Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Rinker 282 Captiva 2006 vs Rinker Express Cruiser 230 ECC 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Rinker 282 Captiva 2006 vs Rinker Express Cruiser 230 ECC 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 230 ECC 2011 tops out at 320 hp. Engine specs for the Rinker 282 Captiva 2006 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Rinker Express Cruiser 230 ECC 2011 carries 5 gallons versus 1 gallons in the Rinker 282 Captiva 2006. 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 282 Captiva 2006 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Rinker Express Cruiser 230 ECC 2011 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Rinker 282 Captiva 2006 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Rinker 282 Captiva 2006 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 28,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Rinker Express Cruiser 230 ECC 2011 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail28.00 ft
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 0 in. (6.71 m)
Length - Feet28
Length - Feet22
Length overall - Meters8.53
Length overall - Meters6.71
Length overall - Inches336
Length overall - Inches264
Draft [max] - Detail3.00 ft
Draft [max] - Detail36 in. (91 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Inches36
Draft [max] - Inches36
Beamnot available
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches102
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Detail5 ft. 0 in. (1.52 m)
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters1.52
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches6
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise20℃
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail22 in. (55 cm)
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.56
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches22
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail4,950 lbs. (2,245 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg2245.28
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.495
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal1
Fuel tank capacity - Gal5
Fuel tank capacity - Liters378.54
Fuel tank capacity - Liters189.27
Engine makeMercruiser
Engine makeMercruiser
Drive typeinboard
Drive typeI/O
Max no of enginesnot available
Max no of engines1
Engine modelnot available
Engine model5.0 L MPI Alpha
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail50 gal. (189 l)
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower260 hp
Engine maxnot available
Engine max320 hp
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Sleeping capacitynot available
Sleeping capacity2
Water capacitynot available
Water capacityFresh: 10 gal. (37.8 l)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacityYacht certified
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum peopleYacht certified
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeRinker
Modelnot available
ModelExpress Cruiser 230 ECC
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2011
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee