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PROPELLER · 07-07-2005, 08:24 AM

I agree with M&M regarding Rinkers quality. It has more than enough quality to handle this lake & you get alot more for your money. They come with many options that would cost alot more on some other brands. I know a few people who own them & I have experienced their ride. Its as good as any other boat for a better value.

I also agree with M&M regarding the aft cabin. As I said in a previous post in this thread. Most manufacturers have a very enclosed aft because they mold the fiberglass from the cockpit down into the cabin. Like M&M said if your the 1st one in you probably will not get out or if you can you must be a contortionist. There are some that do have an open aft but very few. Larson made a 270 from late 90's through 2001. The fiberglass stops at the cabin door & the stairs into the cabin are totally open so as not to close out the aft area. Its hard to describe in a post. I found a real nice open aft on a Cruisers Inc 2870, check out their website to get an idea of how an aft can be open.

Formula also has a 270 open aft but as M&M said, not everyone can afford a Formula or can not justify the large price tag especially for 4-5 months a year.

07-07-2005, 08:24 AM	#8
PROPELLER Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 340 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I agree with M&M regarding Rinkers quality. It has more than enough quality to handle this lake & you get alot more for your money. They come with many options that would cost alot more on some other brands. I know a few people who own them & I have experienced their ride. Its as good as any other boat for a better value. I also agree with M&M regarding the aft cabin. As I said in a previous post in this thread. Most manufacturers have a very enclosed aft because they mold the fiberglass from the cockpit down into the cabin. Like M&M said if your the 1st one in you probably will not get out or if you can you must be a contortionist. There are some that do have an open aft but very few. Larson made a 270 from late 90's through 2001. The fiberglass stops at the cabin door & the stairs into the cabin are totally open so as not to close out the aft area. Its hard to describe in a post. I found a real nice open aft on a Cruisers Inc 2870, check out their website to get an idea of how an aft can be open. Formula also has a 270 open aft but as M&M said, not everyone can afford a Formula or can not justify the large price tag especially for 4-5 months a year.