Matching a modified vee Rinker 380 Express Cruiser 2009 against a deep vee Rinker Express Cruiser 310 EC 2012 means you're likely deciding between two genuinely 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 380 Express Cruiser 2009 measures 39,0 feet overall (2009), giving it roughly 5,8 additional feet of deck space compared to the Rinker Express Cruiser 310 EC 2012 at 33,3 feet (2012). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Rinker Express Cruiser 310 EC 2012 tips the scales at 13 635 lbs — 13 451 lbs less than the Rinker 380 Express Cruiser 2009 at 184 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 310 EC 2012 tops out at 300 hp. Engine specs for the Rinker 380 Express Cruiser 2009 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Rinker 380 Express Cruiser 2009 carries 235 gallons versus 15 gallons in the Rinker Express Cruiser 310 EC 2012. 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 380 Express Cruiser 2009 is rated for 11 passengers, while the Rinker Express Cruiser 310 EC 2012 caps at 10. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Rinker 380 Express Cruiser 2009 could be the deciding factor.