Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Rinker 282 Captiva 2006 vs Rinker Express Cruiser 360 EC 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Rinker 282 Captiva 2006 vs Rinker Express Cruiser 360 EC 2012 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 360 EC 2012 tops out at 380 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 360 EC 2012 carries 235 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 Express Cruiser 360 EC 2012 is rated for 11 passengers, while the Rinker 282 Captiva 2006 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 360 EC 2012 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Rinker Express Cruiser 360 EC 2012 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 11 passengers and at 37,9 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Rinker 282 Captiva 2006 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 8 that costs less to run day-to-day.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail28.00 ft
Length overall - Detail37 ft. 11 in
Length - Feet28
Length - Feet37.92
Length overall - Meters8.53
Length overall - Meters11.56
Length overall - Inches336
Length overall - Inches455
Draft [max] - Detail3.00 ft
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches36
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Beamnot available
Beam12 ft
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters3.66
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches144
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail22 in
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.56
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches22
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal1
Fuel tank capacity - Gal235
Fuel tank capacity - Liters378.54
Fuel tank capacity - Liters889.57
Engine makeMercruiser
Engine makenot available
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Drive typeinboard
Drive typeInboard
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail235 gal
Engine maxnot available
Engine max380 hp
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum peopleYacht certified
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeRinker
Modelnot available
ModelExpress Cruiser 360 EC
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2012
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee