Renken 270

1998 Renken 29 foot cabin cruiserIts technically 29 feet 6 inches but its classified as a 28 foot. To further complicate things the actual model is called a 270. I dont get it either.Stern to anchor appliance is 29 foot 6 inches.This is the last boat that ever left the Renken Factory.Mercruiser 7.4l v81998 Renken 270 MidcabinCarb motor (but, if you're really into fuel injection- I can convert it over for about $800 including parts and labor to a dual injector setup)60g fuel tankAdditional tank included can be converted from water to fuel easilyMercruiser Alpha1 outdriveBeautiful interior. Very clean and tidy.220 shore powerClosed cabin - space for 4 full size sleeping adultsAll hardware is in perfect condition- no rust, or corrosion or broken bolts.Motor and outdrive just got $6500 in service makeover. All receipts included with the sale.3 deep cycle batteries on board the boat. 2 are kept on circuit and one is kept on deep charge to act as a backup if the other ever has a failure.Purrs like a kitten. Starts up instantly. Runs quiet and smooth. Starts up immediately with no hesitation and can idle for hoursNever seen one ounce of salt water . (NOT ONE TIME!!)Always coveredRoad runner triple axle aluminum and steel trailer 2 5/16. Trailer alone costs over $7500 new.All appliances work on shore powerClear Bimini top (included not shown in pics) . Canvas top, clear plastic sides.All stainless hardwareFridge gets everything ICE coldMarine grade Charles c9000 battery charger 40amp ($1200 battery charger but it keeps the batteries strong enough to run all interior at idle)Trim master trim tabsBrand new vinyl on deckHead, shower and bathroom all function properlyNo mildew. No mold. No funk.The hull could use a compound and wax. I've been hesitantto compound it because we're using it this summer and my kids are pretty hard on it.All bilge pumps work.Two extra new props (one is brand new in the box, the other is a reman but never installed)She runs 35mph and is pretty fuel efficient at that speed burning only about 8.8 gallons per hour. 250 mile range on one tank. Drop it down to 24MPH and range goes to 315. Peaks @350 mile range just on plane. This is probably one of the most efficientdeep V hulls in a cabin cruiser that you can buy. It's amazingly strong and well built- easily breaks wake on or off a plane.Heres what I know doesnt work:

• Tape player/radio does not work. Needs new cd deck or blue tooth receiver.
• Stove top works but trips breakers after about 10 minutes
• Interior speakers are blown
• Potable water pump works intermittently but I havent bleached it so could just use a cleaning. (Honestly, I would not use the potable water system in this boat- it's never been utilized with any frequency and the whole idea of drinking water stored on the boat is just kinda gross. But the system itself is functioning)
• Carpets need cleaning

Shes an absolute dream on the water. Though some of the entry level Renken boats struggle with quality, these 270s were all hand built and can stand the test of time and chop. Absolute cloud to navigate. This is a hand-laid fiberglass and reinforced hull and you cannot compare this to even a $100K brand new boat that has a composite or ABS hull.Her happy Cruising speed is ~30 knots (but that's not where it's most fuel efficient, just where the boat finds it's sweet spot)This is one of the best sub 30 foot cabin cruisers on the market and for the money its probably one of the best youll run in to. Easily mistaken for a $50k boat and sits nicely amongst the large midsize cabin cruisers.If you're looking for a fuel efficient, medium range cabin cruiser that can handle 10+ passengers there is no better boat on the water. All considered (fuel economy, hull strength, space, engine capacity, range, and accommodations like shower, bathroom, Galley and operating and purchase price) this is the absolute best value on the market. Honestly, where can you find a boat with a 350 mile range that has all these nice features for less than $20K? I am pricing the boat at just below $18,000 which makes this the cheapest hand-laid cabin Cruiser around. And, it includes the trailer! Just an exceptional value.Only selling because we're getting a ~40 foot day cruiser.Title in hand for boat and trailer.Delivery is $1.00 per mile anywhere in the country.Currently on lake Travis. Can negotiate terms on dock in spicewood as well.