I don't think "quality" is as much an issue with different boat brands as "quantity". My Bayliner is as bare-bones a boat as you'll ever see. But the thing's built good. You start adding chrome grab handles instead of plastic, perhaps some railing that mine doesn't have, build seats with 2" more foam and an extra color of vinyl sewn in, maybe a longer ladder-- you now have a Sea Ray, which is a nicer, better--and more costly boat.
But just because it has those extras doesn't necessarily mean it's a 'higher quality' boat. Rinker's overall quality of build is probably as good as most. But their amenities are probably more "middle of the road". And concerning USED boats-- the quality of the previous owner s is likely more important than who built the thing. A person who takes care of things can keep a turd shiny for decades. And a slob can turn a diamond into coal in the blink of an eye My Rinker is fine. It is my first boat and I haven't have any problems, other than my fuel sending unit in the first month or so infant mortality, that anything new might have.
Covered by warranty through the dealer. It is a value boat, say akin to a Honda Accord. Well built, good customer service, sometimes directly with one of the Rinker brothers. They were bought out a year or two ago, so I cannot attest to their recent offerings, but I have no regrets. It's geared as a mid-end, value bang for the buck boat. Pay attention to what FR said: "And concerning USED boats-- the quality of the previous owner s is likely more important than who built the thing.
I had a '96 Rinker 18ft bowrider. I would definitely rate mine as entry-level. Not that this was bad, as in the mids, Rinker provided a boat for folks who were not wanting a second-mortgage. One issue with Rinker, at least for the mids is that the smaller boats were built cheaper than their larger ones. Probably to keep costs down, and more targeted to the entry-level market. I don't think this was exclusive to Rinker.
I can definitely recall seeing Rinkers at boatshows in years past, and their 18ft'er might have plastic fittings where their 23ft'er might have metal fittings. My entry-level rating or my Rinker comes from my experience in owning one, and probably has a lot to do with era and its size. My boat was the smallest and least expensive boat that Rinker made in As Ken stated, they used a lot of lower-cost components for vents, fuel caps, steering, and so on, some of which I had to replace during use as plastic seems to break pretty easily.
On my boat, the upholstery was decent, as well as the hull finish. One down side is that they did not use a fiberglass cockpit liner; but rather carpet over plywood.
However this was pretty typical for a lot of manufacturer's boats from that era. But they also cut corners a bit, and there were some annoyances from that. The biggest issue I remember is that they simply lag-bolted the engine's front brace into the stringers.
The lag-bolts would not stay tight until I removed them, put some sealant on them, and re-tightened them. From my overall experience with that era Rinker - I would be wary about buying one again of that vintage. I have seen some new Rinkers that did look awfully nice, and I would not hesitate to at least consider a newer one should I be looking for a new boat. So take any opinion with some skepticism.
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Pod Drives. Volvo Penta. ZF Marine. Boat Shows. Annapolis Spring Sailboat Show. Atlanta Boat Show. Bay Bridge Boat Show. Syracuse and surrounding communities were shocked to learn Rinker would be closing in June. It has been a mainstay of local manufacturing since Monday, April 13, Polaris Inc. Chicago St. Several of the local employees were terminated as of Monday, April 13, with the rest told it would be day to day if they had a job up until about June 17, according to one employee who wished to remain anonymous.
It was also reported there was a back order list of boats to be produced so the news came as quite a shock. Eventually, Rinker turned into a family affair with both of Lossie's sons, Jan and John, joining the business and branching out into racing boats , fiberglass tri-hulls s cruisers and sportsboats and express cruisers That productive history, Rinker says on its website , makes it the oldest American boat brand in continuous production Today, Rinker focuses on its Captiva sportboat and Express Cruisers models.
Over the years, Rinker has developed a reputation for putting out quality-built boats at desirable prices that are reasonable for families to get into boating.
The vinyl, spacious seating areas, galley hardware and gel coating are all stand-out features. While base models are well-equipped, Rinker does offer plenty of upgrade options, so if you're in the market for a used Rinker boat, it's a good idea to get a full list of what's been added to give the vessel its value, great looks and performance.
So be sure to ask your POP Yachts' representative for all those details. For instance, the Rinker Fiesta Vee , pictured above, includes tons of storage as well as passenger space, allowing enough room to sleep up to six.
You'll find amenities like a built-in stereo, microwave and coffee machine as well as a spacious head with shower and a foredeck sunpad.
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