Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Stingray 195LR 2006 vs Stingray 225LR 2010 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Stingray 195LR 2006 vs Stingray 225LR 2010 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Stingray 225LR 2010 measures 22,9 feet overall (2010), giving it roughly 3,9 additional feet of deck space compared to the Stingray 195LR 2006 at 19,0 feet (2006). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Stingray 225LR 2010 tips the scales at 3 364 lbs — 3 106 lbs less than the Stingray 195LR 2006 at 258 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.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Stingray 195LR 2006 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Stingray 225LR 2010 caps at 1. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Stingray 195LR 2006 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Stingray 195LR 2006 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 19,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Stingray 225LR 2010 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 1 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
Model Year2006
Model Year201
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam91 in. (231 cm)
Beam100 in. (254 cm)
Beam - Meters2.31
Beam - Meters2.54
Beam - Inches91
Beam - Inches1
Bridge clearance - Detail47 in. (119 cm)
Bridge clearance - Detail52 in. (132 cm)
Bridge clearance - Meters1.19
Bridge clearance - Meters1.32
Bridge clearance - Inches47
Bridge clearance - Inches52
Deadrise19℃
Deadrise20°
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] - Detail33 in. (84 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.79
Draft [max] - Meters0.84
Draft [max] - Inches31
Draft [max] - Inches33
Weight - Detail2,580 lbs. (w/ 4.3L engine)
Weight - Detail3,364 lbs. (1,526 kg) with 5.0L MPI engine
Weight - kg1170.27
Weight - kg1525.88
Weight - lbs.258
Weight - lbs.3364
Length - Meters5.9
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet19
Length - Feet22.92
Length - Inches6
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 6 in. (5.9 m)
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 11 in. (7 m)
Length overall - Meters5.94
Length overall - Meters6.99
Length overall - Inches234
Length overall - Inches275
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail21 gal. w/ 3.0L engine (79 l) 35 gal. w/ 4.3L engine (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
Maximum capacity1,315 lbs. (596 kg)
Maximum capacity2,080 lbs. (943 kg)
Maximum people8
Maximum people1
Storagenot available
StorageIce Box: 32 + 25 qt. (30 + 24 l)
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee