The Stingray 195CS 2006 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.

On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Stingray 195CS 2006 at 19,0 ft versus Stingray 204LR 2013 at 20,4 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Stingray 195CS 2006 tips the scales at 2 642 lbs — 2 393 lbs more than the Stingray 204LR 2013 at 249 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 204LR 2013 tops out at 150 hp. Engine specs for the Stingray 195CS 2006 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 35 gal and 34 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.

For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Stingray 204LR 2013 is rated for 9 passengers, while the Stingray 195CS 2006 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 2013 could be the deciding factor.