Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Stingray 180LS / LX 2013 vs Stingray 200CS 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Stingray 180LS / LX 2013 vs Stingray 200CS 2006 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Stingray 180LS / LX 2013 measures 18,0 feet overall (2013), giving it roughly 16,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Stingray 200CS 2006 at 2,0 feet (2006). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Stingray 200CS 2006 tips the scales at 2 827 lbs — 608 lbs less than the Stingray 180LS / LX 2013 at 2 219 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.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Stingray 200CS 2006 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 200CS 2006 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Stingray 200CS 2006 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 2,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Stingray 180LS / LX 2013 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 7 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
Model180LS / LX
Model200CS
Model Year2013
Model Year2006
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam85 in. (216 cm)
Beam92 in. (234 cm)
Beam - Meters2.16
Beam - Meters2.34
Beam - Inches85
Beam - Inches92
Bridge clearance - Detail41 in. (104 cm) with standard windshield
Bridge clearance - Detail50 in. (127 cm)
Bridge clearance - Meters1.04
Bridge clearance - Meters1.27
Bridge clearance - Inches41
Bridge clearance - Inches5
Deadrise19°
Deadrise19℃
Depth - DetailMolded Depth: 42 in. (107 cm) windshield base to keel Max Depth: 52 in. (132 cm) with standard windshield Bow Depth: 14 in. (36 cm) bow to cushion top; 31 in. (79 cm) max depth Cockpit: 28 in. (71.1 cm) at helm
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters132.08
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches52
Depth - Inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail18 in. (46 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detail17 in. (43 cm)
Draft [drive up] meters0.46
Draft [drive up] meters0.43
Draft [drive up] inches18
Draft [drive up] inches17
Draft [max] - Detail29 in. (74 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail31 in. (79 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.74
Draft [max] - Meters0.79
Draft [max] - Inches29
Draft [max] - Inches31
Weight - Detail2,219 lbs. (1,007 kg)
Weight - Detail2,827 lbs. (w/ 4.3L MPI engine)
Weight - kg1006.52
Weight - kg1282.3
Weight - lbs.2219
Weight - lbs.2827
Height - DetailFreeboard: 23 in. (58 cm)
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.58
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches23
Height - Inchesnot available
Length - Feet18
Length - Feet2
Length overall - Detail18 ft.(5.5 m)
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 3 in. (6.2 m)
Length overall - Meters5.49
Length overall - Meters6.17
Length overall - Inches216
Length overall - Inches243
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters6.2
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches3
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail21 gal. (79 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail35 gal. (133 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters79.49
Fuel tank capacity - Liters132.49
Fuel tank capacity - Gal21
Fuel tank capacity - Gal35
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeI/O
Operational Info
StorageIce Box: 14 qt. (13 l)
Storagenot available
Maximum capacity1,070 lbs. (485 kg)
Maximum capacity1,545 lbs. (701 kg)
Maximum people7
Maximum people8
Sleeping capacitynot available
Sleeping capacity2+1
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity3 gal. (11 l)