Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Rinker 246 Captiva Bowrider 2006 vs Rinker Captiva 276 CC 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Rinker 246 Captiva Bowrider 2006 vs Rinker Captiva 276 CC 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 276 CC 2012 tops out at 430 hp. Engine specs for the Rinker 246 Captiva Bowrider 2006 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 246 Captiva Bowrider 2006 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Rinker Captiva 276 CC 2012 caps at 9. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Rinker 246 Captiva Bowrider 2006 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Rinker 246 Captiva Bowrider 2006 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 12 passengers and at 26,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Rinker Captiva 276 CC 2012 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 9 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
Model246 Captiva Bowrider
ModelCaptiva 276 CC
Model Year2006
Model Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Beam9 ft
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.74
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches108
Bridge clearance - Detail5 ft. 0 in. (1.52 m)
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters1.52
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches6
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Deadrise20℃
Deadrisenot available
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] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches36
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail4,950 lbs. (2,245 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg2245.28
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.495
Weight - lbs.not available
Length - Feet26
Length - Feet29.92
Length - Inches2
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail26 ft. 2 in. (7.97 m)
Length overall - Detail29 ft. 11 in
Length overall - Meters7.98
Length overall - Meters9.12
Length overall - Inches314
Length overall - Inches359
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail75 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail75 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters283.91
Fuel tank capacity - Liters283.91
Fuel tank capacity - Gal75
Fuel tank capacity - Gal75
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeInboard
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Engine maxnot available
Engine max430 hp
Operational Info
Maximum people12
Maximum peopleYacht certified
Sleeping capacitynot available
Sleeping capacity2
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee