Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Rinker 262 Captiva Bowrider 2004 vs Rinker 380 Express Cruiser 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Rinker 262 Captiva Bowrider 2004 vs Rinker 380 Express Cruiser 2009 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.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Rinker 380 Express Cruiser 2009 is rated for 11 passengers, while the Rinker 262 Captiva Bowrider 2004 caps at 8. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Rinker 380 Express Cruiser 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Rinker 380 Express Cruiser 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 11 passengers and at 39,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Rinker 262 Captiva Bowrider 2004 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
Model380 Express Cruiser
Model Year2004
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in
Beam12 ft. 3 in. (3.73 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters3.73
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches147
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 - Detail39 ft. 4 in. (11.98 m)
Length overall - Meters8.59
Length overall - Meters11.99
Length overall - Inches338
Length overall - Inches472
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Detail13 ft. 0 in. (3.96 m)
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters3.96
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches156
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail18,400 lbs. (8,255 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg8346.09
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.184
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters11.98
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet39
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches4
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard320 PHP
Engine/s standardTwin Volvo 5.7 GXI DP - 320 hp
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail235 gal. (889.6 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters889.57
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal235
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Drive typenot available
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Operational Info
Water capacityFresh: 10 gallons
Water capacityFresh: 51 gal. (193.1 l)
Headroomnot available
HeadroomUndefined
Sleeping capacitynot available
Sleeping capacity6
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacityYacht certified
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum peopleYacht certified
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - DetailWaste: 45 gal. (170.3 l)
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters170.34
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal45
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee