Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Rinker 250 Express Crusier 2007 vs Rinker Captiva 276 BR 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Rinker 250 Express Crusier 2007 vs Rinker Captiva 276 BR 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Rinker 250 Express Crusier 2007 at 27,0 ft versus Rinker Captiva 276 BR 2013 at 29,2 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Rinker Captiva 276 BR 2013 tips the scales at 5 765 lbs — 5 130 lbs less than the Rinker 250 Express Crusier 2007 at 635 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 250 Express Crusier 2007 carries a rated maximum of 320 hp. Engine data for the Rinker Captiva 276 BR 2013 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Rinker 250 Express Crusier 2007 carries 75 gallons versus 68 gallons in the Rinker Captiva 276 BR 2013. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Both boats are rated for 8 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 Captiva 276 BR 2013 at 29,2 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Rinker 250 Express Crusier 2007 at 27,0 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
Model250 Express Crusier
ModelCaptiva 276 BR
Model Year2007
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Beam109 in. (2.77 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.77
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches109
Bridge clearance - Detail6 ft. 9 in. (2.05 m)
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters2.06
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches81
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Deadrise18℃
Deadrisenot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail24 in. (61 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detail22 in. (0.56 m)
Draft [drive up] meters0.61
Draft [drive up] meters0.56
Draft [drive up] inches24
Draft [drive up] inches22
Draft [max] - Detail38 in. (97 cm)
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.97
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches38
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail6,350 lbs. (2,880 kg)
Weight - Detail5,765 lbs. (2,617 kg) dry 6,475 lbs. (2,940 kg) wet
Weight - kg2880.31
Weight - kg2614.96
Weight - lbs.635
Weight - lbs.5765
Length - Meters7.56
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet27
Length - Feet29.17
Length - Inches1
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail27 ft. 1 in. (7.56 m)
Length overall - Detail29 ft. 2 in. (8.9 m)
Length overall - Meters8.26
Length overall - Meters8.89
Length overall - Inches325
Length overall - Inches35
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardMercruiser 5.0 MPI B2 - 260 hp
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail75 gal. (283.9 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail68 gal. (258 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters283.91
Fuel tank capacity - Liters257.41
Fuel tank capacity - Gal75
Fuel tank capacity - Gal68
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeInboard
Engine max320 hp
Engine maxnot available
Operational Info
Headroom6 ft. 1 in. (1.85 m)
Headroomnot available
Sleeping capacity4
Sleeping capacitynot available
Water capacity33 gal. (124.9 l)
Water capacitynot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail27 gal. (102.2 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters102.21
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal27
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum peopleYacht certifed