Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Rinker 248 Captiva Flotilla 2010 vs Rinker 248 Deckboat 2008: A Close Look at Two Modified-V Boats
Both the Rinker 248 Captiva Flotilla 2010 and the Rinker 248 Deckboat 2008 are modified-V designs, both built in fibreglass, so 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?
The Rinker 248 Deckboat 2008 tops out at 320 hp. Engine specs for the Rinker 248 Captiva Flotilla 2010 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 248 Captiva Flotilla 2010 is rated for 10 passengers, while the Rinker 248 Deckboat 2008 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 Flotilla 2010 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Rinker 248 Captiva Flotilla 2010 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 10 passengers and at 24,7 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Rinker 248 Deckboat 2008 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
Model248 Captiva Flotilla
Model248 Deckboat
Model Year2010
Model Year2008
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 - Detail5 ft. (1.52 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters1.52
Bridge clearance - Meters1.52
Bridge clearance - Inches60
Bridge clearance - Inches60
Deadrise17℃
Deadrise13℃
Draft [drive up] - Detail23 in. (58 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detail23 in. (58 cm)
Draft [drive up] meters0.58
Draft [drive up] meters0.58
Draft [drive up] inches23
Draft [drive up] inches23
Draft [max] - Detail35 in. (89 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail35 in. (89 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.89
Draft [max] - Meters0.89
Draft [max] - Inches35
Draft [max] - Inches35
Weight - Detail5,350 lbs. (2,427 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg2426.72
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.5350
Weight - lbs.not available
Length - Feet24.67
Length - Feet24
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 8 in. (7.52 m)
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 8 in. (7.52 m)
Length overall - Meters7.52
Length overall - Meters7.52
Length overall - Inches296
Length overall - Inches296
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters7.52
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches8
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardVolvo 5.0 GXi SX - 270 hp
Engine/s standardVolvo 5.0 GXi DP - 270 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 capacityFresh: 10 gal. (37.8 l)
Maximum people10
Maximum peoplenot available