Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Rinker 192 Captiva Bowrider 2003 vs Rinker Captiva 246 BR 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Rinker 192 Captiva Bowrider 2003 vs Rinker Captiva 246 BR 2012 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 Captiva 246 BR 2012 tops out at 430 hp. Engine specs for the Rinker 192 Captiva Bowrider 2003 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Rinker Captiva 246 BR 2012 carries 75 gallons versus 42 gallons in the Rinker 192 Captiva Bowrider 2003. 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 246 BR 2012 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Rinker 192 Captiva Bowrider 2003 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Rinker Captiva 246 BR 2012 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Rinker Captiva 246 BR 2012 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 7 passengers and at 26,2 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Rinker 192 Captiva Bowrider 2003 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
Model192 Captiva Bowrider
ModelCaptiva 246 BR
Model Year2003
Model Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches96
Beam - Inches102
Deadrise20℃
Deadrisenot available
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
Draft [max] - Detail36 in
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches36
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail2,690 lbs
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg1220.16
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.269
Weight - lbs.not available
Height - DetailBridge Clearance: 5 ft
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters1.52
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches6
Height - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 2 in
Length overall - Detail26 ft. 2 in
Length overall - Meters5.84
Length overall - Meters7.98
Length overall - Inches23
Length overall - Inches314
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet26.17
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard135 PHP
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail42 gallons
Fuel tank capacity - Detail75 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters158.99
Fuel tank capacity - Liters283.91
Fuel tank capacity - Gal42
Fuel tank capacity - Gal75
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Drive typenot available
Drive typeInboard
Engine maxnot available
Engine max430 hp
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Operational Info
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum peopleYacht certified