Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Stingray 195CS / CX 2013 vs Stingray 230SX 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a deep vee Stingray 195CS / CX 2013 against a modified vee Stingray 230SX 2007 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 195CS / CX 2013 at 19,5 ft versus Stingray 230SX 2007 at 22,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Stingray 230SX 2007 tips the scales at 3 557 lbs — 823 lbs less than the Stingray 195CS / CX 2013 at 2 734 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 are rated for 8 passengers — a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
Bottom line: The Stingray 230SX 2007 at 22,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Stingray 195CS / CX 2013 at 19,5 ft wins on trailering ease, likely lower purchase price, and simpler docking — a solid choice for a buyer who wants more boat for less money.
General Boat Info
Model195CS / CX
Model230SX
Model Year2013
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam91 in. (231 cm)
Beam96 in. (244 cm)
Beam - Meters2.31
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Inches91
Beam - Inches96
Bridge clearance - Detail52 in. (132 cm) with standard windshield
Bridge clearance - Detail52 in. (132 cm)
Bridge clearance - Meters1.32
Bridge clearance - Meters1.32
Bridge clearance - Inches52
Bridge clearance - Inches52
Deadrise19°
Deadrise20℃
Depth - DetailMolded Depth: 47 in. (119 cm) windshield base to keel Max Depth: 60 in. (152 cm) with standard windshield Bow Depth: 25 in. (64 cm) bow to cushion top; 41 in. (104 cm) max depth Cockpit: 34 in. (86 cm)
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters152.4
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches6
Depth - Inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail18 in. (46 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detail20 in. (51 cm)
Draft [drive up] meters0.46
Draft [drive up] meters0.51
Draft [drive up] inches18
Draft [drive up] inches2
Draft [max] - Detail31 in. (79 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail36 in. (91 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.79
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Inches31
Draft [max] - Inches36
Weight - Detail2,734 lbs. (1,240 kg) with 4.3 l engine
Weight - Detail3,557 lbs. (1,613 kg)
Weight - kg1240.12
Weight - kg1613.43
Weight - lbs.2734
Weight - lbs.3557
Height - DetailFreeboard: 23 in. (58 cm)
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.58
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches23
Height - Inchesnot available
Length - Feet19.5
Length - Feet22
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 6 in. (5.9 m)
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 8 in. (6.9 m)
Length overall - Meters5.94
Length overall - Meters6.91
Length overall - Inches234
Length overall - Inches272
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters6.9
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches8
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail3.0L: 21 gal. (79 l) 4.3L: 35 gal. (133 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail57 gal. (216 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters132.49
Fuel tank capacity - Liters215.77
Fuel tank capacity - Gal35
Fuel tank capacity - Gal57
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeI/O
Operational Info
Sleeping capacity2 + 1
Sleeping capacity2
StorageIce Box: 46 qt. (44 l)
Storagenot available
Maximum capacity1,470 lbs. (666 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people8
Maximum people8 @ 1,850 lbs. (839 kg)
Headnot available
HeadPorta-potti
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity3 gal. (11 l)