Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Rinker 232 Captiva Cuddy 2005 vs Rinker Captiva 220 MTX 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Rinker 232 Captiva Cuddy 2005 vs Rinker Captiva 220 MTX 2012 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 220 MTX 2012 tops out at 300 hp. Engine specs for the Rinker 232 Captiva Cuddy 2005 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Rinker 232 Captiva Cuddy 2005 carries 75 gallons versus 39 gallons in the Rinker Captiva 220 MTX 2012. 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 232 Captiva Cuddy 2005 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Rinker Captiva 220 MTX 2012 caps at 1. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Rinker 232 Captiva Cuddy 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Rinker 232 Captiva Cuddy 2005 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 7 passengers and at 0,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Rinker Captiva 220 MTX 2012 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
Model232 Captiva Cuddy
ModelCaptiva 220 MTX
Model Year2005
Model Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in
Beam8 ft. 2 in
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.49
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches98
Deadrise21℃
Deadrisenot available
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] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches36
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail4,215 lbs
Weight - Detail3,875 lbs. dry 4,135 lbs. wet
Weight - kg1911.89
Weight - kg1757.67
Weight - lbs.4215
Weight - lbs.3875
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 - Detail22 ft. 9 in
Length overall - Meters7.16
Length overall - Meters6.93
Length overall - Inches282
Length overall - Inches273
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet22.75
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard220 HP
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail75 gallons
Fuel tank capacity - Detail39 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters283.91
Fuel tank capacity - Liters147.63
Fuel tank capacity - Gal75
Fuel tank capacity - Gal39
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeInboard
Engine maxnot available
Engine max300 hp
Operational Info
HeadroomCabin Headroom: 5 ft
Headroomnot available
Water capacityFresh: 10 gallons
Water capacitynot available
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people1
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee