Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Rinker Captiva 276 2011 vs Rinker Fiesta Vee 290 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Rinker Captiva 276 2011 vs Rinker Fiesta Vee 290 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 2011 carries a rated maximum of 430 hp. Engine data for the Rinker Fiesta Vee 290 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 Captiva 276 2011 carries 75 gallons versus 15 gallons in the Rinker Fiesta Vee 290 2005. 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 2005 is rated for 9 passengers, while the Rinker Captiva 276 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 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Rinker Fiesta Vee 290 2005 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 276 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 276
ModelFiesta Vee 29
Model Year2011
Model Year2005
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam9 ft. 0 in. (2.74 m)
Beam10 ft. 6 in
Beam - Meters2.74
Beam - Meters3.2
Beam - Inches108
Beam - Inches126
Bridge clearance - Detail5 ft. 6 in. (1.68 m)
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters1.68
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches66
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Deadrise21℃
Deadrise18℃
Draft [drive up] - Detail22 in. (55 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detail22 in
Draft [drive up] meters0.56
Draft [drive up] meters0.56
Draft [drive up] inches22
Draft [drive up] inches22
Draft [max] - Detail36 in. (91 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail36 in
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Inches36
Draft [max] - Inches36
Weight - Detail5,500 lbs. (2,495 kg)
Weight - Detail11,110 lbs
Weight - kg2494.76
Weight - kg5039.41
Weight - lbs.55
Weight - lbs.1111
Length - Feet28.92
Length - Feetnot available
Length overall - Detail28 ft. 11 in. (8.81 m)
Length overall - Detail31 ft. 6 in
Length overall - Meters8.81
Length overall - Meters9.6
Length overall - Inches347
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 typeDeep Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Max no of engines1
Max no of enginesnot available
Engine makeVolvo Penta
Engine makenot available
Engine model5.7 Gi DP
Engine modelnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail75 gal. (321.7 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail150 gallons
Fuel tank capacity - Liters283.91
Fuel tank capacity - Liters567.81
Fuel tank capacity - Gal75
Fuel tank capacity - Gal15
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeI/O
Drive typenot available
Horsepower300 hp
Horsepowernot available
Engine max430 hp
Engine maxnot available
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standard190 HP
Operational Info
Water capacityFresh: 10 gal. (37.8 l)
Water capacityFresh: 33 gallons Waste: 47 gallons
Maximum capacityYacht certifed
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum peopleYacht certifed
Maximum peoplenot available