Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Rinker 248 Deckboat 2008 vs Rinker Captiva 276 BR 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a modified vee Rinker 248 Deckboat 2008 against a deep vee Rinker Captiva 276 BR 2013 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 248 Deckboat 2008 carries a rated maximum of 320 hp. Engine data for the Rinker Captiva 276 BR 2013 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 68 gallons in the Rinker Captiva 276 BR 2013. 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 276 BR 2013 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 Captiva 276 BR 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Rinker Captiva 276 BR 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 29,2 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
ModelCaptiva 276 BR
Model Year2008
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Beam109 in. (2.77 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.77
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches109
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℃
Deadrisenot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail23 in. (58 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detail22 in. (0.56 m)
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] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.89
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches35
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Length - Meters7.52
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet24
Length - Feet29.17
Length - Inches8
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 8 in. (7.52 m)
Length overall - Detail29 ft. 2 in. (8.9 m)
Length overall - Meters7.52
Length overall - Meters8.89
Length overall - Inches296
Length overall - Inches35
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail5,765 lbs. (2,617 kg) dry 6,475 lbs. (2,940 kg) wet
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg2614.96
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.5765
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardVolvo 5.0 GXi DP - 270 hp
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail75 gal. (283.9 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail68 gal. (258 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters283.91
Fuel tank capacity - Liters257.41
Fuel tank capacity - Gal75
Fuel tank capacity - Gal68
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeInboard
Engine max320 hp
Engine maxnot available
Operational Info
Water capacityFresh: 10 gal. (37.8 l)
Water capacitynot available
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum peopleYacht certifed