Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Rinker Captiva 276 BR 2012 vs Rinker Fiesta Vee 342 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Rinker Captiva 276 BR 2012 vs Rinker Fiesta Vee 342 2005 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 276 BR 2012 carries a rated maximum of 430 hp. Engine data for the Rinker Fiesta Vee 342 2005 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 342 2005 carries 235 gallons versus 75 gallons in the Rinker Captiva 276 BR 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 Fiesta Vee 342 2005 is rated for 11 passengers, while the Rinker Captiva 276 BR 2012 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 342 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Rinker Fiesta Vee 342 2005 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 11 passengers and at 0,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Rinker Captiva 276 BR 2012 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 276 BR
ModelFiesta Vee 342
Model Year2012
Model Year2005
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.74
Beam - Meters3.66
Beam - Inches108
Beam - Inches144
Draft [drive up] - Detail22 in
Draft [drive up] - Detail24 in
Draft [drive up] meters0.56
Draft [drive up] meters0.61
Draft [drive up] inches22
Draft [drive up] inches24
Weight - Detail5,975 lbs. dry 6,485 lbs. wet
Weight - Detail14,280 lbs
Weight - kg2941.54
Weight - kg6477.29
Weight - lbs.6485
Weight - lbs.1428
Length - Feet28.92
Length - Feetnot available
Length overall - Detail28 ft. 11 in
Length overall - Detail37 ft
Length overall - Meters8.81
Length overall - Meters11.28
Length overall - Inches347
Length overall - Inches444
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise18℃
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail32 in. Inboard
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.81
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches32
Height - Detailnot available
Height - DetailBridge Clearance: 9 ft. 08 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters2.95
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches116
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail75 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail235 gallons
Fuel tank capacity - Liters283.91
Fuel tank capacity - Liters889.57
Fuel tank capacity - Gal75
Fuel tank capacity - Gal235
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeInboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max430 hp
Engine maxnot available
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standard260 HP
Operational Info
Maximum peopleYacht certifed
Maximum peoplenot available
Headroomnot available
HeadroomCabin Headroom: 6 ft. 10 in
Water capacitynot available
Water capacityFresh: 51 gallons Waste: 45 gallons