Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Rinker Express Cruiser 360 EC 2012 vs Rinker Fiesta Vee 250 2004 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Rinker Express Cruiser 360 EC 2012 vs Rinker Fiesta Vee 250 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 360 EC 2012 carries a rated maximum of 380 hp. Engine data for the Rinker Fiesta Vee 250 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 Express Cruiser 360 EC 2012 carries 235 gallons versus 75 gallons in the Rinker Fiesta Vee 250 2004. 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 Fiesta Vee 250 2004 caps at 7. 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 Fiesta Vee 250 2004 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 7 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
ModelExpress Cruiser 360 EC
ModelFiesta Vee 25
Model Year2012
Model Year2004
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters3.66
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches144
Beam - Inches102
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 - Feet37.92
Length - Feetnot available
Length overall - Detail37 ft. 11 in
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 10 in
Length overall - Meters11.56
Length overall - Meters7.57
Length overall - Inches455
Length overall - Inches298
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 - Detail6,350 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg2880.31
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.635
Height - Detailnot available
Height - DetailBridge Clearance without Arch: 6 ft. 9 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters2.06
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches81
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail235 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail75 gallons
Fuel tank capacity - Liters889.57
Fuel tank capacity - Liters283.91
Fuel tank capacity - Gal235
Fuel tank capacity - Gal75
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeInboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max380 hp
Engine maxnot available
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standard220 PHP
Operational Info
Maximum peopleYacht certified
Maximum peoplenot available
Water capacitynot available
Water capacityFresh: 33 gallons Waste: 27 gallons