Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Rinker 248 Deckboat 2008 vs Rinker 282 Captiva Bowrider 2004 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Rinker 248 Deckboat 2008 vs Rinker 282 Captiva Bowrider 2004 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 248 Deckboat 2008 carries a rated maximum of 320 hp. Engine data for the Rinker 282 Captiva Bowrider 2004 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Rinker 248 Deckboat 2008 carries 75 gallons versus 1 gallons in the Rinker 282 Captiva Bowrider 2004. 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 282 Captiva Bowrider 2004 is rated for 8 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 282 Captiva Bowrider 2004 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Rinker 282 Captiva Bowrider 2004 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 0,0 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 Deckboat
Model282 Captiva Bowrider
Model Year2008
Model Year2004
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. (1.52 m)
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters1.52
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches6
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Deadrise13℃
Deadrise21℃
Draft [drive up] - Detail23 in. (58 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detail22 in
Draft [drive up] meters0.58
Draft [drive up] meters0.56
Draft [drive up] inches23
Draft [drive up] inches22
Draft [max] - Detail35 in. (89 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail36 in
Draft [max] - Meters0.89
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Inches35
Draft [max] - Inches36
Length - Meters7.52
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet24
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Inches8
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 8 in. (7.52 m)
Length overall - Detail29 ft
Length overall - Meters7.52
Length overall - Meters8.84
Length overall - Inches296
Length overall - Inches348
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail6,040 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg2739.7
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.604
Height - Detailnot available
Height - DetailBridge Clearance: 5 ft. 8 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters1.73
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches68
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardVolvo 5.0 GXi DP - 270 hp
Engine/s standard320 PHP
Fuel tank capacity - Detail75 gal. (283.9 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail100 gallons
Fuel tank capacity - Liters283.91
Fuel tank capacity - Liters378.54
Fuel tank capacity - Gal75
Fuel tank capacity - Gal1
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeI/O
Drive typenot available
Engine max320 hp
Engine maxnot available
Operational Info
Water capacityFresh: 10 gal. (37.8 l)
Water capacityFresh: 10 gallons
Headroomnot available
HeadroomCabin Headroom: 5 ft