Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Rinker 282 Captiva Bowrider 2003 vs Rinker Captiva 200 MTX 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Rinker 282 Captiva Bowrider 2003 vs Rinker Captiva 200 MTX 2011 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 200 MTX 2011 tops out at 225 hp. Engine specs for the Rinker 282 Captiva Bowrider 2003 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Rinker Captiva 200 MTX 2011 carries 39 gallons versus 1 gallons in the Rinker 282 Captiva Bowrider 2003. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Rinker Captiva 200 MTX 2011 is rated for 9 passengers, while the Rinker 282 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 200 MTX 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Rinker Captiva 200 MTX 2011 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 9 passengers and at 19,3 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Rinker 282 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
Model282 Captiva Bowrider
ModelCaptiva 200 MTX
Model Year2003
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam9 ft
Beam8 ft. 0 in. (2.43 m)
Beam - Meters2.74
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Inches108
Beam - Inches96
Deadrise21℃
Deadrise16°
Draft [drive up] - Detail22 in
Draft [drive up] - Detail22 in. (55 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] - Detail36 in. (91 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Inches36
Draft [max] - Inches36
Weight - Detail6,040 lbs
Weight - Detail2,742 lbs. (1,244 kg)
Weight - kg2739.7
Weight - kg1243.75
Weight - lbs.604
Weight - lbs.2742
Height - DetailBridge Clearance: 5 ft. 8 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters1.73
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches68
Height - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail29 ft
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 4 in. (5.89 m)
Length overall - Meters8.84
Length overall - Meters5.89
Length overall - Inches348
Length overall - Inches232
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Detail5 ft. 0 in. (1.52 m)
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters1.52
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches6
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet19.33
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length [over all with swim platform]21 ft. 1 in. (6.35 m)
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard320 PHP
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail100 gallons
Fuel tank capacity - Detail39 gal. (147 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters378.54
Fuel tank capacity - Liters147.63
Fuel tank capacity - Gal1
Fuel tank capacity - Gal39
Max no of enginesnot available
Max no of engines1
Engine makenot available
Engine makeMercruiser
Engine modelnot available
Engine model3.0 TKS
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeI/O
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower135 hp
Engine maxnot available
Engine max225 hp
Operational Info
HeadroomCabin Headroom: 5 ft
Headroomnot available
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