Both the Rinker Captiva 196 BR 2013 and the Rinker Captiva 220 MTX CC 2011 are deep-V designs, both built in fibreglass, so the buying decision usually comes down to a handful of practical questions: how many people are you putting on the water, how far do you trailer, and what does your tow vehicle weigh?

On paper these two are close siblings in the size department - Rinker Captiva 196 BR 2013 at 19,5 ft versus Rinker Captiva 220 MTX CC 2011 at 21,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Rinker Captiva 196 BR 2013 tips the scales at 4 015 lbs - 515 lbs more than the Rinker Captiva 220 MTX CC 2011 at 3 500 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.

The Rinker Captiva 220 MTX CC 2011 tops out at 300 hp. Engine specs for the Rinker Captiva 196 BR 2013 aren't listed - confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Both carry nearly identical fuel loads - 41 gal and 39 gal - so range won't be a tiebreaker here.

For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Rinker Captiva 220 MTX CC 2011 is rated for 10 passengers, while the Rinker Captiva 196 BR 2013 caps at 9. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Rinker Captiva 220 MTX CC 2011 could be the deciding factor.