Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Rinker Express Cruiser 260 2013 vs Rinker Fiesta Vee 270 2003 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Rinker Express Cruiser 260 2013 vs Rinker Fiesta Vee 270 2003 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.
Both boats are rated for 8 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.
Bottom line: The Rinker Express Cruiser 260 2013 and Rinker Fiesta Vee 270 2003 are closely matched on the specs that matter most. Test-ride both on the water you actually use, check current dealer pricing, and factor in long-term service access before you sign.
General Boat Info
ModelExpress Cruiser 26
ModelFiesta Vee 27
Model Year2013
Model Year2003
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam102 in. (2.59 m)
Beam9 ft. 1 in
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.77
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches109
Draft [drive up] - Detail26 in. (0.66 m)
Draft [drive up] - Detail22 in
Draft [drive up] meters0.66
Draft [drive up] meters0.56
Draft [drive up] inches26
Draft [drive up] inches22
Weight - Detail7,085 lbs. (3,217 kg) dry 8,835 lbs. (4,011 kg) wet
Weight - Detail7,350 lbs
Weight - kg3213.7
Weight - kg3333.9
Weight - lbs.7085
Weight - lbs.735
Length - Feet28.83
Length - Feetnot available
Length overall - Detail28 ft. 9 in. (8.79 m)
Length overall - Detail27 ft. 10 in
Length overall - Meters8.76
Length overall - Meters8.48
Length overall - Inches345
Length overall - Inches334
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise18℃
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail36 in
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches36
Height - Detailnot available
Height - DetailBridge Clearance without Arch: 7 ft. Bridge Clearance with Arch: 9 ft. 2 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters2.79
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches11
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail73 gal. (277 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail100 gallons
Fuel tank capacity - Liters276.33
Fuel tank capacity - Liters378.54
Fuel tank capacity - Gal73
Fuel tank capacity - Gal1
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeInboard
Drive typenot available
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standard250 PHP
Operational Info
Maximum peopleYacht certified
Maximum peoplenot available
Headroomnot available
HeadroomCabin Headroom: 6 ft. 5 in
Water capacitynot available
Water capacityFresh: 33 gallons Waste: 27 gallons