Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Rinker 260 Express Crusier 2008 vs Rinker 282 Captiva Cuddy 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Rinker 260 Express Crusier 2008 vs Rinker 282 Captiva Cuddy 2005 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.
The Rinker 260 Express Crusier 2008 carries a rated maximum of 320 hp. Engine data for the Rinker 282 Captiva Cuddy 2005 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Rinker 260 Express Crusier 2008 carries 75 gallons versus 1 gallons in the Rinker 282 Captiva Cuddy 2005. 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 260 Express Crusier 2008 and Rinker 282 Captiva Cuddy 2005 are closely matched on the specs that matter most. Test-ride both on the water you actually use, check current dealer pricing, and factor in long-term service access before you sign.
General Boat Info
Model260 Express Crusier
Model282 Captiva Cuddy
Model Year2008
Model Year2005
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Beam9 ft
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.74
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches108
Bridge clearance - Detail7 ft. (2.13 m), 9 ft. 6 in. (2.90 m) with arch
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters2.9
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches114
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Deadrise18℃
Deadrise21℃
Depth - DetailKeel to top of windshield: 8 ft. 4 in. Top of arch to aft keel point (shipping position): 11 ft. 6 in
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters350.52
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches138
Depth - Inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail26 in. (66 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.66
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] inches26
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
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 - Detail6,240 lbs
Weight - kg3061.75
Weight - kg2830.41
Weight - lbs.675
Weight - lbs.624
Length - Meters8.79
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet28
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Inches1
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail28 ft. 10 in. (8.79 m)
Length overall - Detail29 ft
Length overall - Meters8.79
Length overall - Meters8.84
Length overall - Inches346
Length overall - Inches348
Height - Detailnot available
Height - DetailBridge Clearance: 5 ft. 8 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters1.73
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches68
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardMercruiser 5.0 MPI B2 - 260 hp
Engine/s standard320 HP
Fuel tank capacity - Detail75 gal. (283.9 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail100 gallons
Fuel tank capacity - Liters283.91
Fuel tank capacity - Liters378.54
Fuel tank capacity - Gal75
Fuel tank capacity - Gal1
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeI/O
Drive typenot available
Engine max320 hp
Engine maxnot available
Operational Info
Headroom6 ft. 4 in. (1.93 m)
HeadroomCabin Headroom: 5 ft
Sleeping capacity4
Sleeping capacitynot available
Water capacityFresh: 33 gal. (124.9 l)
Water capacityFresh: 10 gallons
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