Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Rinker 290 Express Cruiser 2013 vs Rinker Captiva 236 BR 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Rinker 290 Express Cruiser 2013 vs Rinker Captiva 236 BR 2013 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 Captiva 236 BR 2013 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 41 gallons in the Rinker Captiva 236 BR 2013. 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 Captiva 236 BR 2013 is rated for 11 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 Captiva 236 BR 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Rinker Captiva 236 BR 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 11 passengers and at 23,5 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Rinker 290 Express Cruiser 2013 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 9 that costs less to run day-to-day.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail32.00 ft
Length overall - Detail23 ft. 6 in. (7.17 m)
Length - Feet32
Length - Feet23.5
Length overall - Meters9.75
Length overall - Meters7.16
Length overall - Inches384
Length overall - Inches282
Beamnot available
Beam102 in. (2.59 m)
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches102
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail22 in. (0.56 m)
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.56
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches22
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail4,170 lbs. (1,893 kg) dry 4,615 lbs. (2,095 kg) wet
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg2093.33
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.4615
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal89
Fuel tank capacity - Gal41
Fuel tank capacity - Liters336.9
Fuel tank capacity - Liters155.2
Engine makeMerCruiser
Engine makenot available
Horsepower380 hp
Horsepowernot available
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail41 gal. (155 l)
Drive typenot available
Drive typeInboard
Operational Info
Water capacity33
Water capacitynot available
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people11 (9)
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeRinker
Modelnot available
ModelCaptiva 236 BR
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2013
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee