Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Rinker 232 Captiva Bowrider 2003 vs Rinker Express Cruiser 310 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Rinker 232 Captiva Bowrider 2003 vs Rinker Express Cruiser 310 2013 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.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Rinker Express Cruiser 310 2013 is rated for 10 passengers, while the Rinker 232 Captiva Bowrider 2003 caps at 7. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Rinker Express Cruiser 310 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Rinker Express Cruiser 310 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 10 passengers and at 33,1 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Rinker 232 Captiva Bowrider 2003 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 7 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
Model232 Captiva Bowrider
ModelExpress Cruiser 31
Model Year2003
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in
Beam126 in. (3.2 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters3.2
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches126
Deadrise20℃
Deadrisenot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail22 in
Draft [drive up] - Detail25 in. (0.636 m)
Draft [drive up] meters0.56
Draft [drive up] meters0.64
Draft [drive up] inches22
Draft [drive up] inches25
Draft [max] - Detail36 in
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches36
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail4,100 lbs
Weight - Detail12,005 lbs. (5,450 kg) dry 13,575 lbs. (6,163 kg) wet
Weight - kg1859.73
Weight - kg6157.51
Weight - lbs.41
Weight - lbs.13575
Height - DetailBridge Clearance: 5 ft
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters1.52
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches6
Height - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail23 ft. 6 in
Length overall - Detail33 ft. 1 in. (10.08 m)
Length overall - Meters7.16
Length overall - Meters10.08
Length overall - Inches282
Length overall - Inches397
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet33.08
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard220 PHP
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail75 gallons
Fuel tank capacity - Detail142 gal. (538 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters283.91
Fuel tank capacity - Liters537.53
Fuel tank capacity - Gal75
Fuel tank capacity - Gal142
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Drive typenot available
Drive typeInboard
Operational Info
Water capacityFresh: 10 gallons
Water capacitynot available
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum peopleYacht certified
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee