Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Rinker 248 Captiva Deckboat 2009 vs Rinker 250 Express Crusier 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Rinker 248 Captiva Deckboat 2009 vs Rinker 250 Express Crusier 2007 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 248 Captiva Deckboat 2009 at 24,0 ft versus Rinker 250 Express Crusier 2007 at 27,0 ft. At 535 lbs and 635 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 250 Express Crusier 2007 tops out at 320 hp. Engine specs for the Rinker 248 Captiva Deckboat 2009 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.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 250 Express Crusier 2007 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Rinker 248 Captiva Deckboat 2009 caps at 1. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Rinker 250 Express Crusier 2007 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Rinker 250 Express Crusier 2007 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 27,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Rinker 248 Captiva Deckboat 2009 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 1 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
Model248 Captiva Deckboat
Model250 Express Crusier
Model Year2009
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches102
Bridge clearance - Detail5 ft. 0 in. (1.52 m)
Bridge clearance - Detail6 ft. 9 in. (2.05 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters1.52
Bridge clearance - Meters2.06
Bridge clearance - Inches6
Bridge clearance - Inches81
Deadrise17℃
Deadrise18℃
Draft [drive up] - Detail23 in. (58 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detail24 in. (61 cm)
Draft [drive up] meters0.58
Draft [drive up] meters0.61
Draft [drive up] inches23
Draft [drive up] inches24
Draft [max] - Detail35 in. (89 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail38 in. (97 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.89
Draft [max] - Meters0.97
Draft [max] - Inches35
Draft [max] - Inches38
Weight - Detail5,350 lbs. (2,427 kg)
Weight - Detail6,350 lbs. (2,880 kg)
Weight - kg2426.72
Weight - kg2880.31
Weight - lbs.535
Weight - lbs.635
Length - Meters7.52
Length - Meters7.56
Length - Feet24
Length - Feet27
Length - Inches8
Length - Inches1
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 8 in. (7.52 m)
Length overall - Detail27 ft. 1 in. (7.56 m)
Length overall - Meters7.52
Length overall - Meters8.26
Length overall - Inches296
Length overall - Inches325
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardVolvo 5.0 GXI SX - 270 hp
Engine/s standardMercruiser 5.0 MPI B2 - 260 hp
Fuel tank capacity - Detail75 gal. (283.9 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail75 gal. (283.9 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters283.91
Fuel tank capacity - Liters283.91
Fuel tank capacity - Gal75
Fuel tank capacity - Gal75
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeI/O
Engine maxnot available
Engine max320 hp
Operational Info
Water capacityFresh: 10 gal. (37.8 l)
Water capacity33 gal. (124.9 l)
Maximum people1
Maximum peoplenot available
Headroomnot available
Headroom6 ft. 1 in. (1.85 m)
Sleeping capacitynot available
Sleeping capacity4
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail27 gal. (102.2 l)
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters102.21
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal27