Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Rinker 280 Express Crusier 2008 vs Rinker Fiesta Vee 290 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Rinker 280 Express Crusier 2008 vs Rinker Fiesta Vee 290 2005 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 Crusier 2008 carries a rated maximum of 375 hp. Engine data for the Rinker Fiesta Vee 290 2005 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Rinker Fiesta Vee 290 2005 carries 15 gallons versus 1 gallons in the Rinker 280 Express Crusier 2008. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
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 Express Crusier 2008 and Rinker Fiesta Vee 290 2005 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
Model280 Express Crusier
ModelFiesta Vee 29
Model Year2008
Model Year2005
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam9 ft. 1 in. (2.77 m)
Beam10 ft. 6 in
Beam - Meters2.77
Beam - Meters3.2
Beam - Inches109
Beam - Inches126
Bridge clearance - Detail7 ft. 3 in. (2.21 m), 9 ft. 11 in. (3.02 m) with arch
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters3.02
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches119
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Deadrise18℃
Deadrise18℃
Depth - DetailKeel to top of windshield 8 ft. 7 in. Top of arch to aft keel (shipping position): 11 ft. 7 in
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters353.06
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches139
Depth - Inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail24 in. (61 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detail22 in
Draft [drive up] meters0.61
Draft [drive up] meters0.56
Draft [drive up] inches24
Draft [drive up] inches22
Draft [max] - Detail38 in. (97 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail36 in
Draft [max] - Meters0.97
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Inches38
Draft [max] - Inches36
Weight - Detail7,640 lbs. (3,465 kg)
Weight - Detail11,110 lbs
Weight - kg3465.44
Weight - kg5039.41
Weight - lbs.764
Weight - lbs.1111
Length - Meters9.65
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet31
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Inches8
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail31 ft. 8 in. (9.65 m)
Length overall - Detail31 ft. 6 in
Length overall - Meters9.65
Length overall - Meters9.6
Length overall - Inches38
Length overall - Inches378
Height - Detailnot available
Height - DetailBridge Clearance: 9 ft. 06 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters2.9
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches114
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 standard190 HP
Fuel tank capacity - Detail100 gal. (378.5 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail150 gallons
Fuel tank capacity - Liters378.54
Fuel tank capacity - Liters567.81
Fuel tank capacity - Gal1
Fuel tank capacity - Gal15
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeI/O
Drive typenot available
Engine max375 hp
Engine maxnot available
Operational Info
Headroom6 ft. 5 in. (1.96 m)
Headroomnot available
Sleeping capacity4
Sleeping capacitynot available
Water capacityFresh: 33 gal. (124.9 l)
Water capacityFresh: 33 gallons Waste: 47 gallons
Holding tank capacity - DetailWaste: 27 gal. (102.2 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters102.21
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal27
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available