Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Rinker 212 Captiva Bowrider 2005 vs Rinker 370 Express Cruiser 2008: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Rinker 212 Captiva Bowrider 2005 vs Rinker 370 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.
The Rinker 370 Express Cruiser 2008 tops out at 375 hp. Engine specs for the Rinker 212 Captiva Bowrider 2005 aren't listed - confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Rinker 370 Express Cruiser 2008 carries 235 gallons versus 42 gallons in the Rinker 212 Captiva Bowrider 2005. 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 370 Express Cruiser 2008 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Rinker 212 Captiva Bowrider 2005 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Rinker 370 Express Cruiser 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Rinker 370 Express Cruiser 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 12 passengers and at 40,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Rinker 212 Captiva Bowrider 2005 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
Model212 Captiva Bowrider
Model370 Express Cruiser
Model Year2005
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in.
Beam12 ft. 3 in. (3.73 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters3.73
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches147
Deadrise20℃
Deadrise18℃
Draft [drive up] - Detail22 in.
Draft [drive up] - Detail24 in. (61 cm)
Draft [drive up] meters0.56
Draft [drive up] meters0.61
Draft [drive up] inches22
Draft [drive up] inches24
Draft [max] - Detail36 in.
Draft [max] - Detail36 in. (91 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Inches36
Draft [max] - Inches36
Weight - Detail3,120 lbs.
Weight - Detail18,400 lbs. (8,255 kg)
Weight - kg1415.21
Weight - kg8346.09
Weight - lbs.3120
Weight - lbs.18400
Height - DetailBridge Clearance: 5 ft.
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters1.52
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches60
Height - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 10 in.
Length overall - Detail40 ft. 5 in. (12.32 m)
Length overall - Meters6.35
Length overall - Meters12.32
Length overall - Inches250
Length overall - Inches485
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet40
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters3.96
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches5
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters12.32
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Detail13 ft. (3.96 m)
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches156
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard190 PHP
Engine/s standardTwin Volvo 5.7 GXi DP - 320 hp
Fuel tank capacity - Detail42 gallons
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
Engine makenot available
Engine makeMercury
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower375 hp
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Drive typenot available
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Engine maxnot available
Engine maxTwin 375 hp
Body / Hull
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Operational Info
Water capacitynot available
Water capacityFresh: 51 gal. (193.1 l)
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal45
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters170.34
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower
Sleeping capacitynot available
Sleeping capacity6
Headroomnot available
Headroom6 ft. 8 in. (2.03 m)
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - DetailWaste: 45 gal. (170.3 l)