Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Rinker 260 EC 2010 vs Rinker Captiva 276 CC 2012: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Rinker 260 EC 2010 is a modified-V design and the Rinker Captiva 276 CC 2012 is a deep-V design, so you're likely deciding between two noticeably different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.
The Rinker Captiva 276 CC 2012 tops out at 430 hp. Engine specs for the Rinker 260 EC 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 Captiva 276 CC 2012 is rated for 9 passengers, while the Rinker 260 EC 2010 caps at 8. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Rinker Captiva 276 CC 2012 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Rinker Captiva 276 CC 2012 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 9 passengers and at 29,9 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Rinker 260 EC 2010 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 8 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
Model260 EC
ModelCaptiva 276 CC
Model Year2010
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 - Detail7 ft. 0 in. (2.13 m) With Arch: 9 ft. 6 in. (2.9 m)
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters2.9
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches114
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Deadrise18℃
Deadrisenot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail26 in. (66 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detail22 in.
Draft [drive up] meters0.66
Draft [drive up] meters0.56
Draft [drive up] inches26
Draft [drive up] inches22
Draft [max] - Detail38 in. (97 cm)
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.97
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches38
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail6,750 lbs. (3,062 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg3061.75
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.6750
Weight - lbs.not available
Length - Feet28.83
Length - Feet29.92
Length overall - Detail28 ft. 10 in. (8.79 m)
Length overall - Detail29 ft. 11 in.
Length overall - Meters8.79
Length overall - Meters9.12
Length overall - Inches346
Length overall - Inches359
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardMercruiser 5.0 L MPI B2 - 260 hp
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail75 gal. (283.9 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail75 gal.
Fuel tank capacity - Liters283.91
Fuel tank capacity - Liters283.91
Fuel tank capacity - Gal75
Fuel tank capacity - Gal75
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeInboard
Engine maxnot available
Engine max430 hp
Operational Info
HeadWith pump-out toilet
Headnot available
HeadroomCabin: 6 ft. 4 in. (1.93 m)
Headroomnot available
Sleeping capacity4
Sleeping capacity2
Water capacityFresh: 33 gal. (124.9 l)
Water capacitynot available
Maximum capacityYacht certified
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum peopleYacht certified
Maximum peopleYacht certified
Holding tank capacity - DetailWaste: 27 gal. (102.2 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters102.21
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal27
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available