When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Rinker Express Cruiser 310 2013 and the Rinker Express Cruiser 340 2011 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?

On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Rinker Express Cruiser 310 2013 at 33,1 ft versus Rinker Express Cruiser 340 2011 at 35,7 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Rinker Express Cruiser 310 2013 tips the scales at 13 575 lbs — 13 434 lbs more than the Rinker Express Cruiser 340 2011 at 141 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.

The Rinker Express Cruiser 340 2011 tops out at 2 hp. Engine specs for the Rinker Express Cruiser 310 2013 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Rinker Express Cruiser 340 2011 carries 168 gallons versus 142 gallons in the Rinker Express Cruiser 310 2013. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.

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.