Both the Rinker 246 Captiva Bowrider 2008 and the Rinker 276 CC 2010 are deep-V designs, both built in fibreglass, so the buying decision usually comes down to a handful of practical questions: how many people are you putting on the water, how far do you trailer, and what does your tow vehicle weigh?

On paper these two are close siblings in the size department - Rinker 246 Captiva Bowrider 2008 at 26,0 ft versus Rinker 276 CC 2010 at 28,9 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Rinker 276 CC 2010 tips the scales at 5 670 lbs - 720 lbs less than the Rinker 246 Captiva Bowrider 2008 at 4 950 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.

The Rinker 246 Captiva Bowrider 2008 carries a rated maximum of 425 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 2008 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 2008 could be the deciding factor.