Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Stingray 195LS / LX 2013 vs Stingray 230SX 2010 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a deep vee Stingray 195LS / LX 2013 against a modified vee Stingray 230SX 2010 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Stingray 230SX 2010 measures 22,7 feet overall (2010), giving it roughly 3,2 additional feet of deck space compared to the Stingray 195LS / LX 2013 at 19,5 feet (2013). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Stingray 230SX 2010 tips the scales at 3 464 lbs — 860 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.
Bottom line: The Stingray 230SX 2010 at 22,7 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Stingray 195LS / LX 2013 at 19,5 ft wins on trailering ease, likely lower purchase price, and simpler docking — a solid choice for a buyer who wants more boat for less money.
General Boat Info
Model195LS / LX
Model230SX
Model Year2013
Model Year201
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam91 in. (231 cm)
Beam96 in. (244 cm)
Beam - Meters2.31
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Inches91
Beam - Inches96
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℃
Depth - DetailMolded Depth: 44 in. (112 cm) windshield base to keel Max Depth: 55 in. (140 cm) with standard windshield Bow Depth: 15 in. (38 cm) bow to cushion top; 32 in. (81 cm) max depth Cockpit: 29 in. (74 cm) at helm
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters139.7
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches55
Depth - Inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail18 in. (46 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detail20 in. (51 cm)
Draft [drive up] meters0.46
Draft [drive up] meters0.51
Draft [drive up] inches18
Draft [drive up] inches2
Draft [max] - Detail31 in. (79 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail36 in. (91 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.79
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Inches31
Draft [max] - Inches36
Weight - Detail2,604 lbs. (1,181 kg)
Weight - Detail3,464 lbs. (1,571 kg) with 5.0L MPI engine
Weight - kg1181.15
Weight - kg1571.24
Weight - lbs.2604
Weight - lbs.3464
Height - DetailFreeboard: 24 in. (61 cm)
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.61
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches24
Height - Inchesnot available
Length - Feet19.5
Length - Feet22.67
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 6 in. (5.9 m)
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 8 in. (6.9 m)
Length overall - Meters5.94
Length overall - Meters6.91
Length overall - Inches234
Length overall - Inches272
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail34 gal. (129 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail57 gal. (216 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters128.7
Fuel tank capacity - Liters215.77
Fuel tank capacity - Gal34
Fuel tank capacity - Gal57
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeI/O
Operational Info
StorageIce Box: 32 qt. (30 l)
StorageIce Box: 46 qt. (44 l)
Maximum capacity1,470 lbs. (666 kg)
Maximum capacity1,850 lbs. (839 kg)
Maximum people8
Maximum people8
Sleeping capacitynot available
Sleeping capacity2
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity3 gal. (11 l)