Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Rinker 260 Deck Boat 2007 vs Rinker Fiesta Vee 290 2004 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Rinker 260 Deck Boat 2007 vs Rinker Fiesta Vee 290 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 260 Deck Boat 2007 carries a rated maximum of 375 hp. Engine data for the Rinker Fiesta Vee 290 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 260 Deck Boat 2007 carries 77 gallons versus 15 gallons in the Rinker Fiesta Vee 290 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 260 Deck Boat 2007 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Rinker Fiesta Vee 290 2004 caps at 9. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Rinker 260 Deck Boat 2007 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Rinker 260 Deck Boat 2007 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 12 passengers and at 25,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Rinker Fiesta Vee 290 2004 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 9 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
Model260 Deck Boat
ModelFiesta Vee 29
Model Year2007
Model Year2004
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Beam10 ft. 6 in
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters3.2
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches126
Bridge clearance - Detail5 ft. 6 in. (1.68 m)
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters1.68
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches66
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Deadrise16℃
Deadrise18℃
Draft [drive up] - Detail24 in. (61 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detail22 in
Draft [drive up] meters0.61
Draft [drive up] meters0.56
Draft [drive up] inches24
Draft [drive up] inches22
Draft [max] - Detail36 in. (91 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail36 in
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Inches36
Draft [max] - Inches36
Weight - Detail5,250 lbs. (2,381 kg)
Weight - Detail11,110 lbs
Weight - kg2381.36
Weight - kg5039.41
Weight - lbs.525
Weight - lbs.1111
Length - Meters7.87
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet25
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Inches1
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail25 ft. 10 in. (7.87 m)
Length overall - Detail31 ft. 6 in
Length overall - Meters7.87
Length overall - Meters9.6
Length overall - Inches31
Length overall - Inches378
Height - Detailnot available
Height - DetailBridge Clearance: 9 ft. 06 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters2.9
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches114
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardMercruiser 5.0 MPI B3 - 260 hp
Engine/s standard190 HP
Fuel tank capacity - Detail77 gal. (291.4 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail150 gallons
Fuel tank capacity - Liters291.48
Fuel tank capacity - Liters567.81
Fuel tank capacity - Gal77
Fuel tank capacity - Gal15
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeI/O
Drive typenot available
Engine max375 hp
Engine maxnot available
Operational Info
Water capacity10 gal. (37.85 l)
Water capacityFresh: 33 gallons Waste: 47 gallons
Maximum people12
Maximum peoplenot available