Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Rinker 282 Captiva Cuddy 2006 vs Rinker Captiva 246 BR 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Rinker 282 Captiva Cuddy 2006 vs Rinker Captiva 246 BR 2012 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 246 BR 2012 tops out at 430 hp. Engine specs for the Rinker 282 Captiva Cuddy 2006 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Rinker Captiva 246 BR 2012 carries 75 gallons versus 1 gallons in the Rinker 282 Captiva Cuddy 2006. 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 282 Captiva Cuddy 2006 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Rinker Captiva 246 BR 2012 caps at 7. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Rinker 282 Captiva Cuddy 2006 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Rinker 282 Captiva Cuddy 2006 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 29,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Rinker Captiva 246 BR 2012 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 7 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
Model282 Captiva Cuddy
ModelCaptiva 246 BR
Model Year2006
Model Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam9 ft. 0 in. (2.74 m)
Beam8 ft. 6 in
Beam - Meters2.74
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches108
Beam - Inches102
Bridge clearance - Detail5 ft. 6 in. (1.86 m)
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters1.68
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches66
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Deadrise21℃
Deadrisenot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail22 in. (55 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detail22 in
Draft [drive up] meters0.56
Draft [drive up] meters0.56
Draft [drive up] inches22
Draft [drive up] inches22
Draft [max] - Detail36 in. (91 cm)
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches36
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail6,040 lbs. (2,739 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg2739.7
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.604
Weight - lbs.not available
Length - Feet29
Length - Feet26.17
Length overall - Detail29 ft. 0 in. (8.83 m)
Length overall - Detail26 ft. 2 in
Length overall - Meters8.84
Length overall - Meters7.98
Length overall - Inches348
Length overall - Inches314
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail100 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail75 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters378.54
Fuel tank capacity - Liters283.91
Fuel tank capacity - Gal1
Fuel tank capacity - Gal75
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Drive typenot available
Drive typeInboard
Engine maxnot available
Engine max430 hp
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Operational Info
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum peopleYacht certified