The Rinker 310 EC 2010 is a modified-V design and the Rinker Express Cruiser 260 2011 is a deep-V design, so you're likely deciding between two noticeably different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.

Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Rinker 310 EC 2010 measures 33,3 feet overall (2010), giving it roughly 4,4 additional feet of deck space compared to the Rinker Express Cruiser 260 2011 at 28,8 feet (2011). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Rinker 310 EC 2010 tips the scales at 12 100 lbs - 5 350 lbs more than the Rinker Express Cruiser 260 2011 at 6 750 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.

The Rinker Express Cruiser 260 2011 tops out at 320 hp. Engine specs for the Rinker 310 EC 2010 aren't listed - confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Rinker 310 EC 2010 carries 150 gallons versus 75 gallons in the Rinker Express Cruiser 260 2011. 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 310 EC 2010 is rated for 10 passengers, while the Rinker Express Cruiser 260 2011 caps at 8. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Rinker 310 EC 2010 could be the deciding factor.