Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Rinker 282 Captiva Bowrider 2004 vs Rinker 350 Express Cruiser 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Rinker 282 Captiva Bowrider 2004 vs Rinker 350 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 350 Express Cruiser 2007 tops out at 375 hp. Engine specs for the Rinker 282 Captiva Bowrider 2004 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Rinker 350 Express Cruiser 2007 carries 235 gallons versus 1 gallons in the Rinker 282 Captiva Bowrider 2004. 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 350 Express Cruiser 2007 is rated for 11 passengers, while the Rinker 282 Captiva Bowrider 2004 caps at 8. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Rinker 350 Express Cruiser 2007 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Rinker 350 Express Cruiser 2007 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 11 passengers and at 37,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Rinker 282 Captiva Bowrider 2004 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
Model282 Captiva Bowrider
Model350 Express Cruiser
Model Year2004
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam9 ft
Beam12 ft. 0 in. (3.66 m)
Beam - Meters2.74
Beam - Meters3.66
Beam - Inches108
Beam - Inches144
Deadrise21℃
Deadrise18℃
Draft [drive up] - Detail22 in
Draft [drive up] - Detail22 in. (61 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] - Detail36 in. (91 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Inches36
Draft [max] - Inches36
Weight - Detail6,040 lbs
Weight - Detail15,550 lbs. (7,068 kg)
Weight - kg2739.7
Weight - kg7053.36
Weight - lbs.604
Weight - lbs.1555
Height - DetailBridge Clearance: 5 ft. 8 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters1.73
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches68
Height - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail29 ft
Length overall - Detail37 ft. 9 in. (11.51 m)
Length overall - Meters8.84
Length overall - Meters11.51
Length overall - Inches348
Length overall - Inches453
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Detail12 ft. 8 in. (3.86 m)
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters3.86
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches152
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters11.51
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet37
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches9
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard320 PHP
Engine/s standardTwin Volvo 5.7 Gi DP - 280 hp
Fuel tank capacity - Detail100 gallons
Fuel tank capacity - Detail235 gal. (889.6 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters378.54
Fuel tank capacity - Liters889.57
Fuel tank capacity - Gal1
Fuel tank capacity - Gal235
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Drive typenot available
Drive typeI/O - Twin
Engine maxnot available
Engine maxTwin 375 hp
Operational Info
HeadroomCabin Headroom: 5 ft
Headroom6 ft. 11 in. (2.11 m)
Water capacityFresh: 10 gallons
Water capacity51 gal. (193.1 l)
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