Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Rinker Captiva 216 BR 2013 vs Rinker Fiesta Vee 342 2003: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Rinker Captiva 216 BR 2013 is a deep-V design and the Rinker Fiesta Vee 342 2003 is a modified-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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Rinker Fiesta Vee 342 2003 measures 37,0 feet overall (2003), giving it roughly 16,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Rinker Captiva 216 BR 2013 at 21,0 feet (2013). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Rinker Fiesta Vee 342 2003 tips the scales at 14 280 lbs - 10 085 lbs less than the Rinker Captiva 216 BR 2013 at 4 195 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.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Rinker Fiesta Vee 342 2003 is rated for 11 passengers, while the Rinker Captiva 216 BR 2013 caps at 10. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Rinker Fiesta Vee 342 2003 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Rinker Fiesta Vee 342 2003 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 11 passengers and at 37,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Rinker Captiva 216 BR 2013 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 10 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
ModelCaptiva 216 BR
ModelFiesta Vee 342
Model Year2013
Model Year2003
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam101 in. (2.57 m)
Beam12 ft.
Beam - Meters2.57
Beam - Meters3.66
Beam - Inches101
Beam - Inches144
Draft [drive up] - Detail20 in. (0.5 m)
Draft [drive up] - Detail24 in.
Draft [drive up] meters0.51
Draft [drive up] meters0.61
Draft [drive up] inches20
Draft [drive up] inches24
Weight - Detail3,655 lbs. (1,659 kg) dry 4,195 lbs. (1,905 kg) wet
Weight - Detail14,280 lbs.
Weight - kg1902.82
Weight - kg6477.29
Weight - lbs.4195
Weight - lbs.14280
Length - Feet21
Length - Feet37
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 0 in. (6.4 m)
Length overall - Detail37 ft.
Length overall - Meters6.4
Length overall - Meters11.28
Length overall - Inches252
Length overall - Inches444
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise18℃
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail32 in. Inboard
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.81
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches32
Height - Detailnot available
Height - DetailBridge Clearance: 9 ft. 08 in.
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters2.95
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches116
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail41 gal. (155 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail235 gal.
Fuel tank capacity - Liters155.2
Fuel tank capacity - Liters889.57
Fuel tank capacity - Gal41
Fuel tank capacity - Gal235
Drive typeInboard
Drive typenot available
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standard320 php
Operational Info
Maximum people10 (8)
Maximum peoplenot available
Headroomnot available
HeadroomCabin Headroom: 6 ft. 10 in.
Water capacitynot available
Water capacityFresh: 51 gal. Waste: 45 gal.