Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Rinker 262 Captiva Bowrider 2004 vs Rinker Captiva 196 BR 2013: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Rinker 262 Captiva Bowrider 2004 vs Rinker Captiva 196 BR 2013 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 Captiva 196 BR 2013 is rated for 9 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 Captiva 196 BR 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Rinker Captiva 196 BR 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 9 passengers and at 19,5 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
ModelCaptiva 196 BR
Model Year2004
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in.
Beam96 in. (2.44 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches96
Deadrise21℃
Deadrisenot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail22 in.
Draft [drive up] - Detail22 in. (0.56 m)
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. (5.94 m)
Length overall - Meters8.59
Length overall - Meters5.94
Length overall - Inches338
Length overall - Inches234
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail3,400 lbs. (1,544 kg) dry 4,015 lbs. (1,823 kg) wet
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg1821.17
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.4015
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet19.5
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard320 PHP
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail41 gal. (155 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters155.2
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal41
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeInboard
Operational Info
Water capacityFresh: 10 gallons
Water capacitynot available
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people9 (7)
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee