Rinker

When a cuddy cabin model stretches into 30-foot territory, you're really getting into another comfort zone. In the case of the new 296 Cuddy from Rinker, we'd be inclined to actually use this boat for overnight stays.

It says a lot that the foundation of Captiva 246 R-series has been in Rinker's stable for years. Why mess with a good design? Rinker developed the R-Series for this boat to amp up the water-sports application. And they did it from top to bottom, or vice versa.

With a little studying, you can start to call urban structures by their architects. Well-known designers create certain fingerprints on the outsides of buildings with a specific feel inside. We find that true of Rinker boats, too. When testing the 260 Express Cruiser, we could have covered up the brand references in the boat and known from its tight cornering that it was a Rinker.