Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Rinker 240 Deck Boat 2007 vs Rinker 390 Express Cruiser 2006: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Rinker 240 Deck Boat 2007 vs Rinker 390 Express Cruiser 2006 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Rinker 390 Express Cruiser 2006 measures 41,0 feet overall (2006), giving it roughly 16,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Rinker 240 Deck Boat 2007 at 25,0 feet (2007). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Rinker 390 Express Cruiser 2006 tips the scales at 19 680 lbs - 15 330 lbs less than the Rinker 240 Deck Boat 2007 at 4 350 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.
The Rinker 240 Deck Boat 2007 carries a rated maximum of 320 hp. Engine data for the Rinker 390 Express Cruiser 2006 wasn't available in our records - check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Rinker 390 Express Cruiser 2006 carries 300 gallons versus 75 gallons in the Rinker 240 Deck Boat 2007. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Both boats are rated for 12 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.
Bottom line: The Rinker 390 Express Cruiser 2006 at 41,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Rinker 240 Deck Boat 2007 at 25,0 ft wins on trailering ease, likely lower purchase price, and simpler docking - a solid choice for a buyer who wants more boat for less money.
General Boat Info
Model240 Deck Boat
Model390 Express Cruiser
Model Year2007
Model Year2006
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Beam13 ft. 0 in. (3.96 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters3.96
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches156
Bridge clearance - Detail5 ft. 0 in. (1.52 m)
Bridge clearance - Detail13 ft. 3 in. (4.04 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters1.52
Bridge clearance - Meters4.04
Bridge clearance - Inches60
Bridge clearance - Inches159
Deadrise13℃
Deadrise18℃
Draft [drive up] - Detail23 in. (58 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detail22 in. (55.88 cm)
Draft [drive up] meters0.58
Draft [drive up] meters0.56
Draft [drive up] inches23
Draft [drive up] inches22
Draft [max] - Detail35 in. (89 cm)
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.89
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches35
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail4,350 lbs. (1,973 kg)
Weight - Detail19,680 lbs. (8,927 kg)
Weight - kg1973.13
Weight - kg8926.69
Weight - lbs.4350
Weight - lbs.19680
Length - Meters7.82
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet25
Length - Feet41
Length - Inches8
Length - Inches6
Length overall - Detail25 ft. 8 in. (7.82 m)
Length overall - Detail41 ft. 6 in. (12.64 m)
Length overall - Meters7.82
Length overall - Meters12.65
Length overall - Inches308
Length overall - Inches498
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardVolvo 5.0 GXI DP - 270 hp
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail75 gal. (283.9 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail300 gal.
Fuel tank capacity - Liters283.91
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1135.62
Fuel tank capacity - Gal75
Fuel tank capacity - Gal300
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeI/O
Engine max320 hp
Engine maxnot available
Operational Info
Water capacity10 gal. (37.85 l)
Water capacitynot available
Maximum people12
Maximum peoplenot available
Sleeping capacitynot available
Sleeping capacity6