Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Rinker 300 Express Cruiser 2007 vs Rinker 330 Express Cruiser 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Rinker 300 Express Cruiser 2007 vs Rinker 330 Express Cruiser 2008 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Rinker 300 Express Cruiser 2007 at 33,0 ft versus Rinker 330 Express Cruiser 2008 at 35,0 ft. 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 power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 425 hp, the Rinker 330 Express Cruiser 2008 has a 125-hp advantage over the Rinker 300 Express Cruiser 2007's 300-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Rinker 330 Express Cruiser 2008 carries 168 gallons versus 15 gallons in the Rinker 300 Express Cruiser 2007. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Both boats are rated for 10 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: Performance buyers should lean toward the Rinker 330 Express Cruiser 2008 and its 425-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Rinker 300 Express Cruiser 2007 with its 300-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
General Boat Info
Model300 Express Cruiser
Model330 Express Cruiser
Model Year2007
Model Year2008
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. (56 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
Draft [max] - Detail36 in. (91 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail36 in. (91 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Inches36
Draft [max] - Inches36
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 - Meters10.11
Length - Meters10.87
Length - Feet33
Length - Feet35
Length - Inches2
Length - Inches8
Length overall - Detail33 ft. 2 in. (10.11 m)
Length overall - Detail35 ft. 8 in. (10.87 m)
Length overall - Meters10.11
Length overall - Meters10.87
Length overall - Inches398
Length overall - Inches428
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardTwin Volvo 5.0 GXi SX - 270 hp
Engine/s standardVolvo 5.7 Gi DP - 300 hp
Fuel tank capacity - Detail150 gal. (567.8 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail168 gal. (636 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters567.81
Fuel tank capacity - Liters635.95
Fuel tank capacity - Gal15
Fuel tank capacity - Gal168
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Fuel typeGas
Drive typeI/O - Twin
Drive typeI/O
Engine maxTwin 300 hp
Engine max425 hp
Operational Info
Headroom6 ft. 5 in. (1.96 m)
Headroomnot available
Sleeping capacity5
Sleeping capacity6
Water capacity33 gal. (124.9 l)
Water capacityFresh: 40 gal. (151.4 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail47 gal. (177.9 l)
Holding tank capacity - DetailWaste: 47 gal. (177.9 l)
Holding tank capacity - Liters177.91
Holding tank capacity - Liters177.91
Holding tank capacity - Gal47
Holding tank capacity - Gal47