Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Rampage 30 Express 2007 vs Rampage 45 Convertible 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a deep vee Rampage 30 Express 2007 against a modified vee Rampage 45 Convertible 2012 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 45 Convertible 2012 measures 45,0 feet overall (2012), giving it roughly 17,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Rampage 30 Express 2007 at 28,0 feet (2007). At 12 lbs and 36 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 45 Convertible 2012 is rated for 14 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 45 Convertible 2012 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Rampage 45 Convertible 2012 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 14 passengers and at 45,0 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
Model45 Convertible
Model Year2007
Model Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters3.43
Beam - Meters4.88
Beam - Inches135
Beam - Inches192
Bridge clearance - DetailHardtop: 9 ft. 1 in. Upper Station: 16 ft. 1 in
Bridge clearance - DetailNo Top: 14 ft. Hardtop: 20 ft. 4 in. Tuna Tower: 31 ft
Bridge clearance - Meters4.9
Bridge clearance - Meters9.45
Bridge clearance - Inches193
Bridge clearance - Inches372
Deadrise19℃
Deadrise12℃
Draft [max] - Detail34 in
Draft [max] - Detail48 in
Draft [max] - Meters0.86
Draft [max] - Meters1.22
Draft [max] - Inches34
Draft [max] - Inches48
Weight - DetailDiesel: 12,000 lbs
Weight - Detail36,000 lbs
Weight - kg5443.1
Weight - kg16329.31
Weight - lbs.12
Weight - lbs.36
Length - Feet28
Length - Feet45
Length - Inches9
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail28 ft. 9 in. 31 ft. 0 in. with integrated pulpit
Length overall - DetailHull: 45 ft. With Integrated Pulpit: 48 ft. 8 in
Length overall - Meters9.45
Length overall - Meters14.83
Length overall - Inches372
Length overall - Inches584
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 - Detail700 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters946.35
Fuel tank capacity - Liters2649.79
Fuel tank capacity - Gal25
Fuel tank capacity - Gal7
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Fuel typeDiesel
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Operational Info
Headroom6 ft. 4 in
Headroom6 ft. 7 in
Sleeping capacity4 adults
Sleeping capacity6 adults
Water capacityFresh: 31 gal
Water capacity100 gal
Water heater capacity6 gal
Water heater capacitynot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail20 gal
Holding tank capacity - Detail60 gal
Holding tank capacity - Liters75.71
Holding tank capacity - Liters227.12
Holding tank capacity - Gal2
Holding tank capacity - Gal6