Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Stingray 185LS / LX 2012 vs Stingray 220LX 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Stingray 185LS / LX 2012 vs Stingray 220LX 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Stingray 185LS / LX 2012 at 18,4 ft versus Stingray 220LX 2006 at 21,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Stingray 220LX 2006 tips the scales at 3 004 lbs — 785 lbs less than the Stingray 185LS / LX 2012 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 220LX 2006 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Stingray 185LS / LX 2012 caps at 7. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Stingray 220LX 2006 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Stingray 220LX 2006 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 21,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Stingray 185LS / LX 2012 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
Model185LS / LX
Model220LX
Model Year2012
Model Year2006
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam85 in. (216 cm)
Beam97 in. (246 cm)
Beam - Meters2.16
Beam - Meters2.46
Beam - Inches85
Beam - Inches97
Bridge clearance - Detail41 in. (104 cm) with standard windshield
Bridge clearance - Detail52 in. (132 cm)
Bridge clearance - Meters1.04
Bridge clearance - Meters1.32
Bridge clearance - Inches41
Bridge clearance - Inches52
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
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters132.08
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches52
Depth - Inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail18 in. (46 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detail18 in. (46 cm)
Draft [drive up] meters0.46
Draft [drive up] meters0.46
Draft [drive up] inches18
Draft [drive up] inches18
Draft [max] - Detail29 in. (74 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail33 in. (84 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.74
Draft [max] - Meters0.84
Draft [max] - Inches29
Draft [max] - Inches33
Weight - Detail2,219 lbs. with 3.0 l engine
Weight - Detail3,004 lbs. (w/ 5.0L MPI engine)
Weight - kg1006.52
Weight - kg1362.59
Weight - lbs.2219
Weight - lbs.3004
Height - DetailFreeboard: 23 in. (58 cm)
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.58
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches23
Height - Inchesnot available
Length - Feet18.42
Length - Feet21
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 5 in. (5.6 m)
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 6 in. (6.5 m)
Length overall - Meters5.61
Length overall - Meters6.55
Length overall - Inches221
Length overall - Inches258
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters6.5
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches6
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail21 gal. (79 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail38 gal. (144 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters79.49
Fuel tank capacity - Liters143.85
Fuel tank capacity - Gal21
Fuel tank capacity - Gal38
Drive typenot available
Drive typeI/O
Operational Info
StorageIce Box: 32 qt. (30 l)
Storagenot available
Maximum capacity1,070 lbs. (485 kg)
Maximum capacity1,850 lbs. (839 kg)
Maximum people7
Maximum people8