Both the Rinker 350 Express Cruiser 2008 and the Rinker 380 Express Cruiser 2009 are modified-V designs, both built in fibreglass, so the buying decision usually comes down to a handful of practical questions: how many people are you putting on the water, how far do you trailer, and what does your tow vehicle weigh?

On paper these two are close siblings in the size department - Rinker 350 Express Cruiser 2008 at 37,0 ft versus Rinker 380 Express Cruiser 2009 at 39,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Rinker 380 Express Cruiser 2009 tips the scales at 18 400 lbs - 2 850 lbs less than the Rinker 350 Express Cruiser 2008 at 15 550 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 350 Express Cruiser 2008 carries a rated maximum of 375 hp. Engine data for the Rinker 380 Express Cruiser 2009 wasn't available in our records - check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Both carry nearly identical fuel loads - 235 gal and 235 gal - so range won't be a tiebreaker here.

Both boats are rated for 11 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.