Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Rinker Captiva 226 BR 2012 vs Rinker Fiesta Vee 380 2003 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Rinker Captiva 226 BR 2012 vs Rinker Fiesta Vee 380 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 226 BR 2012 carries a rated maximum of 300 hp. Engine data for the Rinker Fiesta Vee 380 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 Captiva 226 BR 2012 carries 42 gallons versus 3 gallons in the Rinker Fiesta Vee 380 2003. 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 Fiesta Vee 380 2003 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Rinker Captiva 226 BR 2012 caps at 1. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Rinker Fiesta Vee 380 2003 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Rinker Fiesta Vee 380 2003 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 12 passengers and at 0,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Rinker Captiva 226 BR 2012 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 1 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
ModelCaptiva 226 BR
ModelFiesta Vee 38
Model Year2012
Model Year2003
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in
Beam13 ft. 10 in
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters4.22
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches166
Draft [drive up] - Detail22 in
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.56
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] inches22
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Length - Feet23.5
Length - Feetnot available
Length overall - Detail23 ft. 6 in
Length overall - Detail42ft
Length overall - Meters7.16
Length overall - Meters12.8
Length overall - Inches282
Length overall - Inches504
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise18℃
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail38 in
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.97
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches38
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail19,500 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg8845.04
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.195
Height - Detailnot available
Height - DetailBridge Clearance: 11 ft. 10 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters3.61
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches142
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail42 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail300 gallons
Fuel tank capacity - Liters158.99
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1135.62
Fuel tank capacity - Gal42
Fuel tank capacity - Gal3
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeInboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max300 hp
Engine maxnot available
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standard370 HP
Operational Info
Maximum people1
Maximum peoplenot available
Headroomnot available
HeadroomCabin Headroom: 7 ft
Water capacitynot available
Water capacityFresh: 81 gallons Waste: 75 gallons