Rinker 330 questions

ljh815ljh815 Member Posts: 3 ✭
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Hello,

We are looking at a 1999 Rinker 330 in a few days, and I wanted to get some feedback from current/previous owners on things to watch out for. Problems areas if you will.

Motors have 400 hrs, boat is sitting on a lift, so no bottom paint. Same owner since 2004, and seems to have had regular use. Frige and water heater have been replaced recently. Fresh water boat. 

Owner says boat does not have a fresh water inlet... is this not standard on these boats?

Thanks
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  • StodgeStodge Member Posts: 2,738 ✭✭✭✭
    What do you mean "fresh water inlet"?

    I had a 1997 280, and have a 2002 342 now and both take fresh water from the lake to operate the head.  Not sure what other inlet there would be.

    2002 FV 342 on Lake St. Clair - Past Commodore SHC - Vessel Examiner USCGAUX

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  • StodgeStodge Member Posts: 2,738 ✭✭✭✭
    Ah, if you mean the "city water" hook up, my 1997 did not have one.  Might not have been too common until later.

    2002 FV 342 on Lake St. Clair - Past Commodore SHC - Vessel Examiner USCGAUX

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  • Liberty44140Liberty44140 Member Posts: 4,414 ✭✭✭✭✭
    My 2001 310 also did not have a city water hose inlet for fresh water, tank only, easy add later 
    07' Cruisers 390 (Previous Rinker's: 06' 342EC & 01' 310FV)

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  • ljh815ljh815 Member Posts: 3 ✭
    Ok, I just assumed cruisers that aren't trailerable would have it. 
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  • Dream_InnDream_Inn Member, Moderator Posts: 7,954 mod
    Pretty easy to add one on though.

    Dream 'Inn III -- 2008 400 Express

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  • Cableguy GregCableguy Greg Member Posts: 5,079 ✭✭✭✭✭
    It is very easy to add. I helped a friend of mine add it to his boat 2 years ago. The hardest part it drilling the hole in the boat. 
    2008 280 Express Cruiser, 6.2MPI, B3, Pittsburgh, PA "Blue Ayes" (Sold)
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  • IanIan Member Posts: 3,069 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited February 2018
    ljh815 if you go that route and fit one - as others said, easy enough - be sure to use the correct regulator type, typically a Jabsco 44410-2000. Ensure any high pressure dock water feed is limited.

    Regards,

    Ian

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  • Michael TMichael T Member Posts: 7,241 ✭✭✭✭✭
    100 % on water limiter to avoid hose being blown-off due to surges. I also added a second limiter at dock water post - cheap at about $30. Double clamp all hose connections.
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  • ljh815ljh815 Member Posts: 3 ✭
    Will do... thanks for the info.
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