Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Rinker 300 Express Cruiser 2006 vs Rinker 330 Express Cruiser 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Rinker 300 Express Cruiser 2006 vs Rinker 330 Express Cruiser 2007 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Rinker 330 Express Cruiser 2007 measures 35,0 feet overall (2007), giving it roughly 4,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Rinker 300 Express Cruiser 2006 at 31,0 feet (2006). At 111 lbs and 141 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class — either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
The Rinker 330 Express Cruiser 2007 tops out at 320 hp. Engine specs for the Rinker 300 Express Cruiser 2006 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Rinker 330 Express Cruiser 2007 carries 168 gallons versus 15 gallons in the Rinker 300 Express Cruiser 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 330 Express Cruiser 2007 is rated for 10 passengers, while the Rinker 300 Express Cruiser 2006 caps at 9. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Rinker 330 Express Cruiser 2007 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Rinker 330 Express Cruiser 2007 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 10 passengers and at 35,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Rinker 300 Express Cruiser 2006 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 9 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
Model300 Express Cruiser
Model330 Express Cruiser
Model Year2006
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam10 ft. 6 in. (3.2 m)
Beam11 ft. 4 in. (3.45 m)
Beam - Meters3.2
Beam - Meters3.45
Beam - Inches126
Beam - Inches136
Bridge clearance - Detail9 ft. 6 in. (2.89 m)
Bridge clearance - Detail13 ft. (3.96 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters2.9
Bridge clearance - Meters3.96
Bridge clearance - Inches114
Bridge clearance - Inches156
Deadrise18℃
Deadrise18℃
Draft [drive up] - Detail22 in. (55 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detail22 in. (61 cm)
Draft [drive up] meters0.56
Draft [drive up] meters0.56
Draft [drive up] inches22
Draft [drive up] inches22
Weight - Detail11,100 lbs. (5,034 kg)
Weight - Detail14,100 lbs. (6,396 kg)
Weight - kg5034.87
Weight - kg6395.65
Weight - lbs.111
Weight - lbs.141
Length - Feet31
Length - Feet35
Length - Inches6
Length - Inches8
Length overall - Detail31 ft. 6 in. (9.6 m)
Length overall - Detail35 ft. 8 in. (10.87 m)
Length overall - Meters9.6
Length overall - Meters10.87
Length overall - Inches378
Length overall - Inches428
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters10.87
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail150 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail168 gal. (635.9 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters567.81
Fuel tank capacity - Liters635.95
Fuel tank capacity - Gal15
Fuel tank capacity - Gal168
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeI/O - Twin
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standardTwin Mercruiser 5.0 MPI B2 - 260 hp
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Engine maxnot available
Engine maxTwin 320 hp
Operational Info
Sleeping capacity6
Sleeping capacity6
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity40 gal. (151.4 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail47 gal. (177.9 l)
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters177.91
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal47
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass