Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Rinker 248 Captiva Deckboat 2009 vs Rinker Captiva 296 CC 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a modified vee Rinker 248 Captiva Deckboat 2009 against a deep vee Rinker Captiva 296 CC 2012 means you're likely deciding between two genuinely different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.
The Rinker Captiva 296 CC 2012 tops out at 430 hp. Engine specs for the Rinker 248 Captiva Deckboat 2009 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Rinker 248 Captiva Deckboat 2009 carries 75 gallons versus 1 gallons in the Rinker Captiva 296 CC 2012. 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 Captiva 296 CC 2012 is rated for 9 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 Captiva 296 CC 2012 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Rinker Captiva 296 CC 2012 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 9 passengers and at 30,8 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
ModelCaptiva 296 CC
Model Year2009
Model Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Beam9 ft
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.74
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches108
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
Deadrise17℃
Deadrisenot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail23 in. (58 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detail24 in
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] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.89
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches35
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail5,350 lbs. (2,427 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg2426.72
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.535
Weight - lbs.not available
Length - Meters7.52
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet24
Length - Feet30.83
Length - Inches8
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 8 in. (7.52 m)
Length overall - Detail30 ft. 10 in
Length overall - Meters7.52
Length overall - Meters9.4
Length overall - Inches296
Length overall - Inches37
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardVolvo 5.0 GXI SX - 270 hp
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail75 gal. (283.9 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail100 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters283.91
Fuel tank capacity - Liters378.54
Fuel tank capacity - Gal75
Fuel tank capacity - Gal1
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeInboard
Engine maxnot available
Engine max430 hp
Operational Info
Water capacityFresh: 10 gal. (37.8 l)
Water capacitynot available
Maximum people1
Maximum peopleYacht certified
Sleeping capacitynot available
Sleeping capacity2