Differences in Rinker 342 FV from 2002 to 2003

LaReaLaRea Member, Moderator Posts: 8,076 mod
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CaptianDan asked about  changes Rinker made in the 342 FV from 2002 to 2003 model year.  I think the question deserves its own thread.  

* Changed the hull shape near the stern for better handling, especially at low speeds.
* Changed the cockpit seating along the port side to reduce unused space

What else?
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  • Black_DiamondBlack_Diamond Member Posts: 5,439 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Al could be a big help on this! I think the stern hull change was 2004...my 2003 has the deeper transom step still.

    Past owner of a 2003 342FV
    PC BYC, Holland, MI
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  • luckydogluckydog Member Posts: 316 ✭✭✭
    1 year ?...LOL
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  • Dream_InnDream_Inn Member, Moderator Posts: 7,962 mod
    Yes, the stern hull change is from 2003 to 2004.  I have two dock buddies, one with a 2003 and the other a 2004.  The stern hull is really the only difference in those years.

    Dream 'Inn III -- 2008 400 Express

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  • LaReaLaRea Member, Moderator Posts: 8,076 mod
    Interesting. I took delivery of my '03 in April '03 and it had the new hull.  After that, they made virtually no design changes for several years.  

    Any other changes from '02 to '03?
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  • Handymans342Handymans342 Member Posts: 10,375 ✭✭✭✭✭
    :) Diesels
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  • Cableguy GregCableguy Greg Member Posts: 5,079 ✭✭✭✭✭
    LaRea, being that it was built in '03, you probably have the '04 hull, which I would be happy with...
    2008 280 Express Cruiser, 6.2MPI, B3, Pittsburgh, PA "Blue Ayes" (Sold)
    2022 Cherokee 294GEBG Black Label land yacht. 
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