Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Rinker Captiva 230 CC 2012 vs Rinker Fiesta Vee 312 2004 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Rinker Captiva 230 CC 2012 vs Rinker Fiesta Vee 312 2004 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 230 CC 2012 carries a rated maximum of 300 hp. Engine data for the Rinker Fiesta Vee 312 2004 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 312 2004 carries 165 gallons versus 5 gallons in the Rinker Captiva 230 CC 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 230 CC 2012 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Rinker Fiesta Vee 312 2004 caps at 10. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Rinker Captiva 230 CC 2012 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Rinker Captiva 230 CC 2012 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 12 passengers and at 24,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Rinker Fiesta Vee 312 2004 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 230 CC
ModelFiesta Vee 312
Model Year2012
Model Year2004
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Beam11 ft. 4 in
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters3.45
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches136
Draft [drive up] - Detail22 in. (55 m)
Draft [drive up] - Detail22 in
Draft [drive up] meters0.56
Draft [drive up] meters0.56
Draft [drive up] inches22
Draft [drive up] inches22
Weight - DetailDry: 4,950 lbs. (2,245 kg) Wet: 5,610 lbs
Weight - Detail12,360 lbs
Weight - kg2544.65
Weight - kg5606.4
Weight - lbs.561
Weight - lbs.1236
Length - Feet24
Length - Feetnot available
Length overall - Detail24 ft. (7.32 m)
Length overall - Detail33 ft. 10 in
Length overall - Meters7.32
Length overall - Meters10.31
Length overall - Inches288
Length overall - Inches406
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: 9 ft. 06 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters2.9
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches114
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail50 gal. (189.3 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail165 gallons
Fuel tank capacity - Liters189.27
Fuel tank capacity - Liters624.59
Fuel tank capacity - Gal5
Fuel tank capacity - Gal165
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeInboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max300 hp
Engine maxnot available
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standard260 PHP
Operational Info
Maximum people12
Maximum peoplenot available
Water capacitynot available
Water capacityFresh: 51 gallons Waste: 45 gallons