Beginning in the ‘30s, Lonnie Rinker started building fishing and racing boats out of his workshop, and soon after, the family would spend their weeks working on boat designs and collecting racing trophies. What began as a hobby flourished into a legitimate side business, and soon after, neighbors, family and friends were purchasing them – and this is how their success started.
By the 50s, the company shifted to building a great boat out of with fiberglass along with other innovations such as multiple gel coat colors and back-to-back seating. By the following decade, the Rinkerbuilt boats (as they were known at the time) became internationally known.
In the ‘70s, the yard started building boats up to 20 feet, as well tri-hulls that were 15-17 feet – some of the most popular boats of that era.
The company rebranded in the ‘80s and are now known as Rinker, while the first cruisers were introduced along with the popular Fiesta Vee, a great boat built by Rinker.
Throughout the ‘90s, the yard continued innovating with the launch of fiberglass tri-hull pontoon “Flotillas”, as well as some of the most popular express cruisers worldwide.
In the early 2000s, John Rinker retired, but the traditions and work ethic stayed on. A total of 47 models were released in this decade alone. Notable Rinker models from this era include the Captiva 232BR, 226BR and 246BR. In the last ten years, Rinker was purchased by Polaris and today, the yard builds highly reliable and efficient runabouts, cruisers, and bowriders. Polaris no longer manufactures Rinker Boats, however there are many used Rinker Boats still available for purchase.
Rinker Boat Models
THE RINKER FIESTA VEE
The Fiesta Vee boat by Rinker is a powerboat express cruiser that has many standard features. Typically utilized for overnight cruising, saltwater fishing and day cruising, the Fiesta Vee Rinker models were constructed with a fiberglass deep-vee hull and typically come with an inboard-outboard available in gas.
THE RINKER 342 EXPRESS CRUISER
The 342 Express Cruiser by Rinker is a boat mainly utilized for day or night cruising, as well as saltwater fishing. The 342 Express Cruiser was built in fiberglass with a modified-vee hull and usually comes with an inboard-outboard available in gas. The 342 Express Cruiser comes fully loaded with standard features including everything a recreational boater needs for a good time on the water.
THE 342 FIESTA VEE
The 342 Fiesta Vee has many amenities and standard features included in its base price, including air conditioning, an auxiliary generator, an anchor windlass, a central vacuum system and a blender in the cockpit. Coming in at an even 37 feet with a beam of 12 feet, the 342 Fiesta Vee is designed to entertain. Its cockpit features two bench seats that contain storage compartments, and there is a doublewide bench seat at the helm that is adjustable as well. A full camper canvas enclosure can protect the cockpit if necessary.
RINKER 270 FIESTA VEE
The 270 Fiesta Vee by Rinker Boats is a flexible cuddy cabin boat that offers boaters the ultimate experience in overnight boating. With a thoughtfully designed cabin, the 270 Fiesta Vee offers a v-berth for two that converts to a dining area. The area also offers controls for the air conditioning system. The boat also offers a galley with a sink, microwave, and one-burner stove, as well as a pump-out head and shower. Cuddy cabin boats are ideal for overnight cruising and can offer comfort on the water due to its amenities that help make time on the water more pleasurable.
BOAT DEALERS AND YACHT BROKERS
You can make the choice of visiting boat dealers or working with a yacht broker, however the latter is the smarter way to go. Going to boat dealers in search of your next boat can be daunting, whereas working with a yacht broker to help you bring your next boat to you is the ideal way to go. Working with a yacht broker, you will find that you are working with a professional in the boating industry that has dedicated his or her career to finding boatsmen and yachtsmen their ideal boat. Trekking from boat dealer to boat dealer to find your boat can be exhausting, as well. Let the boat come to you by working with a yacht broker, who can help you find the ideal boat that suits your lifestyle and needs. Find your next yacht broker above, under Directory, and connect with someone who can help you today.
Shipyard Stats
- Founder: Lonnie Rinker
- Type: Runabouts, cruisers, bowriders
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