Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Rinker 262 Captiva Bowrider 2003 vs Rinker Captiva 196 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Rinker 262 Captiva Bowrider 2003 vs Rinker Captiva 196 2012 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 Captiva 196 2012 tops out at 260 hp. Engine specs for the Rinker 262 Captiva Bowrider 2003 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Rinker Captiva 196 2012 is rated for 9 passengers, while the Rinker 262 Captiva Bowrider 2003 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 196 2012 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Rinker Captiva 196 2012 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 9 passengers and at 19,6 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Rinker 262 Captiva Bowrider 2003 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
Model262 Captiva Bowrider
ModelCaptiva 196
Model Year2003
Model Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in
Beam7 ft. 10 in
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.39
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches94
Deadrise21℃
Deadrisenot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail22 in
Draft [drive up] - Detail22 in
Draft [drive up] meters0.56
Draft [drive up] meters0.56
Draft [drive up] inches22
Draft [drive up] inches22
Draft [max] - Detail36 in
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches36
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Length overall - DetailWith Swim Platform: 28 ft. 2 in
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 6 in
Length overall - Meters8.59
Length overall - Meters5.94
Length overall - Inches338
Length overall - Inches234
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail3,755 lbs. dry 4,015 lbs. wet
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg1821.17
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.4015
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet19.6
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard320 PHP
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail42 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters158.99
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal42
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeInboard
Engine maxnot available
Engine max260 hp
Operational Info
Water capacityFresh: 10 gallons
Water capacitynot available
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people9
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee