When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Rinker 246 Captiva Cuddy 2008 and the Rinker Captiva 246 BR 2013 are deep vee designs with fiberglass construction — 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 Cuddy 2008 at 26,0 ft versus Rinker Captiva 246 BR 2013 at 26,2 ft. At 505 lbs and 491 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 Cuddy 2008 carries a rated maximum of 425 hp. Engine data for the Rinker Captiva 246 BR 2013 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Rinker 246 Captiva Cuddy 2008 carries 75 gallons versus 68 gallons in the Rinker Captiva 246 BR 2013. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.

For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Rinker 246 Captiva Cuddy 2008 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Rinker Captiva 246 BR 2013 caps at 7. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Rinker 246 Captiva Cuddy 2008 could be the deciding factor.