Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Rinker 330 Express Cruiser 2008 vs Rinker Fiesta Vee 342 2005: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Rinker 330 Express Cruiser 2008 vs Rinker Fiesta Vee 342 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 330 Express Cruiser 2008 carries a rated maximum of 425 hp. Engine data for the Rinker Fiesta Vee 342 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 342 2005 carries 235 gallons versus 168 gallons in the Rinker 330 Express Cruiser 2008. 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 Fiesta Vee 342 2005 is rated for 11 passengers, while the Rinker 330 Express Cruiser 2008 caps at 10. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Rinker Fiesta Vee 342 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Rinker Fiesta Vee 342 2005 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 11 passengers and at 0,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Rinker 330 Express Cruiser 2008 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 10 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
Model330 Express Cruiser
ModelFiesta Vee 342
Model Year2008
Model Year2005
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam11 ft. 4 in. (3.45 m)
Beam12 ft.
Beam - Meters3.45
Beam - Meters3.66
Beam - Inches136
Beam - Inches144
Bridge clearance - Detail13 ft. (3.96 m)
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters3.96
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches156
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Deadrise18℃
Deadrise18℃
Draft [drive up] - Detail22 in. (61 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detail24 in.
Draft [drive up] meters0.56
Draft [drive up] meters0.61
Draft [drive up] inches22
Draft [drive up] inches24
Draft [max] - Detail36 in. (91 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail32 in. Inboard
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Meters0.81
Draft [max] - Inches36
Draft [max] - Inches32
Weight - Detail14,100 lbs. (6,396 kg)
Weight - Detail14,280 lbs.
Weight - kg6395.65
Weight - kg6477.29
Weight - lbs.14100
Weight - lbs.14280
Length - Meters10.87
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet35
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Inches8
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail35 ft. 8 in. (10.87 m)
Length overall - Detail37 ft.
Length overall - Meters10.87
Length overall - Meters11.28
Length overall - Inches428
Length overall - Inches444
Height - Detailnot available
Height - DetailBridge Clearance: 9 ft. 08 in.
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters2.95
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches116
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardVolvo 5.7 Gi DP - 300 hp
Engine/s standard260 HP
Fuel tank capacity - Detail168 gal. (636 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail235 gallons
Fuel tank capacity - Liters635.95
Fuel tank capacity - Liters889.57
Fuel tank capacity - Gal168
Fuel tank capacity - Gal235
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeI/O
Drive typenot available
Engine max425 hp
Engine maxnot available
Operational Info
Sleeping capacity6
Sleeping capacitynot available
Water capacityFresh: 40 gal. (151.4 l)
Water capacityFresh: 51 gallons Waste: 45 gallons
Holding tank capacity - DetailWaste: 47 gal. (177.9 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters177.91
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal47
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Headroomnot available
HeadroomCabin Headroom: 6 ft. 10 in.