Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Rampage 30 Express 2007 vs Rampage 30 Express 2008: A Close Look at Two Deep-V Boats
Both the Rampage 30 Express 2007 and the Rampage 30 Express 2008 are deep-V designs, both built in fibreglass, so the buying decision usually comes down to a handful of practical questions: how many people are you putting on the water, how far do you trailer, and what does your tow vehicle weigh?
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department - Rampage 30 Express 2007 at 28,0 ft versus Rampage 30 Express 2008 at 28,0 ft. At 12 000 lbs and 12 000 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class - either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Rampage 30 Express 2007 is rated for 9 passengers, while the Rampage 30 Express 2008 caps at 8. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Rampage 30 Express 2007 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Rampage 30 Express 2007 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 9 passengers and at 28,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Rampage 30 Express 2008 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 8 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
Model30 Express
Model30 Express
Model Year2007
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam11 ft. 3 in.
Beam11 ft. 3 in.
Beam - Meters3.43
Beam - Meters3.43
Beam - Inches135
Beam - Inches135
Bridge clearance - DetailHardtop: 9 ft. 1 in. Upper Station: 16 ft. 1 in.
Bridge clearance - DetailHardtop: 9 ft. 1 in. Upper Station: 16 ft. 1 in.
Bridge clearance - Meters4.9
Bridge clearance - Meters4.9
Bridge clearance - Inches193
Bridge clearance - Inches193
Deadrise19℃
Deadrise19℃
Draft [max] - Detail34 in.
Draft [max] - Detail34 in.
Draft [max] - Meters0.86
Draft [max] - Meters0.86
Draft [max] - Inches34
Draft [max] - Inches34
Weight - DetailDiesel: 12,000 lbs.
Weight - Detail12,000 lbs.
Weight - kg5443.1
Weight - kg5443.1
Weight - lbs.12000
Weight - lbs.12000
Length - Feet28
Length - Feet28
Length - Inches9
Length - Inches9
Length overall - Detail28 ft. 9 in. 31 ft. 0 in. with integrated pulpit
Length overall - Detail28 ft. 9 in.
Length overall - Meters9.45
Length overall - Meters8.76
Length overall - Inches372
Length overall - Inches345
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length [over all with swim platform]31 ft.
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardCrusader, 375 hp (380.2 mhp) 6.0 HO MPI
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail250 gal.
Fuel tank capacity - Detail250 gal.
Fuel tank capacity - Liters946.35
Fuel tank capacity - Liters946.35
Fuel tank capacity - Gal250
Fuel tank capacity - Gal250
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Operational Info
Headroom6 ft. 4 in.
Headroom6 ft. 4 in.
Sleeping capacity4 adults
Sleeping capacity4 adults
Water capacityFresh: 31 gal.
Water capacity31 gal.
Water heater capacity6 gal.
Water heater capacitynot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail20 gal.
Holding tank capacity - Detail20 gal.
Holding tank capacity - Liters75.71
Holding tank capacity - Liters75.71
Holding tank capacity - Gal20
Holding tank capacity - Gal20