[Helo3]

I am thinking about buying a Rinker 342, and I was wondering what the operating cost is and what kind of range you have with 235 gallons of fuel?
Thanks

[ccarlston]

With the Merc 6.2L Bravo III and a cruising speed of 32 knots, you'll get about 240 nautical miles. More details at boattest.com (requires free registration). Good luck!

[dreamsfloatjoe]

Originally Posted by Helo3

I am thinking about buying a Rinker 342, and I was wondering what the operating cost is and what kind of range you have with 235 gallons of fuel?
Thanks

Hi Helo3 and welcome.

Operating costs vary. How often you use your boat? How far you travel? Insurance? Marina fee's?

Your range with 235 gallons of fuel will also vary. Weight? Wind? Current? Speed?

Here is one reference.

Test Power: 2 x 320-hp MerCruiser MX 6.2 MPI

RPM MPH Knots Total GPH MPG NMPG Range NM Range dBa
575 3.0 2.6 2.1 1.42 1.23 300 261 66
1000 5.3 4.6 3.5 1.51 1.31 318 277 74
1500 8.4 7.3 5.6 1.48 1.29 314 273 72
2000 9.9 8.6 11.1 0.89 0.78 189 164 79
2500 12.8 11.1 16.8 0.76 0.66 160 139 79
3000 22.6 19.7 22.0 1.03 0.89 217 189 79
3500 30.4 26.4 23.7 1.28 1.12 271 236 80
4000 36.9 32.1 28.3 1.30 1.13 276 240 85
4500 42.1 36.6 35.8 1.18 1.02 249 216 86
5100 47.3 41.1 48.8 0.97 0.84 205 178 93

Speeds measured with Stalker ProSports radar gun. Fuel consumption (gallons per hour) measured with Floscan digital fuel-flow meter on gas inboards, sterndrives, and outboards, TechMate electronic scan tool on gas EFI inboards, Caterpillar digital fuel-flow meter on diesel engines, or permanently installed fuel-monitoring equipment. Range is based on 90% of published fuel capacity. Sound levels determined using Radio Shack digital decibel meter on A scale. 68 dBa is the level of normal conversation.

Performance Chart

Test Conditions
Test Power: 2 x 320-hp MerCruiser MX 6.2 MPI Time To Plane 5.8 sec.
0 to 30 12.2 sec.
Test Power 2 x 320-hp MerCruiser MX 6.2 MPI
Transmission Bravo III
Ratio 2.2:1
Props 24 dual
Load 2 persons, 1/2 fuel, fullwater, min. gear
Climate 79 deg., 61% humid.; wind: 5 mph; seas: minimal chop

You will have to register on the site below for further information.

BoatTEST.com Rinker 342 Fiesta Vee w/Merc 6.2L Bravo III

http://www.boattest.com/boats/433/test_results.aspx

Your mileage may vary.

Hope this helps. Sorry Helo3, I was NOT able to post the columns straight in a row. If this makes no sense to you, please visit the boat test site.

Enjoy your journey,