Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Rinker 262 Captiva Bowrider 2005 vs Rinker 320 Express Cruiser 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Rinker 262 Captiva Bowrider 2005 vs Rinker 320 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 320 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 320 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 320 Express Cruiser 2007 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Rinker 320 Express Cruiser 2007 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 10 passengers and at 34,0 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 Year2007
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] - 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 - Detail34 ft. 8 in. (10.56 m)
Length overall - Meters8.59
Length overall - Meters10.57
Length overall - Inches338
Length overall - Inches416
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 - Detail12,360 lbs. (5,606 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg5606.4
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.1236
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters10.56
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet34
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches8
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard320 PHP
Engine/s standardTwin Volvo 5.0 OSi FWC XDP - 270 hp
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail165 gal. (624.6 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters624.59
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal165
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 capacity39 gal. (147.6 l)
Headroomnot available
Headroom6 ft. 5 in. (1.96 m)
Sleeping capacitynot available
Sleeping capacity6
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail45 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