Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Rinker 282 Captiva Bowrider 2004 vs Rinker Express Cruiser 400 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Rinker 282 Captiva Bowrider 2004 vs Rinker Express Cruiser 400 2011 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 Express Cruiser 400 2011 tops out at 2 hp. Engine specs for the Rinker 282 Captiva Bowrider 2004 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 1 gal and 3 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Rinker Express Cruiser 400 2011 is rated for 12 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 Express Cruiser 400 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Rinker Express Cruiser 400 2011 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 12 passengers and at 41,5 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
ModelExpress Cruiser 4
Model Year2004
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam9 ft
Beam13 ft. 0 in. (3.96 m)
Beam - Meters2.74
Beam - Meters3.96
Beam - Inches108
Beam - Inches156
Deadrise21℃
Deadrise18℃
Draft [drive up] - Detail22 in
Draft [drive up] - Detail22 in. (56 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] - Detail38 in. (96 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Meters0.97
Draft [max] - Inches36
Draft [max] - Inches38
Weight - Detail6,040 lbs
Weight - Detail19,680 lbs. (8,927 kg)
Weight - kg2739.7
Weight - kg8926.69
Weight - lbs.604
Weight - lbs.1968
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 - Detail41 ft. 6 in. (12.64 m)
Length overall - Meters8.84
Length overall - Meters12.65
Length overall - Inches348
Length overall - Inches498
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Detail13 ft. 3 in. (4.04 m)
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters4.04
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches159
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet41.5
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard320 PHP
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail100 gallons
Fuel tank capacity - Detail300 gal. (1,136 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters378.54
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1135.62
Fuel tank capacity - Gal1
Fuel tank capacity - Gal3
Max no of enginesnot available
Max no of engines2
Engine makenot available
Engine makeVolvo Penta
Engine modelnot available
Engine model8.1 Gi DP
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Drive typenot available
Drive typeI/O - Twin
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower(2) 375 hp
Engine maxnot available
Engine max(2) 430 hp
Operational Info
HeadroomCabin Headroom: 5 ft
HeadroomCabin: 6 ft. 10 in. (2.08 m)
Water capacityFresh: 10 gallons
Water capacityFresh: 69 gal. (235 l)
Sleeping capacitynot available
Sleeping capacity6
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacityYacht certified
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum peopleYacht certified
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - DetailWaste: 45 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
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee