The Rinker 360 Express Cruiser 2009 is a modified-V design and the Rinker Express Cruiser 400 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 Express Cruiser 400 2011 measures 41,5 feet overall (2011), giving it roughly 4,5 additional feet of deck space compared to the Rinker 360 Express Cruiser 2009 at 37,0 feet (2009). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Rinker Express Cruiser 400 2011 tips the scales at 19 680 lbs - 4 130 lbs less than the Rinker 360 Express Cruiser 2009 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 Express Cruiser 400 2011 tops out at 2 hp. Engine specs for the Rinker 360 Express Cruiser 2009 aren't listed - confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Rinker Express Cruiser 400 2011 carries 300 gallons versus 235 gallons in the Rinker 360 Express Cruiser 2009. 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 2011 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Rinker 360 Express Cruiser 2009 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 2011 could be the deciding factor.