Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Rinker 246 Captiva R2 2007 vs Rinker Fiesta Vee 312 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Rinker 246 Captiva R2 2007 vs Rinker Fiesta Vee 312 2005 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 246 Captiva R2 2007 carries a rated maximum of 375 hp. Engine data for the Rinker Fiesta Vee 312 2005 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Rinker Fiesta Vee 312 2005 carries 165 gallons versus 75 gallons in the Rinker 246 Captiva R2 2007. 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 Fiesta Vee 312 2005 is rated for 10 passengers, while the Rinker 246 Captiva R2 2007 caps at 7. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Rinker Fiesta Vee 312 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Rinker Fiesta Vee 312 2005 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 10 passengers and at 0,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Rinker 246 Captiva R2 2007 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 7 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
Model246 Captiva R2
ModelFiesta Vee 312
Model Year2007
Model Year2005
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Beam11 ft. 4 in
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters3.45
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches136
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℃
Deadrise18℃
Draft [max] - Detail36 in. (91 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail36 in
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Inches36
Draft [max] - Inches36
Weight - Detail4,950 lbs. (2,245 kg)
Weight - Detail12,360 lbs
Weight - kg2245.28
Weight - kg5606.4
Weight - lbs.495
Weight - lbs.1236
Length - Meters5.84
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet26
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Inches2
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail26 ft. 2 in. (5.84 m)
Length overall - Detail33 ft. 10 in
Length overall - Meters7.98
Length overall - Meters10.31
Length overall - Inches314
Length overall - Inches406
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail22 in
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.56
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches22
Height - Detailnot available
Height - DetailBridge Clearance: 9 ft. 06 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters2.9
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches114
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardMercruiser 5.0L MPI Alpha - 260 hp
Engine/s standard260 PHP
Fuel tank capacity - Detail75 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail165 gallons
Fuel tank capacity - Liters283.91
Fuel tank capacity - Liters624.59
Fuel tank capacity - Gal75
Fuel tank capacity - Gal165
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeInboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max375 hp
Engine maxnot available
Operational Info
Headroom4 ft. 0 in
Headroomnot available
Water capacity10 gal
Water capacityFresh: 51 gallons Waste: 45 gallons