The Rinker 290 Express Cruiser 2013 vs Rinker 400 Express Cruiser 2009 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 290 Express Cruiser 2013 carries a rated maximum of 380 hp. Engine data for the Rinker 400 Express Cruiser 2009 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Rinker 290 Express Cruiser 2013 carries 89 gallons versus 3 gallons in the Rinker 400 Express Cruiser 2009. 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 400 Express Cruiser 2009 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Rinker 290 Express Cruiser 2013 caps at 9. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Rinker 400 Express Cruiser 2009 could be the deciding factor.