A good friend is considering the purchase of a 34' Rinker. He asked me what
I know of their quality. I know nothing. Any of the rest of you have
experience with Rinkers that you would be willing to share?

Pete Tatro wrote:

A good friend is considering the purchase of a 34' Rinker. He asked me what
I know of their quality. I know nothing. Any of the rest of you have
experience with Rinkers that you would be willing to share?

Friends got a smaller version a few years ago. Loved the layout, but
initial problems had them wondering whether her name would be "Stinkin'
Rinker". Eventually, the problems were ironed out, she got a real name,
and they had a reasonably good season. The next Memorial Weekend, a
gasket or something blew out. They limped to the marina and found they
were just a bit past warranty. With a little work, they got the engine
repaired under warranty, but that was the last straw. They now have
another boat.

--
Jere Lull
Xan-a-Deux ('73 Tanzer 28 #4 out of Tolchester, MD)
Xan's Pages: http://members.dca.net/jerelull/X-Main.html
Our BVI FAQs (290+ pics) http://homepage.mac.com/jerelull/BVI/

Pete Tatro wrote:

A good friend is considering the purchase of a 34' Rinker. He asked me what
I know of their quality. I know nothing. Any of the rest of you have
experience with Rinkers that you would be willing to share?

Friends got a smaller version a few years ago. Loved the layout, but
initial problems had them wondering whether her name would be "Stinkin'
Rinker". Eventually, the problems were ironed out, she got a real name,
and they had a reasonably good season. The next Memorial Weekend, a
gasket or something blew out. They limped to the marina and found they
were just a bit past warranty. With a little work, they got the engine
repaired under warranty, but that was the last straw. They now have
another boat.

--
Jere Lull
Xan-a-Deux ('73 Tanzer 28 #4 out of Tolchester, MD)
Xan's Pages: http://members.dca.net/jerelull/X-Main.html
Our BVI FAQs (290+ pics) http://homepage.mac.com/jerelull/BVI/

Pete Tatro wrote:

A good friend is considering the purchase of a 34' Rinker. He asked me
what
I know of their quality. I know nothing. Any of the rest of you have
experience with Rinkers that you would be willing to share?

I'd keep my checkbook in my pocket.


--
Lew

S/A: Challenge, The Bullet Proof Boat, (Under Construction in the Southland)
Visit: http://home.earthlink.net/~lewhodgett for Pictures

Pete Tatro wrote:

A good friend is considering the purchase of a 34' Rinker. He asked me
what
I know of their quality. I know nothing. Any of the rest of you have
experience with Rinkers that you would be willing to share?

I'd keep my checkbook in my pocket.


--
Lew

S/A: Challenge, The Bullet Proof Boat, (Under Construction in the Southland)
Visit: http://home.earthlink.net/~lewhodgett for Pictures

"Lew Hodgett" wrote in message thlink.net...
Pete Tatro wrote:

A good friend is considering the purchase of a 34' Rinker. He asked me
what
I know of their quality. I know nothing. Any of the rest of you have
experience with Rinkers that you would be willing to share?

I had a Rinker for awhile. Loved everything about the boat. it was a
202 vista and I took that boat alot of places and made great memories
with that boat. I travelled from Maine to NYC and back and she gave me
no more trouble than any other boat I owned. After I went to NYC from
Boston in her, I figured that I was ready for a bigger boat so I
traded her. I would have bought another rinker but there was not one
at the time so I got a four winns now.

I am in the position of only buying used boats and I can't really say
about quality, but I still wear my Rinker Sweatshirt proudly.

"Lew Hodgett" wrote in message thlink.net...
Pete Tatro wrote:

A good friend is considering the purchase of a 34' Rinker. He asked me
what
I know of their quality. I know nothing. Any of the rest of you have
experience with Rinkers that you would be willing to share?

I had a Rinker for awhile. Loved everything about the boat. it was a
202 vista and I took that boat alot of places and made great memories
with that boat. I travelled from Maine to NYC and back and she gave me
no more trouble than any other boat I owned. After I went to NYC from
Boston in her, I figured that I was ready for a bigger boat so I
traded her. I would have bought another rinker but there was not one
at the time so I got a four winns now.

I am in the position of only buying used boats and I can't really say
about quality, but I still wear my Rinker Sweatshirt proudly.