The Rinker 248 Captiva Flotilla 2010 is a modified-V design and the Rinker Express Cruiser 360 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 360 2013 measures 37,8 feet overall (2013), giving it roughly 13,2 additional feet of deck space compared to the Rinker 248 Captiva Flotilla 2010 at 24,7 feet (2010). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Rinker Express Cruiser 360 2013 tips the scales at 18 110 lbs - 12 760 lbs less than the Rinker 248 Captiva Flotilla 2010 at 5 350 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.

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 248 Captiva Flotilla 2010 caps at 10. 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.