2006 270 FV

JmifsudJmifsud Member Posts: 13 ✭
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Hello everyone, I'm new to this forum. We just bought an 06 270 FV. 
We want to install a radar arch has any one have any advice (pros and cons) 
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  • aero3113aero3113 Member Posts: 9,841 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Are you wanting it for looks or to mount accessories to? Take a look at this thread. Keep in mind if there are any low bridges in your area also.

    https://rinkerboats.vanillacommunities.com/discussion/8772/03-rinker-270-fv-radar-arch
    2008 330EC
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  • JmifsudJmifsud Member Posts: 13 ✭
    We like it for the look and want to add led lights thanks for your response
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  • Handymans342Handymans342 Member Posts: 10,375 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Was the previous owner of this 270 on this forum?
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  • Cableguy GregCableguy Greg Member Posts: 5,077 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Be sure to mount it in the correct position. A friend of mine has a 270 that had an arch added at a later date and whoever mounted it did so about 6 inches too low. They had to modify their canvas to fit with the arch. The canvas should go under the arch with about 2 inches to spare.
    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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  • diggin2day1diggin2day1 Member Posts: 1,331 ✭✭✭✭
    Be sure that it’s the correct shade of white as well... 
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  • 06Rinker27006Rinker270 Member Posts: 1,277 ✭✭✭
    edited February 2021
    @Jmifsud obviously by my very clever name, I have the same boat!  Welcome to the forum.

    When I first purchased the boat I wanted an arch as well and wished I searched for a boat with one.  I liked the look and having lights facing down to the cockpit and the anchor light attached is a plus.  But after investigation and cost it didn't seem worth it to me.  I also read some installations gone wrong as stated above and colors not matching up.

    Any other 270 questions feel free to ask!  I am going on my 7th season with the boat and love it.  Where do you boat?  
    Patrick
    06 Rinker 270
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  • JmifsudJmifsud Member Posts: 13 ✭
    Whoa another  JM  lol. We live in Ontario, so we will boat in Georgian Bay
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  • YYZRCYYZRC Member Posts: 5,462 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Are you thinking stainless steel tube arch? Probably easier to find than the factory aluminum arch. 
    2006 390 EC
    2008 350 EC
    Georgian Bay
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  • WillhoundWillhound Member Posts: 4,241 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Last time I spotted a 270 arch for sale it was priced around $5000 plus shipping if I remember correctly. Pretty scarce.
    "Knot Quite Shore" - 2000 FV270 (Sold)
    2018 Cherokee 39RL Land Yacht (Sorry...)
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  • reneechris14reneechris14 Member Posts: 3,134 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Call Doug Russell marine in Worcester MA. Drove by the other day and thought in seen a couple there.
    2005 Rinker FV342  Pawcatuck river,Ct
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  • JmifsudJmifsud Member Posts: 13 ✭
    Hello everyone looks like finding this arch is tougher than I thought  then the cost?? That said we  are going to focus more on the other 2 items, bow thruster and windlass. If anyone can help there it would be greatly appreciated. Would my boat be pre-wired for the windlass? 
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  • Cableguy GregCableguy Greg Member Posts: 5,077 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Jmifsud said:
    Hello everyone looks like finding this arch is tougher than I thought  then the cost?? That said we  are going to focus more on the other 2 items, bow thruster and windlass. If anyone can help there it would be greatly appreciated. Would my boat be pre-wired for the windlass? 

    It should be prewired for the windlass. Open up the anchor locker and look to the starboard side. You might need to use your phone to take some pictures in areas where you can't see.
    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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  • YYZRCYYZRC Member Posts: 5,462 ✭✭✭✭✭
    https://www.kijiji.ca/v-powerboat-motorboat/trenton-on/2008-rinker-280-tower/1513411903
    2006 390 EC
    2008 350 EC
    Georgian Bay
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  • JmifsudJmifsud Member Posts: 13 ✭
    Thanks you for your quick response 
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