Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Stingray 185LS 2005 vs Stingray 250LR 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Stingray 185LS 2005 vs Stingray 250LR 2012 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.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Stingray 185LS 2005 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Stingray 250LR 2012 caps at 1. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Stingray 185LS 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Stingray 185LS 2005 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 7 passengers and at 0,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Stingray 250LR 2012 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 1 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
Model Year2005
Model Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam85 in. (216 cm)
Beam102 in. (259 cm)
Beam - Meters2.16
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches85
Beam - Inches102
Bridge clearance - Detail41 in. (104 cm)
Bridge clearance - Detail65 in. (165 cm) with standard windshield
Bridge clearance - Meters1.04
Bridge clearance - Meters1.65
Bridge clearance - Inches41
Bridge clearance - Inches65
Deadrise19℃
Deadrise21°
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] - 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 - Detail4,340 lbs. with 5.0 l engine
Weight - kg977.49
Weight - kg1968.59
Weight - lbs.2155
Weight - lbs.434
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 5 in. (5.6 m)
Length overall - Detail25 ft. (7.6 m)
Length overall - Meters5.61
Length overall - Meters7.62
Length overall - Inches221
Length overall - Inches3
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - DetailMolded Depth: 66 in. (168 cm) windshield base to keel Max Depth: 77 in. (196 cm) with standard windshield Bow Depth: 17 in. (43 cm) bow to cushion top; 39 in. (99 cm) max depth
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters195.58
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches77
Height - Detailnot available
Height - DetailFreeboard: 37 in. (94 cm)
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.94
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches37
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet25
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail21 gal. (80 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail68 gal. (257 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters79.49
Fuel tank capacity - Liters257.41
Fuel tank capacity - Gal21
Fuel tank capacity - Gal68
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1070 lbs. (485 kg)
Maximum capacity2,265 lbs. (1,027 kg)
Maximum people7
Maximum people1
Storagenot available
StorageIce Box: 32 + 32 + 25 qt. (30 + 30 + 24 l)
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity17 gal. (64 l)
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee