Both the Rinker 400 Express Cruiser 2009 and the Rinker Fiesta Vee 342 2004 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?

Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Rinker 400 Express Cruiser 2009 measures 41,0 feet overall (2009), giving it roughly 4,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Rinker Fiesta Vee 342 2004 at 37,0 feet (2004). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Rinker 400 Express Cruiser 2009 tips the scales at 19 680 lbs - 5 400 lbs more than the Rinker Fiesta Vee 342 2004 at 14 280 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 Fiesta Vee 342 2004 caps at 11. 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.