Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Rinker 192 Captiva Bowrider 2006 vs Rinker 350 Express Cruiser 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Rinker 192 Captiva Bowrider 2006 vs Rinker 350 Express Cruiser 2008 comparison sits squarely in the category of decisions where specs alone won't tell the whole story — intended use, storage, and long-term ownership costs all factor in.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Rinker 350 Express Cruiser 2008 measures 37,0 feet overall (2008), giving it roughly 18,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Rinker 192 Captiva Bowrider 2006 at 19,0 feet (2006). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Rinker 350 Express Cruiser 2008 tips the scales at 1 555 lbs — 1 286 lbs less than the Rinker 192 Captiva Bowrider 2006 at 269 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.
The Rinker 350 Express Cruiser 2008 tops out at 375 hp. Engine specs for the Rinker 192 Captiva Bowrider 2006 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Rinker 350 Express Cruiser 2008 carries 235 gallons versus 42 gallons in the Rinker 192 Captiva Bowrider 2006. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Rinker 350 Express Cruiser 2008 is rated for 11 passengers, while the Rinker 192 Captiva Bowrider 2006 caps at 8. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Rinker 350 Express Cruiser 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Rinker 350 Express Cruiser 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 11 passengers and at 37,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Rinker 192 Captiva Bowrider 2006 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
Model192 Captiva Bowrider
Model350 Express Cruiser
Model Year2006
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 0 in. (2.43 m)
Beam12 ft. (3.66 m)
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Meters3.66
Beam - Inches96
Beam - Inches144
Bridge clearance - Detail5 ft. 0 in. (1.52 m)
Bridge clearance - Detail12 ft. 8 in. (3.86 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters1.52
Bridge clearance - Meters3.86
Bridge clearance - Inches6
Bridge clearance - Inches152
Deadrise20℃
Deadrise18℃
Draft [drive up] - Detail22 in. (55 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detail22 in. (56 cm)
Draft [drive up] meters0.56
Draft [drive up] meters0.56
Draft [drive up] inches22
Draft [drive up] inches22
Draft [max] - Detail36 in. (91 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail36 in. (91 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Inches36
Draft [max] - Inches36
Weight - Detail2,690 lbs. (1,220 kg)
Weight - Detail15,550 lbs. (7,068 kg)
Weight - kg1220.16
Weight - kg7053.36
Weight - lbs.269
Weight - lbs.1555
Length - Feet19
Length - Feet37
Length - Inches2
Length - Inches9
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 2 in. (5.84 m)
Length overall - Detail37 ft. 9 in. (11.51 m)
Length overall - Meters5.84
Length overall - Meters11.51
Length overall - Inches23
Length overall - Inches453
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - DetailKeel to top of windshield: 10 ft. 8 in. Top of arch to aft keel (shipping position): 11 ft
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters335.28
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches132
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters11.51
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail42 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail235 gal. (889.6 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters158.99
Fuel tank capacity - Liters889.57
Fuel tank capacity - Gal42
Fuel tank capacity - Gal235
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeI/O - Twin
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standardTwin Volvo 5.7 Gi DP - 300 hp
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Engine maxnot available
Engine max375 hp
Operational Info
Maximum people8
Maximum peoplenot available
Headroomnot available
Headroom6 ft. 11 in. (2.11 m)
Sleeping capacitynot available
Sleeping capacity6
Water capacitynot available
Water capacityFresh: 51 gal. (193.1 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - DetailWaste: 45 gal. (170.3 l)
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters170.34
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal45
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee