Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Rinker 310 Fiesta Vee 2003 vs Rinker 400 EC 2010 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Rinker 310 Fiesta Vee 2003 vs Rinker 400 EC 2010 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 310 Fiesta Vee 2003 carries a rated maximum of 260 hp. Engine data for the Rinker 400 EC 2010 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Rinker 310 Fiesta Vee 2003 carries 165 gallons versus 3 gallons in the Rinker 400 EC 2010. 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 400 EC 2010 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Rinker 310 Fiesta Vee 2003 caps at 9. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Rinker 400 EC 2010 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Rinker 400 EC 2010 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 12 passengers and at 41,5 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Rinker 310 Fiesta Vee 2003 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 - Detail31.00 ft
Length overall - Detail41 ft. 6 in. (12.64 m)
Length - Feet31
Length - Feet41.5
Length overall - Meters9.45
Length overall - Meters12.65
Length overall - Inches372
Length overall - Inches498
Draft [max] - Detail3.00 ft
Draft [max] - Detail38 in. (96 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Meters0.97
Draft [max] - Inches36
Draft [max] - Inches38
Beamnot available
Beam13 ft. 0 in. (3.96 m)
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters3.96
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches156
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Detail13 ft. 3 in. (4.04 m)
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters4.04
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches159
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise18℃
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail22 in. (56 cm)
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.56
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches22
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail19,680 lbs. (8,927 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg8926.69
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.1968
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal165
Fuel tank capacity - Gal3
Fuel tank capacity - Liters624.59
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1135.62
Engine makeMercCruiser
Engine makenot available
Horsepower260 hp
Horsepowernot available
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Drive typeinboard
Drive typeI/O - Twin
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standardTWIN Volvo 8.1 Gi DP - 375 hp
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail300 gal. (1,136 l)
Operational Info
Sleeping capacity2
Sleeping capacity6
Cabins1
Cabinsnot available
Water capacity39
Water capacityFresh: 69 gal. (235 l)
Holding tank capacity - Gal25
Holding tank capacity - Gal45
Holding tank capacity - Liters94.64
Holding tank capacity - Liters170.34
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Headroomnot available
HeadroomCabin: 6 ft. 10 in. (2.08 m)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacityYacht certified
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum peopleYacht certified
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - DetailWaste: 45 gal. (170.3 l)
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeRinker
Modelnot available
Model400 EC
Model Yearnot available
Model Year201
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee