Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Rinker 282 Captiva Cuddy 2005 vs Rinker Captiva 248 2011: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Rinker 282 Captiva Cuddy 2005 vs Rinker Captiva 248 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 248 2011 tops out at 430 hp. Engine specs for the Rinker 282 Captiva Cuddy 2005 aren't listed - confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Rinker 282 Captiva Cuddy 2005 carries 100 gallons versus 75 gallons in the Rinker Captiva 248 2011. 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 248 2011 is rated for 10 passengers, while the Rinker 282 Captiva Cuddy 2005 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 248 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Rinker Captiva 248 2011 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 10 passengers and at 24,7 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Rinker 282 Captiva Cuddy 2005 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 Cuddy
ModelCaptiva 248
Model Year2005
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam9 ft.
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Beam - Meters2.74
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches108
Beam - Inches102
Deadrise21℃
Deadrise17℃
Weight - Detail6,240 lbs.
Weight - Detail5,350 lbs. (2,427 kg)
Weight - kg2830.41
Weight - kg2426.72
Weight - lbs.6240
Weight - lbs.5350
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 - Detail24 ft. 8 in. (7.52 m)
Length overall - Meters8.84
Length overall - Meters7.52
Length overall - Inches348
Length overall - Inches296
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 - Inches60
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail23 in. (58 cm)
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.58
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches23
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail35 in. (89 cm)
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.89
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches35
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet24.67
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard320 HP
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail100 gallons
Fuel tank capacity - Detail75 gal. (283.9 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters378.54
Fuel tank capacity - Liters283.91
Fuel tank capacity - Gal100
Fuel tank capacity - Gal75
Max no of enginesnot available
Max no of engines1
Engine makenot available
Engine makeVolvo Penta
Engine modelnot available
Engine model5.0 GXi SX
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeI/O
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower270 hp
Engine maxnot available
Engine max430 hp
Operational Info
HeadroomCabin Headroom: 5 ft.
Headroomnot available
Water capacityFresh: 10 gallons
Water capacityFresh: 10 gal. (37.8 l)
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people10
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee