Matching a deep vee Rinker Captiva 220 MTX 2013 against a modified vee Rinker Captiva 228 2011 means you're likely deciding between two genuinely different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.

On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Rinker Captiva 220 MTX 2013 at 22,6 ft versus Rinker Captiva 228 2011 at 22,7 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Rinker Captiva 228 2011 tips the scales at 5 031 lbs — 896 lbs less than the Rinker Captiva 220 MTX 2013 at 4 135 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 228 2011 tops out at 320 hp. Engine specs for the Rinker Captiva 220 MTX 2013 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Rinker Captiva 228 2011 carries 59 gallons versus 34 gallons in the Rinker Captiva 220 MTX 2013. 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 220 MTX 2013 is rated for 10 passengers, while the Rinker Captiva 228 2011 caps at 1. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Rinker Captiva 220 MTX 2013 could be the deciding factor.