Rinker Captiva 260 DB
Today's deck boats can compete on looks and performance with any other sport boat design. But when it comes to open space, they're in a class of their own.
By Michael Verdon
March 14, 2007
Loaded with creature comforts and built for speed, deck boats have shed that pontoon / bowrider
look of yesteryear and have evolved into a legitimate sport boat design. The class of 2007 tends to
fall into two categories: traditional-looking models that rely on proven cockpit layouts and deep-V
hulls to generate family fun, or more adventurous models that boast head-turning designs. The good
news is that with a broad range of price points and power plants, anyone can own a deck boat that
quenches their water gene - whether it's a thirst for speed, a passion for fishing or a need to
party. The boats in this roundup can handle all three.
Rinker Captiva 260 DB
Coolest Feature
The helm station. You definitely want to be the driver behind the bad-boy Micro Weave console, with its backlit jeweled Faria gauges, rack-and-pinion steering, and five-position tilt wheel.
Families Will Love
The creature comforts in the cockpit, including ergonomic armrests, walk throughs and carpeting in the right places.
Top Amenities
Digital depth sounder; halogen docking lights; trim tabs with LED indicators; chart storage; portable cooler.
Best Reason
to Buy
The 260 DB has a sleek design, but its highlight is the swim platform at the transom, which excels for watersports.
LOA 25'10"
Beam 8'6"
Weight 5,250 lbs.
Fuel 77 gal.
Base Price $50,656
(w/260-hp, 5.0L MerCruiser MPI B3)
Maximum HP 375
Rinker, 300 W. Chicago St., Syracuse, IN 46567
(574) 457-5731.
Rinker Captiva 260 DB
Coolest Feature
The helm station. You definitely want to be the driver behind the bad-boy Micro Weave console, with its backlit jeweled Faria gauges, rack-and-pinion steering, and five-position tilt wheel.
Families Will Love
The creature comforts in the cockpit, including ergonomic armrests, walk throughs and carpeting in the right places.
Top Amenities
Digital depth sounder; halogen docking lights; trim tabs with LED indicators; chart storage; portable cooler.
Best Reason
to Buy
The 260 DB has a sleek design, but its highlight is the swim platform at the transom, which excels for watersports.
LOA 25'10"
Beam 8'6"
Weight 5,250 lbs.
Fuel 77 gal.
Base Price $50,656
(w/260-hp, 5.0L MerCruiser MPI B3)
Maximum HP 375
Rinker, 300 W. Chicago St., Syracuse, IN 46567
(574) 457-5731.
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