The Rinker 246 Captiva Bowrider 2010 is a deep-V design and the Rinker 248 Captiva Deckboat 2009 is a modified-V design, so you're likely deciding between two noticeably different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.

On paper these two are close siblings in the size department - Rinker 246 Captiva Bowrider 2010 at 26,2 ft versus Rinker 248 Captiva Deckboat 2009 at 24,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Rinker 248 Captiva Deckboat 2009 tips the scales at 5 350 lbs - 400 lbs less than the Rinker 246 Captiva Bowrider 2010 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.

For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Rinker 248 Captiva Deckboat 2009 is rated for 10 passengers, while the Rinker 246 Captiva Bowrider 2010 caps at 7. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Rinker 248 Captiva Deckboat 2009 could be the deciding factor.