Rinker input needed

sugilbert

sugilbert

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My son is working a deal right now for a new '07 Rinker 246 Captive cutty. Equipped w/ 350 Mag EFI Bravo3 w/ Merc DTS. Options include Lenco tabs (yuch!), Sirius, transom remote, & 6-disc Clarion radio, & full canvas. Red (yuch again!)

Any have one or similar that can provide +/- feedback? What to option or not; build quality; warranty experience; handling; etc.
 
A buddy of mine had one and loved it. Warranty work he had done without any problems. He traded up though after one year. He now has a regal but speaks well about the rinker.

Mark
 
I owned a Rinker 270 Fiesta V. Nice boat--Rinker was still privately owned at that time. No problems, but typical for mass production boats. No problem with the Lenco tabs and I had the boat for 4 years and salt water (lift kept). The boats are cored, but the construction is good and this is not a problem.
 
Good stuff fellas! Keep 'em coming.

Anyone have Merc DTS? Is it worth $2286.00? (might be to me--I HATE my Morse twin controls!)
 
I don't know the model your son is looking at but if you ask the same questions on www.rinkerboatowners.com you will certainly get lots of knowledgeable opinions.

All the best,

Nancy
 
I have a friend who is a Rinker dealer. He says they have the best dealer support on warranty issues in the business. I think that speaks volumes. If someone is unhappy with their warranty support, it is the dealer, not Rinker. And the Rinker guy [I forget his name] is still directly involved within the parent company.
 
I bought my Rinker 270 from the guy Flutterby is talking about - and couldn't agree more. Good dealers make all the difference, but they can't do it without support from the company. I've had some minor issues that were taken care of without question and have been very happy with my choice. You can't beat the price-point and the quality is very good.
 
I have a 2007 Rinker 280 EC and have been very happy with it. Ask around about the dealer you plan to purchase from. Good dealer support is important to overall satisfaction of any boat. Nancy is right, the Rinker owner's web-site is a great source of first hand info.
 
Owned a 2003 212 Captiva bow rider for 3 years. Bought it new. Never had any problems. If it had an outboard I may not have sold it.
 
Steve,

I own a '99 232 Captiva Cuddy. The 246 replaced the 232...slightly larger. The 232 was the best selling boat of all Rinker's offerings. The 246 as described above is a great bang for the buck. Rinker is now owned by Godfrey Marine...whose no stranger to boats, been around a long time. Randy Rinker still mans the helm and answers his own phone. I've owned two Rinkers over the years...the 232 being the current and I have nothing but good things to say about the company and their dedication.

The 350 Mag/B3 is a killer power-to-weight combination and performs above average in all weather conditions. Your son will love it! ;)
 
I had an '02 Rinker 270FV for a year and was very happy with the boat. You cannot go wrong with the Rinker lineup.
 
Thanks all.

My mistake: it does not come with Merc DTS.

Deal will be signed Sat AM, and he gets it Wed. afternoon. Thanks to all of you, he's thrilled with his new "baby".
 
I'm on my fifth season with a 2003 rinker 250. Still love the boat. Never had a problem. Built very well. Use it in salt water.
 
Just for clarification, Rinkers are not cored hulls. They are solid fiberglass. I am on my second Rinker and had no major problems. I have a 250EC with the 350 Mag/BIII and its a great power package.
 
I have owned Wellcraft, Chaparral, and now own a Rinker 320 EC for 3 years. So far the boat has been GREAT. Couple of normal issues in the beginning, all covered. Great value for a boat
 
8th season and still going strong on my 270. Thumbs up from me.
 
I have a 99 FV 270 that I bought New and I couldn't be happier have only had a few problems over the years none being Rinker problems but were Mercruiser problems one was a bad alternator, but the big one was a bad shaft seal let outdrive oil in the bilge and I found out what the problem was right here.
But as stated above the Rinkerboatowners.com is a great site.
http://www.rinkerboatowners.com/forum/index.php
 
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