Hello everyone,
Thank you for letting me join.
I'm hoping to get some help with my 2005 Rinker 270 with the shunned XDP Drive.
We have enjoyed the boat on Lake Champlain since it was new and decided it's time to move on.
I have had no problems with the drive and changed oil, bellows, gimbal and u joint as needed.
Never had a issue getting parts or with performance.
We had a buyer early summer, with check ready, and then he called 3 VP dealers and was told to run from the boat, which he did.
Since then I have tried everything I could to move the boat, trade for boats, cars and list with broker.
Looks like I'm stuck with this boat unless I change the drive. I even called VP but they said to bad, go to dealer and you get reduced cost for new drive.... about $12k I'm told.
I can't bring myself to spend that kind of money for a boat that runs great.
So.....
My question is: could I get an adapter plate and install a mercruiser drive?
I'm so disappointed in VP that if i have to spend money on a drive to sell the boat, i won't spend it with them.
Thought some of you might have some experience or advice.
Sorry for the long first post.
Regards,
Dalv
Thank you for letting me join.
I'm hoping to get some help with my 2005 Rinker 270 with the shunned XDP Drive.
We have enjoyed the boat on Lake Champlain since it was new and decided it's time to move on.
I have had no problems with the drive and changed oil, bellows, gimbal and u joint as needed.
Never had a issue getting parts or with performance.
We had a buyer early summer, with check ready, and then he called 3 VP dealers and was told to run from the boat, which he did.
Since then I have tried everything I could to move the boat, trade for boats, cars and list with broker.
Looks like I'm stuck with this boat unless I change the drive. I even called VP but they said to bad, go to dealer and you get reduced cost for new drive.... about $12k I'm told.
I can't bring myself to spend that kind of money for a boat that runs great.
So.....
My question is: could I get an adapter plate and install a mercruiser drive?
I'm so disappointed in VP that if i have to spend money on a drive to sell the boat, i won't spend it with them.
Thought some of you might have some experience or advice.
Sorry for the long first post.
Regards,
Dalv