Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Rinker 262 Captiva Bowrider 2003 vs Rinker 420 Express Cruiser 2007: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Rinker 262 Captiva Bowrider 2003 vs Rinker 420 Express Cruiser 2007 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 420 Express Cruiser 2007 tops out at 425 hp. Engine specs for the Rinker 262 Captiva Bowrider 2003 aren't listed - confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Rinker 420 Express Cruiser 2007 is rated for 13 passengers, while the Rinker 262 Captiva Bowrider 2003 caps at 8. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Rinker 420 Express Cruiser 2007 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Rinker 420 Express Cruiser 2007 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 13 passengers and at 44,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Rinker 262 Captiva Bowrider 2003 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
Model262 Captiva Bowrider
Model420 Express Cruiser
Model Year2003
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in.
Beam13 ft. 10 in. (4.31 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters4.22
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches166
Deadrise21℃
Deadrise18℃
Draft [drive up] - Detail22 in.
Draft [drive up] - Detail24 in. (61 cm)
Draft [drive up] meters0.56
Draft [drive up] meters0.61
Draft [drive up] inches22
Draft [drive up] inches24
Draft [max] - Detail36 in.
Draft [max] - Detail36 in. (91 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Inches36
Draft [max] - Inches36
Length overall - DetailWith Swim Platform: 28 ft. 2 in.
Length overall - Detail44 ft. 6 in. (13.56 m)
Length overall - Meters8.59
Length overall - Meters13.56
Length overall - Inches338
Length overall - Inches534
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Detail13 ft. 3 in. (4.04 m)
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters4.04
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches159
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail24,500 lbs. (10,796 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg11113
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.24500
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters13.56
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet44
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches6
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard320 PHP
Engine/s standardTwin Mercruiser 496 Mag HO XR B3 - 425 hp
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail300 gal. (1,135 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1135.62
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal300
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Drive typenot available
Drive typeI/O - Twin
Engine maxnot available
Engine maxTwin 425 hp
Operational Info
Water capacityFresh: 10 gallons
Water capacity100 gal. (378.5 l)
Headroomnot available
Headroom7 ft. 3 in. (2.20 m)
Sleeping capacitynot available
Sleeping capacity6
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail88 gal. (333 l)
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters333.12
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal88
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass