Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Rinker 232 Captiva Bowrider 2004 vs Rinker Captiva 186 OB 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Rinker 232 Captiva Bowrider 2004 vs Rinker Captiva 186 OB 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.
The Rinker Captiva 186 OB 2013 tops out at 150 hp. Engine specs for the Rinker 232 Captiva Bowrider 2004 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Rinker 232 Captiva Bowrider 2004 carries 75 gallons versus 26 gallons in the Rinker Captiva 186 OB 2013. 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 186 OB 2013 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Rinker 232 Captiva Bowrider 2004 caps at 7. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Rinker Captiva 186 OB 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Rinker Captiva 186 OB 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 18,7 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Rinker 232 Captiva Bowrider 2004 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 7 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
Model232 Captiva Bowrider
ModelCaptiva 186 OB
Model Year2004
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in
Beam89 in. (2.26 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.26
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches89
Deadrise20℃
Deadrisenot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail22 in
Draft [drive up] - Detail16 in. (0.407 m)
Draft [drive up] meters0.56
Draft [drive up] meters0.41
Draft [drive up] inches22
Draft [drive up] inches16
Draft [max] - Detail36 in
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches36
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail4,100 lbs
Weight - Detail1,750 lbs. (795 kg) dry 2,675 lbs. (1,214 kg) wet
Weight - kg1859.73
Weight - kg1213.36
Weight - lbs.41
Weight - lbs.2675
Height - DetailBridge Clearance: 5 ft
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters1.52
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches6
Height - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail23 ft. 6 in
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 8 in. (5.69 m)
Length overall - Meters7.16
Length overall - Meters5.69
Length overall - Inches282
Length overall - Inches224
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet18.67
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard260 PHP
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail75 gallons
Fuel tank capacity - Detail26 gal. (99 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters283.91
Fuel tank capacity - Liters98.42
Fuel tank capacity - Gal75
Fuel tank capacity - Gal26
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Engine maxnot available
Engine max150 hp (112 kW)
Operational Info
Water capacityFresh: 10 gallons
Water capacitynot available
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people8 (7)
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee