Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Rinker Express Cruiser 340 EC 2012 vs Rinker Fiesta Vee 270 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Rinker Express Cruiser 340 EC 2012 vs Rinker Fiesta Vee 270 2005 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 340 EC 2012 carries a rated maximum of 320 hp. Engine data for the Rinker Fiesta Vee 270 2005 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Rinker Express Cruiser 340 EC 2012 carries 168 gallons versus 1 gallons in the Rinker Fiesta Vee 270 2005. 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 340 EC 2012 is rated for 10 passengers, while the Rinker Fiesta Vee 270 2005 caps at 8. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Rinker Express Cruiser 340 EC 2012 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Rinker Express Cruiser 340 EC 2012 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 10 passengers and at 35,7 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Rinker Fiesta Vee 270 2005 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
ModelExpress Cruiser 340 EC
ModelFiesta Vee 27
Model Year2012
Model Year2005
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam11 ft. 4 in
Beam9 ft. 1 in
Beam - Meters3.45
Beam - Meters2.77
Beam - Inches136
Beam - Inches109
Draft [drive up] - Detail22 in
Draft [drive up] - Detail22 in
Draft [drive up] meters0.56
Draft [drive up] meters0.56
Draft [drive up] inches22
Draft [drive up] inches22
Length - Feet35.67
Length - Feetnot available
Length overall - Detail35 ft. 8 in
Length overall - Detail27 ft. 10 in
Length overall - Meters10.87
Length overall - Meters8.48
Length overall - Inches428
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
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail7,350 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg3333.9
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.735
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 - Detail168 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail100 gallons
Fuel tank capacity - Liters635.95
Fuel tank capacity - Liters378.54
Fuel tank capacity - Gal168
Fuel tank capacity - Gal1
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeInboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max320 hp
Engine maxnot available
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standard300 HP
Operational Info
Maximum peopleYacht certified
Maximum peoplenot available
Water capacitynot available
Water capacityFresh: 33 gallons Waste: 27 gallons