Matching a deep vee Stingray 191LX 2013 against a modified vee Stingray 204LR Sport Deck 2012 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 191LX 2013 at 19,3 ft versus Stingray 204LR Sport Deck 2012 at 20,4 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Stingray 204LR Sport Deck 2012 tips the scales at 249 lbs — 228 lbs less than the Stingray 191LX 2013 at 21 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.

Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 140 hp for the Stingray 191LX 2013 and 150 hp for the Stingray 204LR Sport Deck 2012. Real-world performance will come down more to which motor is actually bolted on, its load at the time, and whether it's a 4-stroke or 2-stroke setup. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 34 gal and 35 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.

For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Stingray 204LR Sport Deck 2012 is rated for 9 passengers, while the Stingray 191LX 2013 caps at 8. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Stingray 204LR Sport Deck 2012 could be the deciding factor.