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  • johnny44johnny44 Confirm Email, Member Posts: 135 ✭✭✭
    Did NOT did not think about the delivery aspect. Really helpful advice. (These things would have showed up at my house and I would’ve been like uh-oh!)
    Former Boat: 2008 350 EC 
    Current Boat: 2002 Silverton 410 Sport Bridge
    Greenwich Bay, Rhode Island
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  • YYZRCYYZRC Member Posts: 5,396 ✭✭✭✭✭
    You would need a pick up truck to move both crates as packaged. Out of the box they will fit in any SUV no problem. 
    2008 350 EC on Georgian Bay
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  • johnny44johnny44 Confirm Email, Member Posts: 135 ✭✭✭
    Thanks! 
    From what it looks like, the engines can be moved forward to change out the transom assemblies (meaning they don’t have to be removed)?
    Former Boat: 2008 350 EC 
    Current Boat: 2002 Silverton 410 Sport Bridge
    Greenwich Bay, Rhode Island
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  • YYZRCYYZRC Member Posts: 5,396 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited August 2023
    Yes, there is plenty of room to move the small block engines forward. I moved the engines with a bit of help from the Admiral, it was a straight forward process. I had a tech do the gimbal alignment and help with reinstalling the drives. 

    Here’s a pic of the beam I made up. 


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    2008 350 EC on Georgian Bay
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  • YYZRCYYZRC Member Posts: 5,396 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited August 2023
    Starlink is up, using the pivot mount for now until my custom mount is fabricated. I mounted it so that it doesn’t interfere with my paddleboard rack or my solar panels. 

    I did the motor disconnect mod that is well documented on YouTube. It’s sitting at about a 5 degree angle to shed water. 




    2008 350 EC on Georgian Bay
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  • LaReaLaRea Member, Moderator Posts: 8,056 mod
    Looks like a pro wrap job.
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  • aero3113aero3113 Member Posts: 9,759 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Very nice @YYZRC
    2008 330EC
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  • oscar1oscar1 Member Posts: 803 ✭✭✭
    it look super
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  • oscar1oscar1 Member Posts: 803 ✭✭✭
    Let me know how the starlink work in the future. It look like a good project for myself 
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  • YYZRCYYZRC Member Posts: 5,396 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Bright morning, here’s how much light the wrap blocks. Most of the light is coming in at the edges; would for sure block more if the screen was closed.


    2008 350 EC on Georgian Bay
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  • YYZRCYYZRC Member Posts: 5,396 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited August 2023
    Repurposed the fresh water inlet with a propane quick disconnect from an RV. 



    Painted the outside of the cabin door latch black. I think it looks better with the vinyl. 


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  • YYZRCYYZRC Member Posts: 5,396 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Slowly trusting the Autopilot more. Using the Nav feature today. It’s a bit aggressive in the course changes but overall good. 


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  • YYZRCYYZRC Member Posts: 5,396 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Great mod for those with a stand-up shower. I removed the outer handle (held in place with Chicago screws) and left it off. I also removed the stop. 

    Now we can fully open the shower door. Much more pleasant. 


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  • johnny44johnny44 Confirm Email, Member Posts: 135 ✭✭✭
    2008 350 EC for $50K???

    https://www.boattrader.com/boat/2008-rinker-350-express-cruiser-8477218/
    Former Boat: 2008 350 EC 
    Current Boat: 2002 Silverton 410 Sport Bridge
    Greenwich Bay, Rhode Island
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  • YYZRCYYZRC Member Posts: 5,396 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited August 2023
    If I was in the area I would buy it to flip it. It has been for sale for almost a year now. Definitely a story behind it (new engine, lots of hack job installs, probably no camper canvas), but cleaned up it has to be a $80k boat.

    I love the color of this boat. So rare.
    https://www.yachtworld.com/yacht/2007-rinker-350-express-cruiser-8971813/
    2008 350 EC on Georgian Bay
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  • johnny44johnny44 Confirm Email, Member Posts: 135 ✭✭✭
    Someone needs to buy it and flip it...it's bringing the value of our boat down!!
    Former Boat: 2008 350 EC 
    Current Boat: 2002 Silverton 410 Sport Bridge
    Greenwich Bay, Rhode Island
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  • aero3113aero3113 Member Posts: 9,759 ✭✭✭✭✭
    That 350 for $50k was a two owner boat. I met one owner last season and the other this season. One owner bought a 40’ Regal I believe. And the other guy bought him out. The owner is looking to upgrade. From what I remember, the boat is in pretty decent shape but would need some elbow grease. He did tell me that he’s been having issues getting up on plane. I recommend the usual tune up items and if he still feels an issue, try some 4x4 props.
    2008 330EC
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  • YYZRCYYZRC Member Posts: 5,396 ✭✭✭✭✭
    You should buy it @aero3113 !!
    2008 350 EC on Georgian Bay
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  • aero3113aero3113 Member Posts: 9,759 ✭✭✭✭✭
    @YYZRC , my mind was starting to race to see how I could do this. But I just remember one HUGE thing with that boat! They removed the generator!
    2008 330EC
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  • YYZRCYYZRC Member Posts: 5,396 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Well, that is huge and totally explains the $50k price and time on market. That said, I paid less than that for my 330, and it was turn key. I wouldn’t pay more than $40k.
    2008 350 EC on Georgian Bay
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  • tricountytrailtricountytrail Member Posts: 253 ✭✭
    What model simrad is that, I'm thinking of upgrading my Go7?
    NSX 12 for plotting and what for the engine data?

    YYZRC said:
    Slowly trusting the Autopilot more. Using the Nav feature today. It’s a bit aggressive in the course changes but overall good. 



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  • YYZRCYYZRC Member Posts: 5,396 ✭✭✭✭✭
    GO12 for the plotter and two GO9 for engine data/sonar. Engine data through VesselView Link.
    2008 350 EC on Georgian Bay
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  • YYZRCYYZRC Member Posts: 5,396 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Got the new trim tabs. 


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  • YYZRCYYZRC Member Posts: 5,396 ✭✭✭✭✭
    pcmpete said:
    This is what I have.  I can take better photos the next time I am at the boat.  
    @pcmpete is this your boat up for sale? I thought I recognized the background. 

    2008 350 EC on Georgian Bay
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  • YYZRCYYZRC Member Posts: 5,396 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Paid the old girl a visit today. 


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  • oscar1oscar1 Member Posts: 803 ✭✭✭
    YYZRC,
    What is the cost of  Shrink Wrap the boat every year? Nice bottom hull
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  • YYZRCYYZRC Member Posts: 5,396 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November 2023
    It’s about $1200 USD. Some people try to save the shrink wrap and reuse it but I don’t. If there is a next boat I will get a custom winter cover made. So much waste with the shrink wrap  :#
    2008 350 EC on Georgian Bay
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  • Dream_InnDream_Inn Member, Moderator Posts: 7,919 mod
    edited November 2023
    Yep, I’ve had my cover now for 12 winters.  Paid 3700 for it and is still like new. Pic was from two days agp

    Most people admire it and say they plan to do it, but I never see it happen.  Gotta do it in spring so you have it for winter. This was the first thing I bought for my boat. I had one for my 310 that was a cotton Fischer that was heavy and dusty, but lasted and went with boat after 7 years of use.

    Dream 'Inn III -- 2008 400 Express

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  • aero3113aero3113 Member Posts: 9,759 ✭✭✭✭✭
    @YYZRC is that a solar panel on your shrink wrap? Trickle charger?
    2008 330EC
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