Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Rinker 262 Captiva Bowrider 2005 vs Rinker 320 Express Cruiser 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Rinker 262 Captiva Bowrider 2005 vs Rinker 320 Express Cruiser 2006 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 320 Express Cruiser 2006 tops out at 280 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 320 Express Cruiser 2006 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 320 Express Cruiser 2006 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Rinker 320 Express Cruiser 2006 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
Model320 Express Cruiser
Model Year2005
Model Year2006
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in
Beam11 ft. 4 in. (3.45 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters3.45
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches136
Deadrise21℃
Deadrise18℃
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] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches36
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Length overall - DetailWith Swim Platform: 28 ft. 2 in
Length overall - Detail33 ft. 10 in. (9.7 m)
Length overall - Meters8.59
Length overall - Meters10.31
Length overall - Inches338
Length overall - Inches406
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet33
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.1236
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Detail9 ft. 6 in. (2.89 m)
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters2.9
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg5606.4
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches1
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail12,360 lbs. (5,606 kg)
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches114
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard320 PHP
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal165
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters624.59
Engine makenot available
Engine makeVolvo Penta
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower280 hp
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeI/O
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail165 gal
Operational Info
Water capacityFresh: 10 gallons
Water capacity51
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