Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Rinker 232 Captiva Cuddy 2005 vs Rinker Captiva 276 CC 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Rinker 232 Captiva Cuddy 2005 vs Rinker Captiva 276 CC 2011 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 276 CC 2011 tops out at 430 hp. Engine specs for the Rinker 232 Captiva Cuddy 2005 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 75 gal and 75 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Rinker Captiva 276 CC 2011 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Rinker 232 Captiva Cuddy 2005 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 276 CC 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Rinker Captiva 276 CC 2011 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 28,9 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Rinker 232 Captiva Cuddy 2005 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 Cuddy
ModelCaptiva 276 CC
Model Year2005
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in
Beam9 ft. 0 in. (2.74 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.74
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches108
Deadrise21℃
Deadrise21℃
Draft [drive up] - Detail22 in
Draft [drive up] - Detail22 in. (55 cm)
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. (91 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Inches36
Draft [max] - Inches36
Weight - Detail4,215 lbs
Weight - Detail5,670 lbs. (2,572 kg)
Weight - kg1911.89
Weight - kg2571.87
Weight - lbs.4215
Weight - lbs.567
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 - Detail28 ft. 11 in. (8.81 m)
Length overall - Meters7.16
Length overall - Meters8.81
Length overall - Inches282
Length overall - Inches347
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Detail5 ft. 6 in. (1.68 m)
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters1.68
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches66
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet28.92
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard220 HP
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail75 gallons
Fuel tank capacity - Detail75 gal. (321.7 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters283.91
Fuel tank capacity - Liters283.91
Fuel tank capacity - Gal75
Fuel tank capacity - Gal75
Max no of enginesnot available
Max no of engines1
Engine makenot available
Engine makeVolvo Penta
Engine modelnot available
Engine model5.7 Gi DP
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Drive typenot available
Drive typeI/O
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower300 hp
Engine maxnot available
Engine max430 hp
Operational Info
HeadroomCabin Headroom: 5 ft
Headroomnot available
Water capacityFresh: 10 gallons
Water capacityFresh: 10 gal (37.8 l)
Sleeping capacitynot available
Sleeping capacity2
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacityYacht certified
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum peopleYacht certified
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee