Feature-packed express cruiser.
by Chris Caswell
Flagship for Rinker Boats, the newly redesigned 370EX combines spacious accommodations and luxurious touches with timeless good looks.
The EX designation supposedly means express cruiser, but it could just as easily mean exceptional.
Despite its quality finishes, this yacht is price-conscious. Rinker takes pride in a long list of standard equipment — that’s right, standard — which starts with a Kohler 5kW generator and includes niceties such as 18,000 BTU heating/air conditioning, Raymarine electronics, a central vacuum, an anchor windlass and even everyone’s favorite, a built-in blender at the cockpit galley. Smoothies for all!
This is a two-stateroom yacht, which includes a forward owner’s cabin with an island berth that has a custom memory foam mattress. The aft stateroom is tucked under the bridge deck and doubles as a lounge area, with a large couch and a table that converts into a double berth when needed.
In the central “living room” of the 370EX, you’ll find another comfortable couch that converts into a berth for the kids. This room also serves as a below-deck dining area with a table that has dedicated stowage space.
One surprising feature for many families is the easy-to-clean, fully-lined fiberglass head, which includes a full shower stall so there’s no more “soggy head” that soaks everything when you take a hot shower.
The galley has everything you need, from a microwave and a two-burner electric cooktop to a 4-cubic-foot fridge. But the cockpit is where you’ll be spending most of your time afloat, and it’s laid out to maximize fun. The skipper’s “office” is arranged for easy control, with Raymarine touch- screen electronics, a Mercury VesselView monitoring system and an Axius joystick to make docking a cinch. The doublewide helm seat has flip-up bolsters for standing, and a curved seat is opposite. There’s a wetbar aft with a sink, an icemaker and a fridge to service two more lounge seats. An arch is standard, but most buyers will add the hardtop, which includes a full camper enclosure for the cockpit.
Power for the 370EX is either a 350-hp Mercruiser Bravo 3 or a 380-hp Volvo DuoProp drive system.
Whether cruising or swimming off the wide swim platform, the Rinker 370EX makes every day on the water fun.
Dealers
Central Marine
Midland, ON
Specifications
- LOA: 37’11”
- Beam: 12′
- Draft: 3′
- Weight: 15,550 lbs.
- Fuel Capacity: 235 gals
- Water Capacity: 51 gals
- Power: MerCruiser 350 hp Bravo 3 or 380 hp Volvo DuoProp
- Price: Contact dealer
- Website: rinkerboats.com
Photo Courtesy of Rinker
Photo Courtesy of Rinker
Photo Courtesy of Rinker