Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Rinker 280 EC 2010 vs Rinker 280 Express Cruiser 2008: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Rinker 280 EC 2010 vs Rinker 280 Express Cruiser 2008 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 280 Express Cruiser 2008 tops out at 375 hp. Engine specs for the Rinker 280 EC 2010 aren't listed - confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Both carry nearly identical fuel loads - 100 gal and 100 gal - so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
Both boats are rated for 9 passengers - a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
Bottom line: The Rinker 280 EC 2010 and Rinker 280 Express Cruiser 2008 are closely matched on the specs that matter most. Test-ride both on the water you actually use, check current dealer pricing, and factor in long-term service access before you sign.
General Boat Info
MakeRinker
Makenot available
Model280 EC
Modelnot available
Model Year2010
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam9 ft. 1 in. (2.77 m)
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.77
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches109
Beam - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Detail7 ft. 3 in. (2.21 m) With Arch: 9 ft. 11 in. (3.02 m)
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters3.02
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches119
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Deadrise18℃
Deadrisenot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail24 in. (61 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.61
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] inches24
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail36 in. (91 cm)
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches36
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail7,640 lbs. (3,465 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg3465.44
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.7640
Weight - lbs.not available
Length - Feet31.67
Length - Feet32
Length overall - Detail31 ft. 8 in. (9.65 m)
Length overall - Detail32.00 ft
Length overall - Meters9.65
Length overall - Meters9.75
Length overall - Inches380
Length overall - Inches384
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardVolvo 5.7 Gi DP - 300 hp
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail100 gal. (378.5 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters378.54
Fuel tank capacity - Liters378.54
Fuel tank capacity - Gal100
Fuel tank capacity - Gal100
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Fuel typeGas
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeinboard
Engine makenot available
Engine makeVolvo
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower375 hp
Operational Info
HeadroomCabin: 6 ft. 5 in. (1.96 m)
Headroomnot available
Sleeping capacity4
Sleeping capacitynot available
Water capacityFresh: 33 gal. (124.9 l)
Water capacity33
Maximum capacityYacht certified
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum peopleYacht certified
Maximum peoplenot available
Holding tank capacity - DetailWaste: 27 gal. (102.2 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters102.21
Holding tank capacity - Liters102.21
Holding tank capacity - Gal27
Holding tank capacity - Gal27
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower