Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Rinker 262 Captiva Bowrider 2004 vs Rinker 400 Express Cruiser 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Rinker 262 Captiva Bowrider 2004 vs Rinker 400 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 400 Express Cruiser 2007 tops out at 425 hp. Engine specs for the Rinker 262 Captiva Bowrider 2004 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 400 Express Cruiser 2007 is rated for 13 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 400 Express Cruiser 2007 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Rinker 400 Express Cruiser 2007 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 13 passengers and at 42,0 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
Model400 Express Cruiser
Model Year2004
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in
Beam13 ft. 0 in. (4.96 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters3.96
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches156
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 - Detail42 ft. 10 in. (13.05 m)
Length overall - Meters8.59
Length overall - Meters13.06
Length overall - Inches338
Length overall - Inches514
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet42
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail19,680 lbs. (8,927 kg)
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.1968
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters4.04
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg8926.69
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters13.05
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches159
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Detail13 ft. 3 in. (4.04 m)
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches1
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard320 PHP
Engine/s standardTwin Volvo 8.1 Gi DP - 375 hp
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal3
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1135.62
Engine makenot available
Engine makeMercruiser with Bravo 3
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower375 hp
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Drive typenot available
Drive typeI/O - Twin
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail300 gal. (1,135 l)
Engine maxnot available
Engine maxTwin 425 hp
Operational Info
Water capacityFresh: 10 gallons
Water capacity69 gal. (235 l)
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal45
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters170.34
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower
Sleeping capacitynot available
Sleeping capacity6
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail45 gal. (170.3 l)
Headroomnot available
Headroom6 ft. 10 in. (2.08 m)
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass