Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Rinker 262 Captiva Bowrider 2005 vs Rinker 300 Express Cruiser 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Rinker 262 Captiva Bowrider 2005 vs Rinker 300 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 300 Express Cruiser 2007 tops out at 300 hp. Engine specs for the Rinker 262 Captiva Bowrider 2005 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 300 Express Cruiser 2007 is rated for 10 passengers, while the Rinker 262 Captiva Bowrider 2005 caps at 8. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Rinker 300 Express Cruiser 2007 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Rinker 300 Express Cruiser 2007 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 10 passengers and at 33,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Rinker 262 Captiva Bowrider 2005 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
Model300 Express Cruiser
Model Year2005
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in
Beam10 ft. 6 in. (3.2 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters3.2
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches126
Deadrise21℃
Deadrise18℃
Draft [drive up] - Detail22 in
Draft [drive up] - Detail22 in. (56 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 - Detail33 ft. 2 in. (10.11 m)
Length overall - Meters8.59
Length overall - Meters10.11
Length overall - Inches338
Length overall - Inches398
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Detail9 ft. 6 in. (2.89 m)
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters2.9
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches114
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail11,100 lbs. (5,034 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg5034.87
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.111
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters10.11
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet33
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches2
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard320 PHP
Engine/s standardTwin Volvo 5.0 GXi SX - 270 hp
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail150 gal. (567.8 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters567.81
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal15
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Drive typenot available
Drive typeI/O - Twin
Engine maxnot available
Engine maxTwin 300 hp
Operational Info
Water capacityFresh: 10 gallons
Water capacity33 gal. (124.9 l)
Headroomnot available
Headroom6 ft. 5 in. (1.96 m)
Sleeping capacitynot available
Sleeping capacity5
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail47 gal. (177.9 l)
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters177.91
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal47
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass