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Nice clean example from the stable of popular American Sports Cruiser builder, Rinker boats. The 265 has clearly defined living spaces that will suit a cruising couple or a small family unit. The cockpit is large and comfortable with raised helm and comfortable aft cockpit.
The saloon has a horseshoe seating area with recently upholstered fabrics. Berths for 4.
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Nice clean example from the stable of popular American Sports Cruiser builder, Rinker boats. The 265 has clearly defined living spaces that will suit a cruising couple or a small family unit. The cockpit is large and comfortable with raised helm and comfortable aft cockpit.
The saloon has a horseshoe seating area with recently upholstered fabrics. Berths for 4. Galley with dual fuel hob and front opening fridge. Heads with toilet and shower.
Mercruiser 5.7 V8 petrol engine is believed to be reconditioned. Tanks for fuel, water and waste.
Full cockpit enclosure. Antifouled 2023.
Mechanical
vessel is powered by an inboard Mercruiser 5.7L petrol engine. This 8 cylinder, 250hp V8 was reconditioned by the previous owner. Bravo 3 sterndrive unit with duo props.
Single lever engine control with forward and reverse gearing. Helm with wooden and stainless steel wheel. Hydraulic powered steering system. Sporty dash with instrumentation including rev counter, speed, charging, oil pressure and temperature.
Bank of 2x12V batteries providing engine crank and domestic power. These are recharged via the engine alternator or the onboard battery charger when in mains hook up. Includes shore power cable.
Equipment
This vessel has spent the last few years on the river and canal network of the UK. Her inventory reflects this. Included in the sale are:
- Suunto compass
- Standard Horizon Eclipse DSC VHF
- Anchor with chain
- Trim tabs
- Gas detector
- Mooring warps
- Fenders
- Searchlight with helm controls
- Boarding ladder
- Navigation lights
- Full cockpit enclosure with removable front, side and rear panels
- Radio CD player
- 4x Life jackets
- Manual fire extinguisher
- Fire blanket
Accommodation
Below decks is very clean and has been renovated to a very high standard. The carpets have all been replaced, all the headlinings replaced and all cushions have been reupholstered.
The saloon is entered via the companionway. Two steps down and you are in the saloon with 1.85M standing headroom. To port is the galley with built in single burner hob. This is a duel fuel stove and uses electric or spirit. Stainless steel sink with pressurised hot and cold water. Front loading D240V microwave. 3-pin sockets with RCD.
Opposite the galley is the spacious heads compartment. Jabsco marine toilet connected to a holding tank. Moulded sink unit with storage below and circular stainless steel sink. Pull out shower hose with hot and cold mixer tap. Shower sump pump out.
In the bow is the horseshoe shaped seating area. There is a circular table with removable leg. This area can be used as two single berths or can be converted easily to a large double by the addition of two infill cushions. These are stored in the aft berth when not in use.
The aft berth is beneath the cockpit sole. This area is fully carpeted and has an opening hatch into the cockpit for light and ventilation. 12V lighting throughout.
Construction
GRP Constructed sports cruiser with moulded spray strakes increasing grip at low and high speeds. Underwater areas were antifouled in June 2023.
White high gloss topsides and superstructure. Hull to deck join covered by aluminium extrusion and rudder insert to protect hull. Stainless steel bow rails offer protection when moving forward or anchoring. Dolphin nose bowsprit with built in anchor roller. Mooring cleats fore and aft.
Opening deck hatches at forecabin, heads and galley.
Toughened glass wrap-around windscreen in aluminium frame. Offset access panel to foredeck. Electric windscreen wiper.
Large self bailing cockpit with engine access through sole. Aft bench seat with upholstered cushions and backrest. Cockpit table for alfresco dining. 2 additional director style chairs. Upper helm with chaise longue to port and helm seat to starboard.
Bathing platform with bathing ladder. Transom access gate.
