When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Stingray 180LS / LX 2013 and the Stingray 191RX 2013 are deep vee designs with fiberglass construction — the buying decision usually comes down to a handful of practical questions: how many people are you putting on the water, how far do you trailer, and what does your tow vehicle weigh?

On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Stingray 180LS / LX 2013 at 18,0 ft versus Stingray 191RX 2013 at 19,3 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Stingray 180LS / LX 2013 tips the scales at 2 219 lbs — 2 198 lbs more than the Stingray 191RX 2013 at 21 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.

The Stingray 191RX 2013 tops out at 140 hp. Engine specs for the Stingray 180LS / LX 2013 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Stingray 191RX 2013 carries 34 gallons versus 21 gallons in the Stingray 180LS / LX 2013. 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 Stingray 191RX 2013 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Stingray 180LS / LX 2013 caps at 7. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Stingray 191RX 2013 could be the deciding factor.