2008 Rinker 280 Cabin Cruiser boat for sale
2008 Rinker 280 cabin cruiser with Volvo Penta 5.7 GXi engine, bow thruster and comfortable 4-berth accommodation. Recently serviced by Mike Wills (drive service June 2026) and professionally valeted (July 2026). A great-value sports cruiser, ideal for family weekends, entertaining and South Coast cruising.
Call Jenna Vincent on 07707 149477 or email jenna@clippermarine.co.uk for further details or to arrange to view.2008 Rinker 280 Express Cruiser | Price Reduced - £34,950 VAT Paid
Freshly presented for sale with a professional cockpit valet completed in July 2026 and a drive service carried out by Mike Wills in June 2026, this 2008 Rinker 280 offers an excellent opportunity to step into a well-maintained sports cruiser with confidence.
Powered by the highly desirable Volvo Penta 5.7 GXi engine, "Boss Lady" combines comfortable accommodation for four with practical cruising performance, making her ideal for weekends away, family adventures and coastal cruising around Poole Harbour and the Solent.
Benefiting from a bow thruster, trim tabs, electric windlass and a comprehensive navigation package, she is ready for immediate use and available to view now at Cobb's Quay Marina, Poole.
Call Jenna Vincent on 07707 149477 or email jenna@clippermarine.co.uk for further details or to arrange to view.
Highlights
- Drive professionally serviced by Mike Wills (June 2026)
- Cockpit professionally valeted (July 2026)
- Volvo Penta 5.7 GXi 280hp petrol engine
- Bow thruster for stress-free berthing
- Trim tabs for comfortable cruising
- Spacious cockpit ideal for entertaining
- Sleeps 4 comfortably
- Fridge, sink and gas hob
- Enclosed heads compartment
- Electric anchor windlass
- Chartplotter, GPS and VHF
- VAT paid
- Available to view now in Poole
Key Features
Volvo Penta 5.7 GXi petrol engine
Stern drive configuration
Bow thruster for effortless manoeuvring
Trim tabs
Planing V‑hull for responsive performance
Navigation & Electronics
Navman Tracker 5607 chartplotter
GPS
Compass
VHF radio
3 × 12V batteries
Accommodation
Below deck, the cabin offers comfortable accommodation for up to four people with a forward double berth and convertible saloon. The practical galley includes a fridge, sink and gas hob, making weekends aboard easy and enjoyable.
A separate enclosed heads compartment provides additional comfort for family cruising and overnight stays.
Performance & Handling
The sought-after Volvo Penta 5.7 GXi delivers strong, reliable performance, while the deep-V hull provides a smooth and confident ride. The addition of a bow thruster makes close-quarters manoeuvring straightforward, even for less experienced owners.
Why Buy This Boat?
At under £35,000, this Rinker 280 represents excellent value in today's market. She offers the space, comfort and specification often found on larger and more expensive cruisers, making her an ideal first sports cruiser or practical step up for growing families.
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Disclaimer
The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.
CLIPPER MARINE LTD is a broker not a lender and is authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority with FRN 734237.
CLIPPER MARINE LTD will not charge you any fee for this service as we will receive payment by way of fees direct from CGI FINANCE. The amount of the fees we receive from CGI FINANCE does not vary depending on the features of the loan and this payment does not affect the amount payable under the terms of the loan agreement.









