Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Rinker 268 Captiva Deckboat 2009 vs Rinker Express Cruiser 290 EC 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a modified vee Rinker 268 Captiva Deckboat 2009 against a deep vee Rinker Express Cruiser 290 EC 2012 means you're likely deciding between two genuinely different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.
The Rinker Express Cruiser 290 EC 2012 tops out at 380 hp. Engine specs for the Rinker 268 Captiva Deckboat 2009 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Rinker 268 Captiva Deckboat 2009 carries 76 gallons versus 1 gallons in the Rinker Express Cruiser 290 EC 2012. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Rinker Express Cruiser 290 EC 2012 is rated for 9 passengers, while the Rinker 268 Captiva Deckboat 2009 caps at 8. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Rinker Express Cruiser 290 EC 2012 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Rinker Express Cruiser 290 EC 2012 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 9 passengers and at 31,7 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Rinker 268 Captiva Deckboat 2009 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
Model268 Captiva Deckboat
ModelExpress Cruiser 290 EC
Model Year2009
Model Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Beam9 ft. 1 in
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.77
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches109
Bridge clearance - Detail5 ft. 0 in. (1.52 m)
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters1.52
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches6
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Deadrise16℃
Deadrisenot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail23 in. (58 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detail24 in
Draft [drive up] meters0.58
Draft [drive up] meters0.61
Draft [drive up] inches23
Draft [drive up] inches24
Draft [max] - Detail35 in. (89 cm)
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.89
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches35
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail5,650 lbs. (2,563 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg2562.79
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.565
Weight - lbs.not available
Length - Meters8.13
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet26
Length - Feet31.67
Length - Inches8
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail26 ft. 8 in. (8.13 m)
Length overall - Detail31 ft. 8 in
Length overall - Meters8.13
Length overall - Meters9.65
Length overall - Inches32
Length overall - Inches38
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardMercruiser 5.0 MPI Alpha - 260 hp
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail76 gal. (299 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail100 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters287.69
Fuel tank capacity - Liters378.54
Fuel tank capacity - Gal76
Fuel tank capacity - Gal1
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeInboard
Engine maxnot available
Engine max380 hp
Operational Info
Water capacityFresh: 10 gal. (37.8 l)
Water capacitynot available
Maximum capacityYacht certified
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum peopleYacht certified
Maximum peopleYacht certified