Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Rampage 30 Express 2007 vs Rampage 38 Express 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a deep vee Rampage 30 Express 2007 against a modified vee Rampage 38 Express 2009 means you're likely deciding between two genuinely different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Rampage 38 Express 2009 measures 36,0 feet overall (2009), giving it roughly 8,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Rampage 30 Express 2007 at 28,0 feet (2007). At 12 lbs and 24 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 38 Express 2009 is rated for 11 passengers, while the Rampage 30 Express 2007 caps at 9. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Rampage 38 Express 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Rampage 38 Express 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 11 passengers and at 36,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Rampage 30 Express 2007 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 9 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
Model30 Express
Model38 Express
Model Year2007
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam11 ft. 3 in
Beam13 ft. 9 in
Beam - Meters3.43
Beam - Meters4.19
Beam - Inches135
Beam - Inches165
Bridge clearance - DetailHardtop: 9 ft. 1 in. Upper Station: 16 ft. 1 in
Bridge clearance - DetailHardtop: 10 ft. 3 in. Upper Station: 18 ft. 3 in. Tuna Tower: 20 ft. 3 in
Bridge clearance - Meters4.9
Bridge clearance - Meters6.17
Bridge clearance - Inches193
Bridge clearance - Inches243
Deadrise19℃
Deadrise19℃
Draft [max] - Detail34 in
Draft [max] - Detail42 in
Draft [max] - Meters0.86
Draft [max] - Meters1.07
Draft [max] - Inches34
Draft [max] - Inches42
Weight - DetailDiesel: 12,000 lbs
Weight - Detail24,000 lbs
Weight - kg5443.1
Weight - kg10886.21
Weight - lbs.12
Weight - lbs.24
Length - Feet28
Length - Feet36
Length - Inches9
Length - Inches11
Length overall - Detail28 ft. 9 in. 31 ft. 0 in. with integrated pulpit
Length overall - Detail36 ft. 11 in
Length overall - Meters9.45
Length overall - Meters11.25
Length overall - Inches372
Length overall - Inches443
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length [over all with swim platform]39 ft. 6 in
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typeModified 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 - Detail512 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters946.35
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1938.13
Fuel tank capacity - Gal25
Fuel tank capacity - Gal512
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Fuel typeDiesel
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Operational Info
Headroom6 ft. 4 in
Headroom7 ft
Sleeping capacity4 adults
Sleeping capacity4 adults
Water capacityFresh: 31 gal
Water capacity60 gal
Water heater capacity6 gal
Water heater capacitynot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail20 gal
Holding tank capacity - Detail39 gal
Holding tank capacity - Liters75.71
Holding tank capacity - Liters147.63
Holding tank capacity - Gal2
Holding tank capacity - Gal39