Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Rinker 262 Captiva Bowrider 2004 vs Rinker Express Cruiser 230 ECC 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Rinker 262 Captiva Bowrider 2004 vs Rinker Express Cruiser 230 ECC 2011 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 Express Cruiser 230 ECC 2011 tops out at 320 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 262 Captiva Bowrider 2004 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Rinker Express Cruiser 230 ECC 2011 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Rinker 262 Captiva Bowrider 2004 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Rinker 262 Captiva Bowrider 2004 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 0,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Rinker Express Cruiser 230 ECC 2011 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
Model262 Captiva Bowrider
ModelExpress Cruiser 230 ECC
Model Year2004
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches102
Deadrise21℃
Deadrise20℃
Draft [drive up] - Detail22 in
Draft [drive up] - Detail22 in. (55 cm)
Draft [drive up] meters0.56
Draft [drive up] meters0.56
Draft [drive up] inches22
Draft [drive up] inches22
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 - Detail22 ft. 0 in. (6.71 m)
Length overall - Meters8.59
Length overall - Meters6.71
Length overall - Inches338
Length overall - Inches264
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Detail5 ft. 0 in. (1.52 m)
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters1.52
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches6
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail4,950 lbs. (2,245 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg2245.28
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.495
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet22
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard320 PHP
Engine/s standardnot available
Max no of enginesnot available
Max no of engines1
Engine makenot available
Engine makeMercruiser
Engine modelnot available
Engine model5.0 L MPI Alpha
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail50 gal. (189 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters189.27
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal5
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeI/O
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower260 hp
Engine maxnot available
Engine max320 hp
Operational Info
Water capacityFresh: 10 gallons
Water capacityFresh: 10 gal. (37.8 l)
Sleeping capacitynot available
Sleeping capacity2
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacityYacht certified
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum peopleYacht certified
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee