Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Rinker 230 Atlantic 2006 vs Rinker Express Cruiser 400 EC 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Rinker 230 Atlantic 2006 vs Rinker Express Cruiser 400 EC 2012 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 Express Cruiser 400 EC 2012 tops out at 430 hp. Engine specs for the Rinker 230 Atlantic 2006 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 5 gal and 3 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Rinker Express Cruiser 400 EC 2012 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Rinker 230 Atlantic 2006 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Rinker Express Cruiser 400 EC 2012 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Rinker Express Cruiser 400 EC 2012 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 12 passengers and at 41,5 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Rinker 230 Atlantic 2006 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
Model230 Atlantic
ModelExpress Cruiser 400 EC
Model Year2006
Model Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Beam13 ft
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters3.96
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches156
Bridge clearance - Detail5 ft. 0 in. (1.52 m)
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters1.52
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches6
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Deadrise20℃
Deadrisenot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail22 in. (55 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detail22 in
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] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches36
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail4,950 lbs. (2,245 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg2245.28
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.495
Weight - lbs.not available
Length - Meters6.7
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet22
Length - Feet41.5
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 0 in. (6.7 m)
Length overall - Detail41 ft. 6 in
Length overall - Meters6.71
Length overall - Meters12.65
Length overall - Inches264
Length overall - Inches498
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail50 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail300 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters189.27
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1135.62
Fuel tank capacity - Gal5
Fuel tank capacity - Gal3
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Drive typenot available
Drive typeInboard
Engine maxnot available
Engine max430 hp
Operational Info
Sleeping capacity2
Sleeping capacitynot available
Water capacity10 gal
Water capacitynot available
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum peopleYacht certified
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee