Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Stingray 185LS 2005 vs Stingray 204LR 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Stingray 185LS 2005 vs Stingray 204LR 2013 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.
The Stingray 204LR 2013 tops out at 150 hp. Engine specs for the Stingray 185LS 2005 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 185LS 2005. 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 185LS 2005 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.
Bottom line: Choose the Stingray 204LR 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 9 passengers and at 20,4 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Stingray 185LS 2005 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
Model Year2005
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam85 in. (216 cm)
Beam98.5 in. (250 cm)
Beam - Meters2.16
Beam - Meters2.51
Beam - Inches85
Beam - Inches98.5
Bridge clearance - Detail41 in. (104 cm)
Bridge clearance - Detail49 in. (124 cm) with standard windshield
Bridge clearance - Meters1.04
Bridge clearance - Meters1.24
Bridge clearance - Inches41
Bridge clearance - Inches49
Deadrise19℃
Deadrise19°
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] - Detail34 in. (86 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.74
Draft [max] - Meters0.86
Draft [max] - Inches29
Draft [max] - Inches34
Weight - Detail2155 lbs. (w/ 3.0L engine)
Weight - Detail2,490 lbs. (1,129 kg)
Weight - kg977.49
Weight - kg1129.44
Weight - lbs.2155
Weight - lbs.249
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 5 in. (5.6 m)
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 5 in
Length overall - Meters5.61
Length overall - Meters6.22
Length overall - Inches221
Length overall - Inches245
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - DetailMolded Depth: 48 in. (122 cm) windshield base to keel Max Depth: 62 in. (157 cm) with standard windshield Bow Depth: 16 in. (41 cm) bow to cushion top; 31.5 in. (80 cm) max depth Cockpit: 31.8 in. (81 cm) at helm
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters157.48
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches62
Height - Detailnot available
Height - DetailFreeboard: 24 in. (61 cm)
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.61
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches24
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet20.42
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail21 gal. (80 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail34 gal. (129 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters79.49
Fuel tank capacity - Liters128.7
Fuel tank capacity - Gal21
Fuel tank capacity - Gal34
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Engine maxnot available
Engine max150 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1070 lbs. (485 kg)
Maximum capacity1,715 lbs. (778 kg)
Maximum people7
Maximum people9
Storagenot available
StorageIce Box: 32 + 14 qt. (30 + 13 l)
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity6 gal. (23 l)
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee