Both the Rinker Captiva 200 MTX 2012 and the Rinker Express Cruiser 360 2013 are deep-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 Express Cruiser 360 2013 measures 37,8 feet overall (2013), giving it roughly 16,8 additional feet of deck space compared to the Rinker Captiva 200 MTX 2012 at 21,1 feet (2012). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Rinker Express Cruiser 360 2013 tips the scales at 18 110 lbs - 14 355 lbs less than the Rinker Captiva 200 MTX 2012 at 3 755 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 Captiva 200 MTX 2012 carries a rated maximum of 220 hp. Engine data for the Rinker Express Cruiser 360 2013 wasn't available in our records - check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Rinker Express Cruiser 360 2013 carries 220 gallons versus 39 gallons in the Rinker Captiva 200 MTX 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 Express Cruiser 360 2013 is rated for 11 passengers, while the Rinker Captiva 200 MTX 2012 caps at 9. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Rinker Express Cruiser 360 2013 could be the deciding factor.