Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Rinker Express Cruiser 290 EC 2012 vs Rinker Fiesta Vee 290 2004 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Rinker Express Cruiser 290 EC 2012 vs Rinker Fiesta Vee 290 2004 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 290 EC 2012 carries a rated maximum of 380 hp. Engine data for the Rinker Fiesta Vee 290 2004 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Rinker Fiesta Vee 290 2004 carries 15 gallons versus 1 gallons in the Rinker Express Cruiser 290 EC 2012. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Both boats are rated for 9 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 290 EC 2012 and Rinker Fiesta Vee 290 2004 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 290 EC
ModelFiesta Vee 29
Model Year2012
Model Year2004
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam9 ft. 1 in
Beam10 ft. 6 in
Beam - Meters2.77
Beam - Meters3.2
Beam - Inches109
Beam - Inches126
Draft [drive up] - Detail24 in
Draft [drive up] - Detail22 in
Draft [drive up] meters0.61
Draft [drive up] meters0.56
Draft [drive up] inches24
Draft [drive up] inches22
Length - Feet31.67
Length - Feetnot available
Length overall - Detail31 ft. 8 in
Length overall - Detail31 ft. 6 in
Length overall - Meters9.65
Length overall - Meters9.6
Length overall - Inches38
Length overall - Inches378
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
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail11,110 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg5039.41
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.1111
Height - Detailnot available
Height - DetailBridge Clearance: 9 ft. 06 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters2.9
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches114
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail100 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail150 gallons
Fuel tank capacity - Liters378.54
Fuel tank capacity - Liters567.81
Fuel tank capacity - Gal1
Fuel tank capacity - Gal15
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeInboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max380 hp
Engine maxnot available
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standard190 HP
Operational Info
Maximum peopleYacht certified
Maximum peoplenot available
Water capacitynot available
Water capacityFresh: 33 gallons Waste: 47 gallons