Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Rinker 210 MTXC Captiva Cuddy 2009 vs Rinker 246 Captiva R2 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Rinker 210 MTXC Captiva Cuddy 2009 vs Rinker 246 Captiva R2 2007 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Rinker 246 Captiva R2 2007 measures 26,0 feet overall (2007), giving it roughly 5,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Rinker 210 MTXC Captiva Cuddy 2009 at 21,0 feet (2009). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Rinker 246 Captiva R2 2007 tips the scales at 495 lbs — 454 lbs less than the Rinker 210 MTXC Captiva Cuddy 2009 at 41 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 246 Captiva R2 2007 tops out at 375 hp. Engine specs for the Rinker 210 MTXC Captiva Cuddy 2009 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Rinker 246 Captiva R2 2007 carries 75 gallons versus 39 gallons in the Rinker 210 MTXC Captiva Cuddy 2009. 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 R2 2007 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Rinker 210 MTXC Captiva Cuddy 2009 caps at 1. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Rinker 246 Captiva R2 2007 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Rinker 246 Captiva R2 2007 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 7 passengers and at 26,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Rinker 210 MTXC Captiva Cuddy 2009 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 1 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
Model210 MTXC Captiva Cuddy
Model246 Captiva R2
Model Year2009
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 2 in. (2.49 m)
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Beam - Meters2.49
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches98
Beam - Inches102
Bridge clearance - Detail5 ft. 2 in. (1.57 m)
Bridge clearance - Detail5 ft. 0 in. (1.52 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters1.57
Bridge clearance - Meters1.52
Bridge clearance - Inches62
Bridge clearance - Inches6
Deadrise16℃
Deadrise20℃
Draft [drive up] - Detail22 in. (56 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.56
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] inches22
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail37 in. (94 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail36 in. (91 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.94
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Inches37
Draft [max] - Inches36
Weight - Detail4,100 lbs. (1,860 kg)
Weight - Detail4,950 lbs. (2,245 kg)
Weight - kg1859.73
Weight - kg2245.28
Weight - lbs.41
Weight - lbs.495
Length - Meters6.4
Length - Meters5.84
Length - Feet21
Length - Feet26
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 0 in. (6.4 m)
Length overall - Detail26 ft. 2 in. (5.84 m)
Length overall - Meters6.4
Length overall - Meters7.98
Length overall - Inches252
Length overall - Inches314
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches2
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardVolvo 4.3 GL SX - 190 hp
Engine/s standardMercruiser 5.0L MPI Alpha - 260 hp
Fuel tank capacity - Detail39 gal. (147.6 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail75 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters147.63
Fuel tank capacity - Liters283.91
Fuel tank capacity - Gal39
Fuel tank capacity - Gal75
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeInboard
Engine maxnot available
Engine max375 hp
Operational Info
Sleeping capacity2
Sleeping capacitynot available
Maximum people1
Maximum peoplenot available
Headroomnot available
Headroom4 ft. 0 in
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity10 gal