The Stingray 195LS / LX 2013 is a deep-V design and the Stingray 230LX 2007 is a modified-V design, so you're likely deciding between two noticeably 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 230LX 2007 at 22,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Stingray 230LX 2007 tips the scales at 3 224 lbs - 620 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.

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.