Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Rinker 262 Captiva Bowrider 2003 vs Rinker Fiesta Vee 342 2003 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Rinker 262 Captiva Bowrider 2003 vs Rinker Fiesta Vee 342 2003 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.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Rinker Fiesta Vee 342 2003 is rated for 11 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 Fiesta Vee 342 2003 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Rinker Fiesta Vee 342 2003 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 11 passengers and at 37,0 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
ModelFiesta Vee 342
Model Year2003
Model Year2003
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters3.66
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches144
Deadrise21℃
Deadrise18℃
Draft [drive up] - Detail22 in
Draft [drive up] - Detail24 in
Draft [drive up] meters0.56
Draft [drive up] meters0.61
Draft [drive up] inches22
Draft [drive up] inches24
Draft [max] - Detail36 in
Draft [max] - Detail32 in. Inboard
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Meters0.81
Draft [max] - Inches36
Draft [max] - Inches32
Length overall - DetailWith Swim Platform: 28 ft. 2 in
Length overall - Detail37 ft
Length overall - Meters8.59
Length overall - Meters11.28
Length overall - Inches338
Length overall - Inches444
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail14,280 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg6477.29
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.1428
Height - Detailnot available
Height - DetailBridge Clearance: 9 ft. 08 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters2.95
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches116
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet37
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard320 PHP
Engine/s standard320 php
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail235 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters889.57
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal235
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Operational Info
Water capacityFresh: 10 gallons
Water capacityFresh: 51 gal. Waste: 45 gal
Headroomnot available
HeadroomCabin Headroom: 6 ft. 10 in
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee