Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Rinker Captiva 216 BR 2012 vs Rinker Fiesta Vee 270 2003: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Rinker Captiva 216 BR 2012 vs Rinker Fiesta Vee 270 2003 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 216 BR 2012 carries a rated maximum of 300 hp. Engine data for the Rinker Fiesta Vee 270 2003 wasn't available in our records - check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Rinker Fiesta Vee 270 2003 carries 100 gallons versus 42 gallons in the Rinker Captiva 216 BR 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 Captiva 216 BR 2012 is rated for 10 passengers, while the Rinker Fiesta Vee 270 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 216 BR 2012 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Rinker Captiva 216 BR 2012 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 10 passengers and at 21,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Rinker Fiesta Vee 270 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
ModelCaptiva 216 BR
ModelFiesta Vee 270
Model Year2012
Model Year2003
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Meters2.77
Beam - Inches96
Beam - Inches109
Draft [drive up] - Detail34 in.
Draft [drive up] - Detail22 in.
Draft [drive up] meters0.86
Draft [drive up] meters0.56
Draft [drive up] inches34
Draft [drive up] inches22
Weight - Detail3,935 lbs. dry 4,195 lbs. wet
Weight - Detail7,350 lbs.
Weight - kg1784.88
Weight - kg3333.9
Weight - lbs.3935
Weight - lbs.7350
Length - Feet21
Length - Feetnot available
Length overall - Detail21 ft.
Length overall - Detail27 ft. 10 in.
Length overall - Meters6.4
Length overall - Meters8.48
Length overall - Inches252
Length overall - Inches334
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise18℃
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail36 in.
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches36
Height - Detailnot available
Height - DetailBridge Clearance without Arch: 7 ft. Bridge Clearance with Arch: 9 ft. 2 in.
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters2.79
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches110
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail42 gal.
Fuel tank capacity - Detail100 gallons
Fuel tank capacity - Liters158.99
Fuel tank capacity - Liters378.54
Fuel tank capacity - Gal42
Fuel tank capacity - Gal100
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeInboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max300 hp
Engine maxnot available
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standard250 PHP
Operational Info
Maximum people10
Maximum peoplenot available
Headroomnot available
HeadroomCabin Headroom: 6 ft. 5 in.
Water capacitynot available
Water capacityFresh: 33 gallons Waste: 27 gallons