Matching a deep vee Stingray 195LS / LX 2013 against a modified vee Stingray 214LR 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 195LS / LX 2013 at 19,5 ft versus Stingray 214LR Sport Deck 2012 at 21,7 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Stingray 214LR Sport Deck 2012 tips the scales at 3 114 lbs — 510 lbs less than the Stingray 195LS / LX 2013 at 2 604 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 214LR Sport Deck 2012 tops out at 200 hp. Engine specs for the Stingray 195LS / LX 2013 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Stingray 214LR Sport Deck 2012 carries 47 gallons versus 34 gallons in the Stingray 195LS / LX 2013. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.

For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Stingray 214LR Sport Deck 2012 is rated for 11 passengers, while the Stingray 195LS / LX 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 214LR Sport Deck 2012 could be the deciding factor.