Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Rinker Captiva 246 CC 2013 vs Rinker Fiesta Vee 290 2004 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Rinker Captiva 246 CC 2013 vs Rinker Fiesta Vee 290 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.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Rinker Fiesta Vee 290 2004 is rated for 9 passengers, while the Rinker Captiva 246 CC 2013 caps at 7. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Rinker Fiesta Vee 290 2004 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Rinker Fiesta Vee 290 2004 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 9 passengers and at 0,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Rinker Captiva 246 CC 2013 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 7 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
ModelCaptiva 246 CC
ModelFiesta Vee 29
Model Year2013
Model Year2004
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam102 in. (2.59 m)
Beam10 ft. 6 in
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters3.2
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches126
Draft [drive up] - Detail22 in. (0.56 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 - Detail4,910 lbs. (2,229 kg) dry 5,810 lbs. (2,638 kg) wet
Weight - Detail11,110 lbs
Weight - kg2227.14
Weight - kg5039.41
Weight - lbs.491
Weight - lbs.1111
Length - Feet26.17
Length - Feetnot available
Length overall - Detail26 ft. 2 in. (7.98 m)
Length overall - Detail31 ft. 6 in
Length overall - Meters7.98
Length overall - Meters9.6
Length overall - Inches314
Length overall - Inches378
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 - Detail68 gal. (258 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail150 gallons
Fuel tank capacity - Liters257.41
Fuel tank capacity - Liters567.81
Fuel tank capacity - Gal68
Fuel tank capacity - Gal15
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeInboard
Drive typenot available
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standard190 HP
Operational Info
Maximum peopleYacht certified
Maximum peoplenot available
Water capacitynot available
Water capacityFresh: 33 gallons Waste: 47 gallons