Matching a modified vee Stingray 180RX 2009 against a deep vee Stingray 204LR 2013 means you're likely deciding between two genuinely different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.

On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Stingray 180RX 2009 at 18,0 ft versus Stingray 204LR 2013 at 20,4 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Stingray 180RX 2009 tips the scales at 2 175 lbs — 1 926 lbs more than the Stingray 204LR 2013 at 249 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 204LR 2013 tops out at 150 hp. Engine specs for the Stingray 180RX 2009 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Stingray 204LR 2013 carries 34 gallons versus 21 gallons in the Stingray 180RX 2009. 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 204LR 2013 is rated for 9 passengers, while the Stingray 180RX 2009 caps at 7. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Stingray 204LR 2013 could be the deciding factor.