Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Rinker 290 Express Cruiser 2013 vs Rinker Fiesta Vee 290 2005: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Rinker 290 Express Cruiser 2013 vs Rinker Fiesta Vee 290 2005 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 Fiesta Vee 290 2005 wasn't available in our records - check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Rinker Fiesta Vee 290 2005 carries 150 gallons versus 89 gallons in the Rinker 290 Express Cruiser 2013. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Both boats are rated for 9 passengers - a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
Bottom line: The Rinker 290 Express Cruiser 2013 and Rinker Fiesta Vee 290 2005 are closely matched on the specs that matter most. Test-ride both on the water you actually use, check current dealer pricing, and factor in long-term service access before you sign.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail32.00 ft
Length overall - Detail31 ft. 6 in.
Length - Feet32
Length - Feetnot available
Length overall - Meters9.75
Length overall - Meters9.6
Length overall - Inches384
Length overall - Inches378
Beamnot available
Beam10 ft. 6 in.
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters3.2
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches126
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise18℃
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
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail36 in.
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches36
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail11,110 lbs.
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg5039.41
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.11110
Height - Detailnot available
Height - DetailBridge Clearance: 9 ft. 06 in.
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters2.9
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches114
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal89
Fuel tank capacity - Gal150
Fuel tank capacity - Liters336.9
Fuel tank capacity - Liters567.81
Engine makeMerCruiser
Engine makenot available
Horsepower380 hp
Horsepowernot available
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standard190 HP
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail150 gallons
Operational Info
Water capacity33
Water capacityFresh: 33 gallons Waste: 47 gallons
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeRinker
Modelnot available
ModelFiesta Vee 290
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2005