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Rinker Fiesta Vee 265 - $12,000 (Upland NE)
1757 B Road
boat type:
luxury/classic yacht
propulsion type:
power
condition:
excellent
engine hours (total):
765
length overall (LOA):
29
make / manufacturer:
Rinker
model name / number:
Fiesta Vee 265
year manufactured:
1994
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Boat and trailer are in good shape ready to go to the lake.
Rinker took one of their big cabin cruisers and shrunk it down to fit on our roads (8'-6") and lightened it up to under 6,000 lbs so it could be towed with a 1/2 ton vehicle (pickup or SUV). The Rinker Fiesta Vee 265 was their creation.
This boat can cruise at 24 mph with a top speed of 38 mph. It has plenty of power and speed to pull a tube or a skier. It floats in just 35 inches of water with the drive down (21" with the drive up) so you can sit and float and let the kids play or tie off with your buddies' boats.
What makes this boat the most unusual for our midwestern area is the traditional outside cockpit, lounge seating, and a back bar but it ALSO has an enclosed cabin very similar to a weekender's camper. It has an inside and outside shower (running hot and cold water), a restroom in its own room for privacy, a huge seating area in the front that converts to a bed for 3, a refrigerator, a microwave, a stove, a sink, and even kitchen cupboards. In the back is an isolated get away bedroom for two with shelves for a your personal items.
The cabin has lights and outlets that can be powered by a 12 battery, a generator, or 120 volt power from shore. (Built in charger and inverter just like a camper.) This particular model does not have built in heat and AC but it could easily be added with a portable heat pump and generator (either on its own or on the boat engine.)
A storage cover (in the pictures), bimini top (used it all the time), and a full cabin enclosure (we never used it) go with it as well as the power cord, outlet adapter, bumpers, tie off rope, and other things too long to list.
We can not verify for sure but this boat was modified with second water tank and a rack on the front bow we might assume for fuel tanks and in it was paperwork and flags for the Great Loup Passage. It is very possible this boat has made that trip through the Great Lakes, Mississippi River, Gulf of America, the Atlantic Ocean, and the St Lawrence Seaway. It would be a great adventure if such a trip is of interest to you.
We have several other smaller boats for fishing, fun, and cruising so this one is not in such high demand for us anymore.
We have considered renting a slip at the lake and renting this out as an investment but are doubtful to have enough time to be able to serve the customers. Smaller boats and less equipped pontoons rent for $250 for 4 hours on the lake plus fuel in our area.
The videos we have of the engine running, prop operation, and lower unit steering would not load to this ad so message us and we would be happy to send them to you. Please contact us with questions or if you would like to see it. While we have owned this boat it has always been stored indoors when not in use.
Thank you for considering to rehome our weekend cruiser.
This boat is going in to winter storage soon. If you might be slightly interested please drop us a note or make us an offer!