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#429370 - 08/14/08 06:03 PM Rinker 248 deck boat
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Interesting layout, and it looks like it has a windlass !
Neat idea for this size boat.








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#429373 - 08/14/08 06:13 PM Re: 2009 Rinker 248 deck boat [Re: Capn Morgan]
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LOA?

That first picture taken with the short lense gives a false sense of size of the cockpit. The other photos more accuratelly show it more true to scale.

The windlass makes the touch and go at the courtesy dock a bit difficult but sure makes anchoring easier. I might anchor more if I had that.
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#429375 - 08/14/08 06:45 PM Re: Rinker 248 deck boat [Re: deepv]
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Originally Posted By: deepv
LOA?



24'8"

The descriptions says "Anchor locker with cradle" so maybe it is not a windlass. blush Looked like one to me at first. Still a neat use of space on this one.

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#429396 - 08/14/08 08:45 PM Re: Rinker 248 deck boat [Re: Capn Morgan]
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Nice looking ride. Kind of reminds me of the Crownline.

I would prefer the pilot and pass swivel seats to be even though. I don't care for the way some boats have the pass seat aft of the pilot one, even if it is only a few inches.

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#429399 - 08/14/08 08:53 PM Re: Rinker 248 deck boat [Re: ABoater]
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Similar size & style as this idn
I believe a windlass is an option on the Regal 2520 as well?
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#429425 - 08/15/08 12:01 AM Re: Rinker 248 deck boat [Re: Capn Morgan]
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Rinker used to offer several different deckboat designs. Then gave up completely on them for a couple of years. Good to see Rinker back in the deckboat game. Funny thing is, this is a rare case of the deckboat having nicer styling than the bowrider!

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#429436 - 08/15/08 04:39 AM Re: Rinker 248 deck boat [Re: ABoater]
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Originally Posted By: ABoater
Nice looking ride. Kind of reminds me of the Crownline.

I would prefer the pilot and pass swivel seats to be even though. I don't care for the way some boats have the pass seat aft of the pilot one, even if it is only a few inches.


I agree that it does look a little funny, but the way the head door opens on this model, requires that the seat be set slightly aft of the helm seat, to allow easier access.

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#429444 - 08/15/08 05:51 AM Re: Rinker 248 deck boat [Re: Capn Morgan]
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Nice looking boat, don't care for the navigation light placement on the bow, real tow jammers.
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#429449 - 08/15/08 06:19 AM Re: Rinker 248 deck boat [Re: Capn Morgan]
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Originally Posted By: ABoater
Kind of reminds me of the Crownline.
I noticed this as well, especially if you lose the wet bar and wrap the cockpit seating there in its place.

Originally Posted By: Capn Morgan
I agree that it does look a little funny, but the way the head door opens on this model, requires that the seat be set slightly aft of the helm seat, to allow easier access.
Our Crownline seat post mounts are offset maybe 4-6 inches, plus we can slide either seat front and back to align them if need be. However, if the port seat isn't slid back enough, you can't open the head compartment door all the way. The Rinker seat post mounts offset distance is too far IMO.



Edited by GripB (08/15/08 10:20 AM)
Edit Reason: re-worded
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#429456 - 08/15/08 07:43 AM Re: Rinker 248 deck boat [Re: GripB]
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Since Godfrey Marine who owns Rinker also builds the Hurricane line of deck boats, it's very similar to the Hurricane Sundeck 2400 i/o.

http://www.hurricaneboats.com/hurricanesd2400io.html

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#429478 - 08/15/08 09:33 AM Re: Rinker 248 deck boat [Re: NCLaker08]
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Grip, your stripes look nice in the lawn. Your lovely bride told the story to mine. smile
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#429498 - 08/15/08 10:08 AM Re: Rinker 248 deck boat [Re: On Holiday]
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Originally Posted By: On Holiday
Grip, your stripes look nice in the lawn. Your lovely bride told the story to mine. smile

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#429698 - 08/16/08 12:10 PM Re: 2009 Rinker 248 deck boat [Re: deepv]
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The windlass makes the touch and go at the courtesy dock a bit difficult but sure makes anchoring easier. I might anchor more if I had that.


+1 I like it but we see more Chaparrals (Sunestas?) at our local lake. They have a front ladder there instead. I'm not sure which I would use more often.

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#429705 - 08/16/08 12:23 PM Re: 2009 Rinker 248 deck boat [Re: NCLaker08]
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Originally Posted By: NCLaker08
Since Godfrey Marine who owns Rinker also builds the Hurricane line of deck boats, it's very similar to the Hurricane Sundeck 2400 i/o.

http://www.hurricaneboats.com/hurricanesd2400io.html


When I saw the hull shot, I also thought it looked much like the new Hurricane design.

How long has Godfrey owned Rinker, as Rinker does not appear on the Godfrey website, although there is a link to Godfrey from the Rinker website?
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