Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Stingray 195FX 2005 vs Stingray 204LR Sport Deck 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Stingray 195FX 2005 vs Stingray 204LR Sport Deck 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.
The Stingray 204LR Sport Deck 2012 tops out at 150 hp. Engine specs for the Stingray 195FX 2005 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.
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 195FX 2005 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.
Bottom line: Choose the Stingray 204LR Sport Deck 2012 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 9 passengers and at 20,4 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Stingray 195FX 2005 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 8 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
Model195FX
Model204LR Sport Deck
Model Year2005
Model Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam91 in. (231 cm)
Beam99 in. (250 cm)
Beam - Meters2.31
Beam - Meters2.51
Beam - Inches91
Beam - Inches99
Bridge clearance - Detail49 in. (124 cm)
Bridge clearance - Detail49 in. (124 cm) with standard windshield
Bridge clearance - Meters1.24
Bridge clearance - Meters1.24
Bridge clearance - Inches49
Bridge clearance - Inches49
Deadrise19°
Deadrise19°
Draft [drive up] - Detail18 in. (46 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detail18 in. (46 cm)
Draft [drive up] meters0.46
Draft [drive up] meters0.46
Draft [drive up] inches18
Draft [drive up] inches18
Draft [max] - Detail31 in. (79 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail34 in. (86 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.79
Draft [max] - Meters0.86
Draft [max] - Inches31
Draft [max] - Inches34
Weight - Detail2638 lbs. (w/ 4.3L engine)
Weight - Detail2,490 lbs. with 115 hp engine
Weight - kg1196.58
Weight - kg1129.44
Weight - lbs.2638
Weight - lbs.249
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 6 in. (6.9 m)
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 5 in
Length overall - Meters5.94
Length overall - Meters6.22
Length overall - Inches234
Length overall - Inches245
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - DetailMolded Depth: 48 in. (122 cm) windshield base to keel Max Depth: 62 in. (157 cm) with standard windshield Bow Depth: 16 in. (41 cm) bow to cushion top; 32 in. (80 cm) max depth
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters157.48
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches62
Height - Detailnot available
Height - DetailFreeboard: 24 in. (61 cm)
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.61
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches24
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet20.42
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1315 lbs. (596 kg)
Maximum capacity1,715 lbs. (78 kg)
Maximum people8
Maximum people9
Storagenot available
StorageIce Box: 32 + 14 qt. (30 + 13 l)
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail35 gal. (132 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters132.49
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal35
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower150 hp max