Matching a modified vee Stingray 185LX 2007 against a deep vee Stingray 214LR 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.

Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Stingray 214LR 2013 measures 21,7 feet overall (2013), giving it roughly 3,7 additional feet of deck space compared to the Stingray 185LX 2007 at 18,0 feet (2007). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Stingray 214LR 2013 tips the scales at 3 114 lbs — 959 lbs less than the Stingray 185LX 2007 at 2 155 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 214LR 2013 tops out at 200 hp. Engine specs for the Stingray 185LX 2007 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Stingray 214LR 2013 carries 46 gallons versus 21 gallons in the Stingray 185LX 2007. 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 214LR 2013 is rated for 11 passengers, while the Stingray 185LX 2007 caps at 7. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Stingray 214LR 2013 could be the deciding factor.