Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Rinker 232 Captiva Bowrider 2004 vs Rinker Fiesta Vee 312 2003 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Rinker 232 Captiva Bowrider 2004 vs Rinker Fiesta Vee 312 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.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Rinker Fiesta Vee 312 2003 is rated for 10 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 Fiesta Vee 312 2003 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Rinker Fiesta Vee 312 2003 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 10 passengers and at 0,0 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
ModelFiesta Vee 312
Model Year2004
Model Year2003
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in
Beam11 ft. 4 in
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters3.45
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches136
Deadrise20℃
Deadrise18℃
Draft [drive up] - Detail22 in
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
Draft [max] - Detail36 in
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Inches36
Draft [max] - Inches36
Weight - Detail4,100 lbs
Weight - Detail12,360 lbs
Weight - kg1859.73
Weight - kg5606.4
Weight - lbs.41
Weight - lbs.1236
Height - DetailBridge Clearance: 5 ft
Height - DetailBridge Clearance: 9 ft. 06 in
Height - Meters1.52
Height - Meters2.9
Height - Inches6
Height - Inches114
Length overall - Detail23 ft. 6 in
Length overall - Detail33 ft. 10 in
Length overall - Meters7.16
Length overall - Meters10.31
Length overall - Inches282
Length overall - Inches406
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard260 PHP
Engine/s standard260 PHP
Fuel tank capacity - Detail75 gallons
Fuel tank capacity - Detail165 gallons
Fuel tank capacity - Liters283.91
Fuel tank capacity - Liters624.59
Fuel tank capacity - Gal75
Fuel tank capacity - Gal165
Operational Info
Water capacityFresh: 10 gallons
Water capacityFresh: 51 gallons Waste: 45 gallons
Headroomnot available
HeadroomCabin Headroom: 6 ft. 5 in