Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Rinker 260 EC 2010 vs Rinker Express Cruiser 360 EC 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a modified vee Rinker 260 EC 2010 against a deep vee Rinker Express Cruiser 360 EC 2012 means you're likely deciding between two genuinely different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.
The Rinker Express Cruiser 360 EC 2012 tops out at 380 hp. Engine specs for the Rinker 260 EC 2010 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Rinker Express Cruiser 360 EC 2012 carries 235 gallons versus 75 gallons in the Rinker 260 EC 2010. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Rinker Express Cruiser 360 EC 2012 is rated for 11 passengers, while the Rinker 260 EC 2010 caps at 8. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Rinker Express Cruiser 360 EC 2012 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Rinker Express Cruiser 360 EC 2012 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 11 passengers and at 37,9 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Rinker 260 EC 2010 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 8 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
Model260 EC
ModelExpress Cruiser 360 EC
Model Year201
Model Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Beam12 ft
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters3.66
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches144
Bridge clearance - Detail7 ft. 0 in. (2.13 m) With Arch: 9 ft. 6 in. (2.9 m)
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters2.9
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches114
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Deadrise18℃
Deadrisenot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail26 in. (66 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detail22 in
Draft [drive up] meters0.66
Draft [drive up] meters0.56
Draft [drive up] inches26
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 - Detail6,750 lbs. (3,062 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg3061.75
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.675
Weight - lbs.not available
Length - Feet28.83
Length - Feet37.92
Length overall - Detail28 ft. 10 in. (8.79 m)
Length overall - Detail37 ft. 11 in
Length overall - Meters8.79
Length overall - Meters11.56
Length overall - Inches346
Length overall - Inches455
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardMercruiser 5.0 L MPI B2 - 260 hp
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail75 gal. (283.9 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail235 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters283.91
Fuel tank capacity - Liters889.57
Fuel tank capacity - Gal75
Fuel tank capacity - Gal235
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeInboard
Engine maxnot available
Engine max380 hp
Operational Info
HeadWith pump-out toilet
Headnot available
HeadroomCabin: 6 ft. 4 in. (1.93 m)
Headroomnot available
Sleeping capacity4
Sleeping capacitynot available
Water capacityFresh: 33 gal. (124.9 l)
Water capacitynot available
Maximum capacityYacht certified
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum peopleYacht certified
Maximum peopleYacht certified
Holding tank capacity - DetailWaste: 27 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