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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The descriptions says "Anchor locker with cradle" so maybe it is not a windlass. Looked like one to me at first. Still a neat use of space on this one.
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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.
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!
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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Nice looking boat, don't care for the navigation light placement on the bow, real tow jammers.
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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.
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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.