Matching a modified vee Rinker 400 Express Cruiser 2009 against a deep vee Rinker Express Cruiser 260 2013 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 400 Express Cruiser 2009 measures 41,0 feet overall (2009), giving it roughly 12,2 additional feet of deck space compared to the Rinker Express Cruiser 260 2013 at 28,8 feet (2013). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Rinker Express Cruiser 260 2013 tips the scales at 7 085 lbs — 5 117 lbs less than the Rinker 400 Express Cruiser 2009 at 1 968 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.

For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Rinker 400 Express Cruiser 2009 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Rinker Express Cruiser 260 2013 caps at 8. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Rinker 400 Express Cruiser 2009 could be the deciding factor.