Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Rinker 262 Captiva Bowrider 2004 vs Rinker 400 EC 2010 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Rinker 262 Captiva Bowrider 2004 vs Rinker 400 EC 2010 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 400 EC 2010 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Rinker 262 Captiva Bowrider 2004 caps at 8. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Rinker 400 EC 2010 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Rinker 400 EC 2010 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 12 passengers and at 41,5 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Rinker 262 Captiva Bowrider 2004 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
Model400 EC
Model Year2004
Model Year201
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in
Beam13 ft. 0 in. (3.96 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters3.96
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches156
Deadrise21℃
Deadrise18℃
Draft [drive up] - Detail22 in
Draft [drive up] - Detail22 in. (56 cm)
Draft [drive up] meters0.56
Draft [drive up] meters0.56
Draft [drive up] inches22
Draft [drive up] inches22
Draft [max] - Detail36 in
Draft [max] - Detail38 in. (96 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Meters0.97
Draft [max] - Inches36
Draft [max] - Inches38
Length overall - DetailWith Swim Platform: 28 ft. 2 in
Length overall - Detail41 ft. 6 in. (12.64 m)
Length overall - Meters8.59
Length overall - Meters12.65
Length overall - Inches338
Length overall - Inches498
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Detail13 ft. 3 in. (4.04 m)
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters4.04
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches159
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail19,680 lbs. (8,927 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg8926.69
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.1968
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet41.5
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard320 PHP
Engine/s standardTWIN Volvo 8.1 Gi DP - 375 hp
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail300 gal. (1,136 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1135.62
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal3
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Drive typenot available
Drive typeI/O - Twin
Operational Info
Water capacityFresh: 10 gallons
Water capacityFresh: 69 gal. (235 l)
Headroomnot available
HeadroomCabin: 6 ft. 10 in. (2.08 m)
Sleeping capacitynot available
Sleeping capacity6
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacityYacht certified
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum peopleYacht certified
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - DetailWaste: 45 gal. (170.3 l)
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters170.34
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal45
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee