Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Stingray 200CS 2006 vs Stingray 208LR 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Stingray 200CS 2006 vs Stingray 208LR 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Stingray 208LR 2013 measures 20,7 feet overall (2013), giving it roughly 18,7 additional feet of deck space compared to the Stingray 200CS 2006 at 2,0 feet (2006). At 2 827 lbs and 2 825 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class — either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Stingray 208LR 2013 is rated for 9 passengers, while the Stingray 200CS 2006 caps at 8. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Stingray 208LR 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Stingray 208LR 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 9 passengers and at 20,7 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Stingray 200CS 2006 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 Year2006
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam92 in. (234 cm)
Beam98.5 in. (250 cm)
Beam - Meters2.34
Beam - Meters2.51
Beam - Inches92
Beam - Inches98.5
Bridge clearance - Detail50 in. (127 cm)
Bridge clearance - Detail49 in. (125 cm) with standard windshield
Bridge clearance - Meters1.27
Bridge clearance - Meters1.24
Bridge clearance - Inches5
Bridge clearance - Inches49
Deadrise19℃
Deadrise19°
Draft [drive up] - Detail17 in. (43 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detail18 in. (46 cm)
Draft [drive up] meters0.43
Draft [drive up] meters0.46
Draft [drive up] inches17
Draft [drive up] inches18
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 - Detail2,827 lbs. (w/ 4.3L MPI engine)
Weight - Detail2,825 lbs. (1,281 kg)
Weight - kg1282.3
Weight - kg1281.4
Weight - lbs.2827
Weight - lbs.2825
Length - Meters6.2
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet2
Length - Feet20.67
Length - Inches3
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 3 in. (6.2 m)
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 8 in. (6.3 m)
Length overall - Meters6.17
Length overall - Meters6.3
Length overall - Inches243
Length overall - Inches248
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - DetailMolded Depth: 48 in. (122 cm) windshield base to keel Max Depth: 62 in. (158 cm) with standard windshield Bow Depth: 16 in. (41 cm) bow to cushion top; 31.5 in. (80 cm) max depth Cockpit: 31.8 in. (81 cm) at helm
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters157.48
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches62
Height - Detailnot available
Height - DetailFreeboard: 24 in. (61 cm)
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.61
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches24
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail35 gal. (133 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail34 gal. (129 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters132.49
Fuel tank capacity - Liters128.7
Fuel tank capacity - Gal35
Fuel tank capacity - Gal34
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeI/O
Operational Info
Sleeping capacity2+1
Sleeping capacitynot available
Water capacity3 gal. (11 l)
Water capacity6 gal. (23 l)
Maximum capacity1,545 lbs. (701 kg)
Maximum capacity1,715 lbs. (778 kg)
Maximum people8
Maximum people9
Storagenot available
StorageIce Box: 32 + 24 qt. (30 + 13 l)
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee