Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Rinker 192 Captiva Bowrider 2004 vs Rinker 246 Captiva Bowrider 2008: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Rinker 192 Captiva Bowrider 2004 vs Rinker 246 Captiva Bowrider 2008 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 246 Captiva Bowrider 2008 tops out at 425 hp. Engine specs for the Rinker 192 Captiva Bowrider 2004 aren't listed - confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Rinker 246 Captiva Bowrider 2008 carries 75 gallons versus 42 gallons in the Rinker 192 Captiva Bowrider 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 246 Captiva Bowrider 2008 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Rinker 192 Captiva Bowrider 2004 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Rinker 246 Captiva Bowrider 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Rinker 246 Captiva Bowrider 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 12 passengers and at 26,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Rinker 192 Captiva Bowrider 2004 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
Model246 Captiva Bowrider
Model Year2004
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft.
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches96
Beam - Inches102
Deadrise20℃
Deadrise20℃
Draft [drive up] - Detail22 in.
Draft [drive up] - Detail22 in. (55 cm)
Draft [drive up] meters0.56
Draft [drive up] meters0.56
Draft [drive up] inches22
Draft [drive up] inches22
Draft [max] - Detail36 in.
Draft [max] - Detail36 in. (91 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Inches36
Draft [max] - Inches36
Weight - Detail2,690 lbs.
Weight - Detail4,950 lbs. (2,245 kg)
Weight - kg1220.16
Weight - kg2245.28
Weight - lbs.2690
Weight - lbs.4950
Height - DetailBridge Clearance: 5 ft.
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters1.52
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches60
Height - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 2 in.
Length overall - Detail26 ft. 2 in. (7.97 m)
Length overall - Meters5.84
Length overall - Meters7.98
Length overall - Inches230
Length overall - Inches314
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Detail5 ft. (1.52 m)
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters1.52
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches60
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters7.97
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet26
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches2
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard135 HP
Engine/s standardVolvo 5.0 GXi SX - 270 hp
Fuel tank capacity - Detail42 gallons
Fuel tank capacity - Detail75 gal. (283.9 l)
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 typeI/O
Engine maxnot available
Engine max425 hp
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Operational Info
Water capacitynot available
Water capacityFresh: 10 gal. (37.85 l)
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people12