Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Rinker 232 Captiva Bowrider 2005 vs Rinker Express Cruiser 360 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Rinker 232 Captiva Bowrider 2005 vs Rinker Express Cruiser 360 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 360 2013 is rated for 11 passengers, while the Rinker 232 Captiva Bowrider 2005 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 360 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Rinker Express Cruiser 360 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 11 passengers and at 37,8 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Rinker 232 Captiva Bowrider 2005 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 36
Model Year2005
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in
Beam12 ft. (3.66 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters3.66
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches144
Deadrise20℃
Deadrisenot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail22 in
Draft [drive up] - Detail22 in. (0.56 m)
Draft [drive up] meters0.56
Draft [drive up] meters0.56
Draft [drive up] inches22
Draft [drive up] inches22
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 - Detail15,550 lbs. (7,060 kg) dry 18,110 lbs. (8,222 kg) wet
Weight - kg1859.73
Weight - kg8214.55
Weight - lbs.41
Weight - lbs.1811
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 - Detail37 ft. 10 in. (11.08 m)
Length overall - Meters7.16
Length overall - Meters11.53
Length overall - Inches282
Length overall - Inches454
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet37.83
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard260 PHP
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail75 gallons
Fuel tank capacity - Detail220 gal. (834 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters283.91
Fuel tank capacity - Liters832.79
Fuel tank capacity - Gal75
Fuel tank capacity - Gal22
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