Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Rinker 310 EC 2010 vs Rinker Captiva 276 CC 2012: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Rinker 310 EC 2010 is a modified-V design and the Rinker Captiva 276 CC 2012 is a deep-V design, so you're likely deciding between two noticeably different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.
The Rinker Captiva 276 CC 2012 tops out at 430 hp. Engine specs for the Rinker 310 EC 2010 aren't listed - confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Rinker 310 EC 2010 carries 150 gallons versus 75 gallons in the Rinker Captiva 276 CC 2012. 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 310 EC 2010 is rated for 10 passengers, while the Rinker Captiva 276 CC 2012 caps at 9. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Rinker 310 EC 2010 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Rinker 310 EC 2010 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 10 passengers and at 33,3 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Rinker Captiva 276 CC 2012 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 9 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
Model310 EC
ModelCaptiva 276 CC
Model Year2010
Model Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam10 ft. 6 in. (3.2 m)
Beam9 ft.
Beam - Meters3.2
Beam - Meters2.74
Beam - Inches126
Beam - Inches108
Bridge clearance - Detail10 ft. 2 in. (3.1 m)
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters3.1
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches122
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Deadrise18°
Deadrisenot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail22 in. (56 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 - Detail12,100 lbs. (5,489 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg5488.46
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.12100
Weight - lbs.not available
Length - Feet33.25
Length - Feet29.92
Length overall - Detail33 ft. 3 in. (10.13 m)
Length overall - Detail29 ft. 11 in.
Length overall - Meters10.13
Length overall - Meters9.12
Length overall - Inches399
Length overall - Inches359
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardTWIN Mercruiser 5.0 L MPI B2 - 260 hp
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail150 gal. (567.8 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail75 gal.
Fuel tank capacity - Liters567.81
Fuel tank capacity - Liters283.91
Fuel tank capacity - Gal150
Fuel tank capacity - Gal75
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Drive typeI/O - Twin
Drive typeInboard
Engine maxnot available
Engine max430 hp
Operational Info
HeadroomCabin: 6 ft. 5 in. (1.96 m)
Headroomnot available
Sleeping capacity5
Sleeping capacity2
Water capacityFresh: 33 gal. (124.9 l)
Water capacitynot available
Maximum capacityYacht certified
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum peopleYacht certified
Maximum peopleYacht certified
Holding tank capacity - DetailWaste: 47 gal. (177.9 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters177.91
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal47
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available