Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Rinker Captiva 236 BR 2013 vs Rinker Express Cruiser 2001 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Rinker Captiva 236 BR 2013 vs Rinker Express Cruiser 2001 comparison sits squarely in the category of decisions where specs alone won't tell the whole story — intended use, storage, and long-term ownership costs all factor in.
The Rinker Express Cruiser 2001 tops out at 300 hp. Engine specs for the Rinker Captiva 236 BR 2013 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Rinker Captiva 236 BR 2013 carries 41 gallons versus 1 gallons in the Rinker Express Cruiser 2001. 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 Captiva 236 BR 2013 is rated for 11 passengers, while the Rinker Express Cruiser 2001 caps at 8. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Rinker Captiva 236 BR 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Rinker Captiva 236 BR 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 11 passengers and at 23,5 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Rinker Express Cruiser 2001 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 8 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeRinker
Makenot available
ModelCaptiva 236 BR
Modelnot available
Model Year2013
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam102 in. (2.59 m)
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail22 in. (0.56 m)
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.56
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] inches22
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Weight - Detail4,170 lbs. (1,893 kg) dry 4,615 lbs. (2,095 kg) wet
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg2093.33
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.4615
Weight - lbs.not available
Length - Feet23.5
Length - Feet28
Length overall - Detail23 ft. 6 in. (7.17 m)
Length overall - Detail28.00 ft
Length overall - Meters7.16
Length overall - Meters8.53
Length overall - Inches282
Length overall - Inches336
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail3.00 ft
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches36
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail41 gal. (155 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters155.2
Fuel tank capacity - Liters378.54
Fuel tank capacity - Gal41
Fuel tank capacity - Gal1
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Fuel typeGas
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeinboard
Engine makenot available
Engine makeMercruiser
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower300 hp
Operational Info
Maximum people11 (9)
Maximum peoplenot available
Sleeping capacitynot available
Sleeping capacity1
Cabinsnot available
Cabins1
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity33
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal27
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters102.21
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower