Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Rinker 246 Captiva Bowrider 2007 vs Rinker 276 CC 2010 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Rinker 246 Captiva Bowrider 2007 vs Rinker 276 CC 2010 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Rinker 246 Captiva Bowrider 2007 at 26,0 ft versus Rinker 276 CC 2010 at 28,9 ft. At 495 lbs and 567 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class — either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
The Rinker 246 Captiva Bowrider 2007 carries a rated maximum of 420 hp. Engine data for the Rinker 276 CC 2010 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.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 2007 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Rinker 276 CC 2010 caps at 8. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Rinker 246 Captiva Bowrider 2007 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Rinker 246 Captiva Bowrider 2007 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 276 CC 2010 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 8 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
Model246 Captiva Bowrider
Model276 CC
Model Year2007
Model Year201
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Beam9 ft. 0 in. (2.74 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.74
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches108
Bridge clearance - Detail5 ft. 0 in. (1.52 m)
Bridge clearance - Detail5 ft. 6 in. (1.68 m) With Arch: 8 ft. 1 in. (2.46 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters1.52
Bridge clearance - Meters2.46
Bridge clearance - Inches6
Bridge clearance - Inches97
Deadrise20℃
Deadrise21℃
Draft [drive up] - Detail22 in. (55 cm)
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. (91 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail36 in. (91 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Inches36
Draft [max] - Inches36
Weight - Detail4,950 lbs. (2,245 kg)
Weight - Detail5,670 lbs. (2,572 kg)
Weight - kg2245.28
Weight - kg2571.87
Weight - lbs.495
Weight - lbs.567
Length - Meters7.97
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet26
Length - Feet28.92
Length - Inches2
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail26 ft. 2 in. (7.97 m)
Length overall - Detail28 ft. 11 in. (8.81 m)
Length overall - Meters7.98
Length overall - Meters8.81
Length overall - Inches314
Length overall - Inches347
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardVolvo 5.0 GXi SX - 270 hp
Engine/s standardVolvo 5.7 Gi DP - 300 hp
Fuel tank capacity - Detail75 gal. (283.9 l)
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
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeI/O
Engine max420 hp
Engine maxnot available
Operational Info
Water capacity10 gal. (37.85 l)
Water capacityFresh: 10 gal (37.8 l)
Maximum people12
Maximum peopleYacht certified
Sleeping capacitynot available
Sleeping capacity2
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacityYacht certified