Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Stingray 200CS 2005 vs Stingray 234LR 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Stingray 200CS 2005 vs Stingray 234LR 2013 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.
The Stingray 234LR 2013 tops out at 250 hp. Engine specs for the Stingray 200CS 2005 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Stingray 234LR 2013 carries 56 gallons versus 35 gallons in the Stingray 200CS 2005. 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 234LR 2013 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Stingray 200CS 2005 caps at 8. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Stingray 234LR 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Stingray 234LR 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 12 passengers and at 23,7 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Stingray 200CS 2005 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 8 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
Model Year2005
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam92 in. (234 cm)
Beam101 in. (257 cm)
Beam - Meters2.34
Beam - Meters2.57
Beam - Inches92
Beam - Inches101
Bridge clearance - Detail50 in. (127 cm)
Bridge clearance - Detail58 in. (147 cm) with standard windshield
Bridge clearance - Meters1.27
Bridge clearance - Meters1.47
Bridge clearance - Inches5
Bridge clearance - Inches58
Deadrise19℃
Deadrise19°
Draft [drive up] - Detail17 in. (43 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detail17 in. (43 cm)
Draft [drive up] meters0.43
Draft [drive up] meters0.43
Draft [drive up] inches17
Draft [drive up] inches17
Draft [max] - Detail31 in. (79 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail34 in. (86 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.79
Draft [max] - Meters0.86
Draft [max] - Inches31
Draft [max] - Inches34
Weight - Detail2827 lbs. (w/ 4.3L MPI engine)
Weight - Detail3,648 lbs. (1,655 kg)
Weight - kg1282.3
Weight - kg1654.7
Weight - lbs.2827
Weight - lbs.3648
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 3 in. (6.2 m)
Length overall - Detail23 ft. 8 in. (7.2 m)
Length overall - Meters6.17
Length overall - Meters7.21
Length overall - Inches243
Length overall - Inches284
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - DetailMolded Depth: 58 in. (147 cm) windshield base to keel Max Depth: 72 in. (183 cm) with standard windshield Bow Depth: 17 in. (43 cm) bow to cushion top; 33 in. (84 cm) max depth Cockpit: 34 in. (86 cm) at helm
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters182.88
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches72
Height - Detailnot available
Height - DetailFreeboard: 31 in. (79 cm)
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.79
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches31
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet23.67
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail35 gal. (133 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail56 gal. (212 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters132.49
Fuel tank capacity - Liters211.98
Fuel tank capacity - Gal35
Fuel tank capacity - Gal56
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Engine maxnot available
Engine max250 hp
Operational Info
Sleeping capacity2+1
Sleeping capacitynot available
Water capacity3 gal. (11 l)
Water capacity13 gal. (49 l)
Maximum capacity1545 lbs. (701 kg)
Maximum capacity2,535 lbs. (1,150 kg)
Maximum people8
Maximum people12
Storagenot available
StorageIce Box: 25 + 32 qt. (24 + 30 l)
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee