Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Rinker Captiva 268 2011 vs Rinker Fiesta Vee 290 2003: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Rinker Captiva 268 2011 vs Rinker Fiesta Vee 290 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 268 2011 carries a rated maximum of 420 hp. Engine data for the Rinker Fiesta Vee 290 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 Fiesta Vee 290 2003 carries 150 gallons versus 76 gallons in the Rinker Captiva 268 2011. 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 290 2003 is rated for 9 passengers, while the Rinker Captiva 268 2011 caps at 8. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Rinker Fiesta Vee 290 2003 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Rinker Fiesta Vee 290 2003 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 268 2011 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 8 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
ModelCaptiva 268
ModelFiesta Vee 290
Model Year2011
Model Year2003
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Beam10 ft. 6 in.
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters3.2
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches126
Bridge clearance - Detail5 ft. 0 in. (1.52 m)
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters1.52
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches60
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Deadrise16℃
Deadrise18℃
Draft [drive up] - Detail23 in. (58 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detail22 in.
Draft [drive up] meters0.58
Draft [drive up] meters0.56
Draft [drive up] inches23
Draft [drive up] inches22
Draft [max] - Detail35 in. (89 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail36 in.
Draft [max] - Meters0.89
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Inches35
Draft [max] - Inches36
Weight - Detail5,650 lbs. (2,563 kg)
Weight - Detail11,110 lbs.
Weight - kg2562.79
Weight - kg5039.41
Weight - lbs.5650
Weight - lbs.11110
Length - Feet26.67
Length - Feetnot available
Length overall - Detail26 ft. 8 in. (8.13 m)
Length overall - Detail31 ft. 6 in.
Length overall - Meters8.13
Length overall - Meters9.6
Length overall - Inches320
Length overall - Inches378
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 typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Max no of engines1
Max no of enginesnot available
Engine makeMercruiser
Engine makenot available
Engine model5.0 L MPI B3
Engine modelnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail76 gal. (299 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail150 gallons
Fuel tank capacity - Liters287.69
Fuel tank capacity - Liters567.81
Fuel tank capacity - Gal76
Fuel tank capacity - Gal150
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeI/O
Drive typenot available
Horsepower260 hp
Horsepowernot available
Engine max420 hp
Engine maxnot available
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standard190 PHP
Operational Info
Water capacityFresh: 10 gal. (37.8 l)
Water capacityFresh: 33 gallons Waste: 47 gallons
Maximum capacityYacht certified
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum peopleYacht certified
Maximum peoplenot available
Headroomnot available
HeadroomCabin Headroom: 6 ft. 5 in.