Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Rampage 38 Express 2009 vs Rampage 41 Express 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a modified vee Rampage 38 Express 2009 against a deep vee Rampage 41 Express 2007 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 41 Express 2007 measures 41,0 feet overall (2007), giving it roughly 5,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Rampage 38 Express 2009 at 36,0 feet (2009). At 24 lbs and 3 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 41 Express 2007 is rated for 13 passengers, while the Rampage 38 Express 2009 caps at 11. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Rampage 41 Express 2007 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Rampage 41 Express 2007 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 13 passengers and at 41,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Rampage 38 Express 2009 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 11 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
Model38 Express
Model41 Express
Model Year2009
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters4.19
Beam - Meters4.88
Beam - Inches165
Beam - Inches192
Bridge clearance - DetailHardtop: 10 ft. 3 in. Upper Station: 18 ft. 3 in. Tuna Tower: 20 ft. 3 in
Bridge clearance - DetailHardtop: 10 ft. 3 in. Upper Station: 18 ft. 3 in. Tuna Tower: 20 ft. 3 in
Bridge clearance - Meters6.17
Bridge clearance - Meters6.17
Bridge clearance - Inches243
Bridge clearance - Inches243
Deadrise19℃
Deadrise12℃
Draft [max] - Detail42 in
Draft [max] - Detail48 in
Draft [max] - Meters1.07
Draft [max] - Meters1.22
Draft [max] - Inches42
Draft [max] - Inches48
Weight - Detail24,000 lbs
Weight - Detail30,000 lbs
Weight - kg10886.21
Weight - kg13607.76
Weight - lbs.24
Weight - lbs.3
Length - Feet36
Length - Feet41
Length - Inches11
Length - Inches6
Length [over all with swim platform]39 ft. 6 in
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length overall - Detail36 ft. 11 in
Length overall - Detail41 ft. 6 in. 44 ft. 0 in. with integrated pulpit
Length overall - Meters11.25
Length overall - Meters13.41
Length overall - Inches443
Length overall - Inches528
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail512 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail700 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1938.13
Fuel tank capacity - Liters2649.79
Fuel tank capacity - Gal512
Fuel tank capacity - Gal7
Fuel typeDiesel
Fuel typeDiesel
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standardTwin CAT? C9, 567.1 hp (575 mhp)
Operational Info
Headroom7 ft
Headroom6 ft. 7 in
Sleeping capacity4 adults
Sleeping capacity6 adults
Water capacity60 gal
Water capacityFresh: 100 gal
Holding tank capacity - Detail39 gal
Holding tank capacity - Detail53 gal
Holding tank capacity - Liters147.63
Holding tank capacity - Liters200.63
Holding tank capacity - Gal39
Holding tank capacity - Gal53
Headnot available
HeadTechma? marine toilet system