The Rinker 228 Captiva Flotilla 2010 is a modified-V design and the Rinker Express Cruiser 340 2013 is a deep-V design, so you're likely deciding between two noticeably 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 Rinker Express Cruiser 340 2013 measures 35,4 feet overall (2013), giving it roughly 12,8 additional feet of deck space compared to the Rinker 228 Captiva Flotilla 2010 at 22,7 feet (2010). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Rinker Express Cruiser 340 2013 tips the scales at 15 470 lbs - 10 439 lbs less than the Rinker 228 Captiva Flotilla 2010 at 5 031 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.

Both boats are rated for 10 passengers - a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.