Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Stingray 200LX 2005 vs Stingray 204LR Sport Deck 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Stingray 200LX 2005 vs Stingray 204LR Sport Deck 2012 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 204LR Sport Deck 2012 tops out at 150 hp. Engine specs for the Stingray 200LX 2005 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 35 gal and 35 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Stingray 204LR Sport Deck 2012 is rated for 9 passengers, while the Stingray 200LX 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 204LR Sport Deck 2012 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Stingray 204LR Sport Deck 2012 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 9 passengers and at 20,4 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Stingray 200LX 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
Model200LX
Model204LR Sport Deck
Model Year2005
Model Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam92 in. (234 cm)
Beam99 in. (250 cm)
Beam - Meters2.34
Beam - Meters2.51
Beam - Inches92
Beam - Inches99
Bridge clearance - Detail47 in. (119 cm)
Bridge clearance - Detail49 in. (124 cm) with standard windshield
Bridge clearance - Meters1.19
Bridge clearance - Meters1.24
Bridge clearance - Inches47
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 - Detail2720 lbs (w/ 5.0L MPI engine)
Weight - Detail2,490 lbs. with 115 hp engine
Weight - kg1233.77
Weight - kg1129.44
Weight - lbs.272
Weight - lbs.249
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 3 in. (6.2 m)
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 5 in
Length overall - Meters6.17
Length overall - Meters6.22
Length overall - Inches243
Length overall - Inches245
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - DetailMolded Depth: 48 in. (122 cm) windshield base to keel Max Depth: 62 in. (157 cm) with standard windshield Bow Depth: 16 in. (41 cm) bow to cushion top; 32 in. (80 cm) max depth
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
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet20.42
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail35 gal. (133 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail35 gal. (132 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters132.49
Fuel tank capacity - Liters132.49
Fuel tank capacity - Gal35
Fuel tank capacity - Gal35
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower150 hp max
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1545 lbs. (701 kg)
Maximum capacity1,715 lbs. (78 kg)
Maximum people8
Maximum people9
Storagenot available
StorageIce Box: 32 + 14 qt. (30 + 13 l)
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee