The Rinker 190 MTX Captiva Bowrider 2010 is a deep-V design and the Rinker Captiva 228 2011 is a modified-V design, so you're likely deciding between two noticeably different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.

Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Rinker Captiva 228 2011 measures 22,7 feet overall (2011), giving it roughly 3,3 additional feet of deck space compared to the Rinker 190 MTX Captiva Bowrider 2010 at 19,3 feet (2010). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Rinker Captiva 228 2011 tips the scales at 5 031 lbs - 2 289 lbs less than the Rinker 190 MTX Captiva Bowrider 2010 at 2 742 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 Captiva 228 2011 tops out at 320 hp. Engine specs for the Rinker 190 MTX Captiva Bowrider 2010 aren't listed - confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Rinker Captiva 228 2011 carries 59 gallons versus 39 gallons in the Rinker 190 MTX Captiva Bowrider 2010. 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 Captiva 228 2011 is rated for 10 passengers, while the Rinker 190 MTX Captiva Bowrider 2010 caps at 9. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Rinker Captiva 228 2011 could be the deciding factor.