Rinker 232 Captiva
The Rinker 232 Captiva is a 24-foot boat, with model years from 1995 to 2005 in the listings we track. Across 24 listings we have observed (model years 1995–2005), the median asking price is $13,000, with most boats asking $8,000 to $16,500.
BoatVerdict market snapshot
These are asking prices. No free or public source publishes US used-boat transaction prices, so nobody — us included — can honestly show you what these boats sold for. What we can show you is what 24 sellers are asking, which is the number you are actually negotiating against.
24 priced listings across 12 states. Enough for a range, not enough to be precise about any single year.
Method: Asking prices from active listings, de-duplicated so a re-posted boat counts once (91 raw listings collapsed to 24 distinct boats). Quartiles, not averages, so one outlier cannot move the band. Rounded to $500.
Coverage: Model years 1995–2005, 12 states, 15 metro areas. New-boat listings excluded.
Sources: BoatVerdict market observations (craigslist) · US state vessel registries (2,915 registered Rinker hulls)
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The BoatVerdict take
- Recall (USCG/CPSC)
3 federal recall campaigns on file touch this builder. Check the specific hull against the recall list below before you put money down; remedies are free but only if the work was actually done.
Each point is tagged with the evidence behind it. Nothing here is a claim we cannot trace back to a counted listing, a federal record, or a named analyst judgement.
Rinker 232 Captiva prices by model year
| Model year | Listings | Typical asking range | Median asking | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 2 | 2 priced — too few to publish a range | — | |
| 2001 | 2 | 2 priced — too few to publish a range | — | |
| 2000 | 6 | $12,000 – $17,000 | $16,500 | |
| 1999 | 3 | $12,000 – $14,000 | $13,000 | |
| 1998 | 2 | 2 priced — too few to publish a range | — | |
| 1997 | 3 | $4,500 – $7,000 | $5,000 |
Asking prices from active listings we observed, not sold prices. No public source publishes US used-boat transaction prices; anyone showing you "sold" data for this market is estimating it. Years with fewer than 3 priced listings show the count only.
Method: Median and quartiles per model year, computed only where at least 3 priced listings exist for that year.
Sources: BoatVerdict market observations
Recalls affecting Rinker
3 federal recall campaigns on file. Recalls are issued against hull-identification ranges, so a campaign listed here may or may not cover the specific boat you are looking at — check the HIN. Remedies are free from the builder, but only if the work was actually performed, and there is no central database that proves it was.
- ⚠ Recall
950225T9/13/1995FUEL FILL FITTING CRACKS; FUEL FILL FITTING CRACKS
- ⚠ Recall
920411S8/24/1992LEVEL FLOTATION STABILITY
- ⚠ Recall
02R0311S11/12/2002VENTILATION SYSTEMS; BLOWER CAPACITY
Method: Matched to the builder by normalized company name and MIC. A campaign is shown when it touches this builder; the model and year columns say how narrowly it applies.
Sources: US Coast Guard recall database · CPSC recalls
Rinker 232 Captiva specifications
| Length (median listed) | 24.0 ft | Our listing data |
|---|---|---|
| Model years traded | 1995–2005 | Our listing data |
| Rinker hulls in US registries | 2,915 | TX + NY open data |
Rows marked "our listing data" are measured from listings, not published by the builder, and will differ from a brochure. Rows without a source we can name are not shown at all.
What to inspect on a used Rinker 232 Captiva
- On the older hulls, core moisture is the deal-breaker: sound the transom and the deck with a plastic mallet, and treat any soft or dull-sounding area as a survey-stopper rather than a bargaining chip. We observe listings back to 1997, so boats over 29 years old are actively traded in this model.
This list is specific to this model: analyst items for the hull, plus items driven by the engines and the regions we actually observe on 232 Captiva listings. It is not a generic pre-purchase checklist, and it does not replace a surveyor.
What a 232 Captiva costs to own
$3,500 – $9,000 per year
- 24 ft hull, the median observed length for this model
- Freshwater berth, based on where most listings we see are located (MI)
- Includes insurance, storage, routine service, fuel at moderate seasonal use, and a reserve for wear items
- Excludes loan payments, major engine replacement, and refit work
This is a modelled band, not observed spend. Real cost swings hard on where you keep the boat and how much you use it.
Method: The same ownership-cost model BoatVerdict's paid Deal Report uses: boat class and length set the base band, then saltwater berth and size adjust it.
Sources: BoatVerdict ownership-cost model
Where 232 Captivas are for sale
- MI 6
- NY 3
- CA 2
- MN 2
- UT 2
- DE 2
- MD 2
- TX 1
- TN 1
- IL 1
Counts of distinct boats we observed per state, from 24 listings in 15 metro areas. We publish the distribution, not the listings themselves.
What else buyers cross-shop
- Yamaha 242 Limited S
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- Sea Ray 240 Sundeck
- Sea Ray 240 Sundancer
- Yamaha SX240
- Wellcraft Excel
Chosen by measured similarity — same builder first, then comparable length — and limited to models whose own page meets our evidence bar. No paid placements, no filler links.
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Looking at a Rinker 232 Captiva for sale?
Paste the listing and we will score that specific boat against everything on this page: asking price versus our observed range, engine and hours risk, the known issues for its model year, and a negotiation position. The verdict is free.
Get the free verdict →No account needed. The paid Deal Report is optional and comes after.