The Stingray 195RX 2013 is a deep-V design and the Stingray 250LR 2008 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.

Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Stingray 250LR 2008 measures 25,0 feet overall (2008), giving it roughly 5,5 additional feet of deck space compared to the Stingray 195RX 2013 at 19,5 feet (2013). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Stingray 250LR 2008 tips the scales at 4 056 lbs - 1 452 lbs less than the Stingray 195RX 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.

For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Stingray 250LR 2008 is rated for 10 passengers, while the Stingray 195RX 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 250LR 2008 could be the deciding factor.