Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Rinker 226 Captiva Bowrider 2008 vs Rinker Fiesta Vee 270 2003 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Rinker 226 Captiva Bowrider 2008 vs Rinker Fiesta Vee 270 2003 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 226 Captiva Bowrider 2008 carries a rated maximum of 320 hp. Engine data for the Rinker Fiesta Vee 270 2003 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Rinker 226 Captiva Bowrider 2008 carries 42 gallons versus 1 gallons in the Rinker Fiesta Vee 270 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 Fiesta Vee 270 2003 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Rinker 226 Captiva Bowrider 2008 caps at 1. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Rinker Fiesta Vee 270 2003 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Rinker Fiesta Vee 270 2003 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 0,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Rinker 226 Captiva Bowrider 2008 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
Model226 Captiva Bowrider
ModelFiesta Vee 27
Model Year2008
Model Year2003
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Beam9 ft. 1 in
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.77
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches109
Bridge clearance - Detail5 ft. (1.52 m)
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters1.52
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches6
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Deadrise20℃
Deadrise18℃
Draft [drive up] - Detail22 in. (55 cm)
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. (91 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail36 in
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Inches36
Draft [max] - Inches36
Weight - Detail3,650 lbs. (1,656 kg)
Weight - Detail7,350 lbs
Weight - kg1655.61
Weight - kg3333.9
Weight - lbs.365
Weight - lbs.735
Length - Meters7.16
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet23
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Inches6
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail23 ft. 6 in. (7.16 m)
Length overall - Detail27 ft. 10 in
Length overall - Meters7.16
Length overall - Meters8.48
Length overall - Inches282
Length overall - Inches334
Height - Detailnot available
Height - DetailBridge Clearance without Arch: 7 ft. Bridge Clearance with Arch: 9 ft. 2 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters2.79
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches11
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardVolvo 5.0 GL SX - 220 hp
Engine/s standard250 PHP
Fuel tank capacity - Detail42 gal. (158 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail100 gallons
Fuel tank capacity - Liters158.99
Fuel tank capacity - Liters378.54
Fuel tank capacity - Gal42
Fuel tank capacity - Gal1
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeI/O
Drive typenot available
Engine max320 hp
Engine maxnot available
Operational Info
Maximum people1
Maximum peoplenot available
Headroomnot available
HeadroomCabin Headroom: 6 ft. 5 in
Water capacitynot available
Water capacityFresh: 33 gallons Waste: 27 gallons