Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Rinker 360 EC 2010 vs Rinker Express Cruiser 400 EC 2012: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Rinker 360 EC 2010 is a modified-V design and the Rinker Express Cruiser 400 EC 2012 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.
The Rinker Express Cruiser 400 EC 2012 tops out at 430 hp. Engine specs for the Rinker 360 EC 2010 aren't listed - confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Rinker Express Cruiser 400 EC 2012 carries 300 gallons versus 235 gallons in the Rinker 360 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 Express Cruiser 400 EC 2012 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Rinker 360 EC 2010 caps at 11. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Rinker Express Cruiser 400 EC 2012 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Rinker Express Cruiser 400 EC 2012 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 360 EC 2010 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 11 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
Model360 EC
ModelExpress Cruiser 400 EC
Model Year2010
Model Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam12 ft. 0 in. (3.66 m)
Beam13 ft.
Beam - Meters3.66
Beam - Meters3.96
Beam - Inches144
Beam - Inches156
Bridge clearance - Detail12 ft. 8 in. (3.86 m)
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters3.86
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches152
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Deadrise18℃
Deadrisenot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail24 in. (61 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detail22 in.
Draft [drive up] meters0.61
Draft [drive up] meters0.56
Draft [drive up] inches24
Draft [drive up] inches22
Draft [max] - Detail36 in. (91 cm)
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches36
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail15,550 lbs. (7,068 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg7053.36
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.15550
Weight - lbs.not available
Length - Feet37.92
Length - Feet41.5
Length overall - Detail37 ft. 11 in. (11.56 m)
Length overall - Detail41 ft. 6 in.
Length overall - Meters11.56
Length overall - Meters12.65
Length overall - Inches455
Length overall - Inches498
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardTWIN Volvo 5.7 Gi DP - 300 hp
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail235 gal. (889.6 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail300 gal.
Fuel tank capacity - Liters889.57
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1135.62
Fuel tank capacity - Gal235
Fuel tank capacity - Gal300
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Drive typeI/O - Twin
Drive typeInboard
Engine maxnot available
Engine max430 hp
Operational Info
HeadroomCabin: 6 ft. 11 in. (2.11 m)
Headroomnot available
Sleeping capacity6
Sleeping capacitynot available
Water capacityFresh: 51 gal. (193.1 l)
Water capacitynot available
Maximum capacityYacht certified
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum peopleYacht certified
Maximum peopleYacht certified
Holding tank capacity - DetailWaste: 45 gal. (170.3 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters170.34
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal45
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available