Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Rinker 212 Captiva Bowrider 2005 vs Rinker Captiva 276 BR 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Rinker 212 Captiva Bowrider 2005 vs Rinker Captiva 276 BR 2013 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.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Rinker Captiva 276 BR 2013 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Rinker 212 Captiva Bowrider 2005 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Rinker Captiva 276 BR 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Rinker Captiva 276 BR 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 29,2 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Rinker 212 Captiva Bowrider 2005 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
Model212 Captiva Bowrider
ModelCaptiva 276 BR
Model Year2005
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in
Beam109 in. (2.77 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.77
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches109
Deadrise20℃
Deadrisenot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail22 in
Draft [drive up] - Detail22 in. (0.56 m)
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 - Detail3,120 lbs
Weight - Detail5,765 lbs. (2,617 kg) dry 6,475 lbs. (2,940 kg) wet
Weight - kg1415.21
Weight - kg2614.96
Weight - lbs.312
Weight - lbs.5765
Height - DetailBridge Clearance: 5 ft
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters1.52
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches6
Height - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 10 in
Length overall - Detail29 ft. 2 in. (8.9 m)
Length overall - Meters6.35
Length overall - Meters8.89
Length overall - Inches25
Length overall - Inches35
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet29.17
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard190 PHP
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail42 gallons
Fuel tank capacity - Detail68 gal. (258 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters158.99
Fuel tank capacity - Liters257.41
Fuel tank capacity - Gal42
Fuel tank capacity - Gal68
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Drive typenot available
Drive typeInboard
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Operational Info
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum peopleYacht certifed