2019 Rinker Q3 Winterizing Question

halfseashalfseas Member Posts: 3 ✭
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We have a 1st season 2019 Rinker Q3 with only 36 hours on the Mercury FourStroke 200XL outboard in the Chesapeake Bay (Maryland). We've had a couple local mechanics give us differing winterizing requirements, so I figured I would turn to the Rinker experts. We are keeping our boat on a lift this winter but want to service it prior to wrapping.

Quick questions:
1. Do we need to change the lower gear oil as a part of winterizing this early?
2. Does anyone local recommend a good and trustworthy Rinker service marine / mechanic?
3. We have some electrical issues (only starts in Emergency mode - both batteries - and the SIMRAD flashes on and off; anyone know where the grounding bar is for the boat?
4. Given the wind-down of the Rinker brand, does anyone have a good POC at Polaris for handling warranty claims?

Thanks so much in advance, all!!

Best,

Mark
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  • Handymans342Handymans342 Member Posts: 10,375 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Mark, yes on the oil for sure. @Dream_Inn can help you on a mechanic. Where on the bay are you??
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  • halfseashalfseas Member Posts: 3 ✭
    Thanks so much, @Handymans342! We're on the Magothy in season but boat is currently on the Bodkin.
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  • Handymans342Handymans342 Member Posts: 10,375 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Ahh the rich part of the bay lol
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  • Cableguy GregCableguy Greg Member Posts: 5,077 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Why not contact the dealer that sold you the boat? Wouldn’t that have been Hawk’s?
    2008 280 Express Cruiser, 6.2MPI, B3, Pittsburgh, PA "Blue Ayes" (Sold)
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  • halfseashalfseas Member Posts: 3 ✭
    They are having a tough time with Polaris dropping Rinker since they were one of the leading dealers...hurt their business according to GM, Gary. Unfortunately, they aren't answering the phone nor FB IMs
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  • Dream_InnDream_Inn Member, Moderator Posts: 7,919 mod
    Well, that is a shame to hear.  Both Hawk and Gary really went all out for the new Rinker brand.  I know they even dropped other brands to put more energy towards Rinker. Sad to see their business hurting due to this. 

    As far as mechanics, I use Rhode River, but that is a little bit of a ride for you (unless you trailer).

    Dream 'Inn III -- 2008 400 Express

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