tabs down, and a disgusting bottom. Any idea what the price difference is between engine packages? 
    07' Cruisers 390 (Previous Rinker's: 06' 342EC & 01' 310FV)

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  • mareenivillemareeniville Member Posts: 34 ✭✭
    No I do not. I have 350mpi on my 2009 260ec. Didn't know If I needed more. Just need all the info. Thankyou
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  • Dream_InnDream_Inn Member, Moderator Posts: 7,845 mod
    If you are buying new, definitely go with the larger 5.7 twins.  Also go with fresh water cooled.  I will say I had an older 310 with the 5.0 twins and the boat never had any issues.  But, as most people would agree, if you have a choice and don't mind the extra expense, go with the larger engines.

    Dream 'Inn III -- 2008 400 Express

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  • Liberty44140Liberty44140 Member Posts: 4,414 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Ahh yes agree on getting the Horizon package so they are fresh water cooled. Will absolutely help with resale. 
    07' Cruisers 390 (Previous Rinker's: 06' 342EC & 01' 310FV)

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  • mareenivillemareeniville Member Posts: 34 ✭✭
    Even if it will be in fresh water?

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  • LaReaLaRea Member, Moderator Posts: 7,980 mod
    Looking at the web site ... The 6.2 engine is only $7k more than the 4.5, so definitely get the 6.2.  

    White hull ... so much less maintenance than dark colors.  I'm a big believer in radar, so I'd have that on my shopping list.  TECMA toilet with holding tank -- yes please.  Automatic trim tabs -- nice but definitely not necessary.   Foredeck sun pad -- can't believe they want $1000 for it.  Sirius radio -- only if you listen to talk radio, because their music audio quality is poor.  Subwoofer -- yes!  Safe -- not unless you plan on keeping a handgun onboard.  

    Happy shopping!
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  • Michael TMichael T Member Posts: 7,241 ✭✭✭✭✭
    @mareeniville - I bought a 2013 EC 310 - same boat. Get the 350 magnums with Axius. The Axius is a must for fun boating but more important for re-sale. Speaking of fun and re-sale also get the 350 Magnums. You will ALWAYS be glad you did. If this boat is not underpowered (think 5.0 liter) you will never have issues getting onto plane and will actually get BETTER gas mileage with the 350 Mags. Of course you could get the 377 mags if you really want to fly!
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  • Liberty44140Liberty44140 Member Posts: 4,414 ✭✭✭✭✭
    mareeniville said:
    Even if it will be in fresh water?

    Yes
    07' Cruisers 390 (Previous Rinker's: 06' 342EC & 01' 310FV)

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  • goalie59goalie59 Member Posts: 349 ✭✭✭
    Not sure why you would need closed cooling in fresh water. Maybe for resale value. Keep in mind those heat exchangers will need to be replaced some day. I had a neighbor do his to the tune of 2 grand. Just my opinion though . Either way it will be a nice ride. Good luck 
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  • LaReaLaRea Member, Moderator Posts: 7,980 mod
    From rinkerboats.com ...

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  • LaReaLaRea Member, Moderator Posts: 7,980 mod
    And there's no option for fresh-water cooling, meaning they're all FWC.
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  • reneechris14reneechris14 Member Posts: 3,134 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Funny thing 5.7 was 300hp now everything I see the 6.2 is 350hp and Rinker has it at 300hp???
    All the pics I see are FWC also.
    2005 Rinker FV342  Pawcatuck river,Ct
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  • Cableguy GregCableguy Greg Member Posts: 5,066 ✭✭✭✭✭
    reneechris14 said:
    Funny thing 5.7 was 300hp now everything I see the 6.2 is 350hp and Rinker has it at 300hp???
    All the pics I see are FWC also.
    There are 2 flavors of the new Merc 6.2, one is 300HP and the other is 350HP.
    2008 280 Express Cruiser, 6.2MPI, B3, Pittsburgh, PA "Blue Ayes" (Sold)
    2022 Cherokee 294GEBG Black Label land yacht. 
    Go Steelers!!!
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  • Cableguy GregCableguy Greg Member Posts: 5,066 ✭✭✭✭✭


    2008 280 Express Cruiser, 6.2MPI, B3, Pittsburgh, PA "Blue Ayes" (Sold)
    2022 Cherokee 294GEBG Black Label land yacht. 
    Go Steelers!!!
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  • Cableguy GregCableguy Greg Member Posts: 5,066 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Keep in mind, the old 5.0 MPI, the 350 MAG and 6.2 MPI that were based on a GM block are no longer produced as new from Mercury. They redesigned their small blocks from the ground up, or block up, a few years ago.




    2008 280 Express Cruiser, 6.2MPI, B3, Pittsburgh, PA "Blue Ayes" (Sold)
    2022 Cherokee 294GEBG Black Label land yacht. 
    Go Steelers!!!
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  • reneechris14reneechris14 Member Posts: 3,134 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Yes Greg you correct same as the 8.2 fordge at mercruiser plant.
    2005 Rinker FV342  Pawcatuck river,Ct
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