Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Rinker Captiva 248 2011 vs Rinker Express Cruiser 360 EC 2012: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Rinker Captiva 248 2011 is a modified-V design and the Rinker Express Cruiser 360 EC 2012 is a deep-V design, so you're likely deciding between two noticeably different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 430 hp, the Rinker Captiva 248 2011 has a 50-hp advantage over the Rinker Express Cruiser 360 EC 2012's 380-hp ceiling - enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Rinker Express Cruiser 360 EC 2012 carries 235 gallons versus 75 gallons in the Rinker Captiva 248 2011. 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 EC 2012 is rated for 11 passengers, while the Rinker Captiva 248 2011 caps at 10. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Rinker Express Cruiser 360 EC 2012 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Rinker Express Cruiser 360 EC 2012 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 11 passengers and at 37,9 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Rinker Captiva 248 2011 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 10 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
ModelCaptiva 248
ModelExpress Cruiser 360 EC
Model Year2011
Model Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Beam12 ft.
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters3.66
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches144
Bridge clearance - Detail5 ft. 0 in. (1.52 m)
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters1.52
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches60
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Deadrise17℃
Deadrisenot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail23 in. (58 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detail22 in.
Draft [drive up] meters0.58
Draft [drive up] meters0.56
Draft [drive up] inches23
Draft [drive up] inches22
Draft [max] - Detail35 in. (89 cm)
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.89
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches35
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail5,350 lbs. (2,427 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg2426.72
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.5350
Weight - lbs.not available
Length - Feet24.67
Length - Feet37.92
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 8 in. (7.52 m)
Length overall - Detail37 ft. 11 in.
Length overall - Meters7.52
Length overall - Meters11.56
Length overall - Inches296
Length overall - Inches455
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Max no of engines1
Max no of enginesnot available
Engine makeVolvo Penta
Engine makenot available
Engine model5.0 GXi SX
Engine modelnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail75 gal. (283.9 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail235 gal.
Fuel tank capacity - Liters283.91
Fuel tank capacity - Liters889.57
Fuel tank capacity - Gal75
Fuel tank capacity - Gal235
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeInboard
Horsepower270 hp
Horsepowernot available
Engine max430 hp
Engine max380 hp
Operational Info
Water capacityFresh: 10 gal. (37.8 l)
Water capacitynot available
Maximum people10
Maximum peopleYacht certified