When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Rinker Captiva 220 MTX 2013 and the Rinker Express Cruiser 340 2013 are deep vee designs with fiberglass construction — 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 340 2013 measures 35,4 feet overall (2013), giving it roughly 12,8 additional feet of deck space compared to the Rinker Captiva 220 MTX 2013 at 22,6 feet (2013). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Rinker Captiva 220 MTX 2013 tips the scales at 4 135 lbs — 2 588 lbs more than the Rinker Express Cruiser 340 2013 at 1 547 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.

Both boats are rated for 10 passengers — a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.