Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Stingray 200LX 2005 vs Stingray 234LR Sport Deck 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Stingray 200LX 2005 vs Stingray 234LR 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 234LR Sport Deck 2012 tops out at 250 hp. Engine specs for the Stingray 200LX 2005 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Stingray 234LR Sport Deck 2012 carries 57 gallons versus 35 gallons in the Stingray 200LX 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 Sport Deck 2012 is rated for 12 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 234LR Sport Deck 2012 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Stingray 234LR Sport Deck 2012 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 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
Model234LR Sport Deck
Model Year2005
Model Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam92 in. (234 cm)
Beam101 in. (257 cm)
Beam - Meters2.34
Beam - Meters2.57
Beam - Inches92
Beam - Inches101
Bridge clearance - Detail47 in. (119 cm)
Bridge clearance - Detail58 in. (147 cm) with standard windshield
Bridge clearance - Meters1.19
Bridge clearance - Meters1.47
Bridge clearance - Inches47
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 - Detail2720 lbs (w/ 5.0L MPI engine)
Weight - Detail3,648 lbs. with 250 hp engine
Weight - kg1233.77
Weight - kg1654.7
Weight - lbs.272
Weight - lbs.3648
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 3 in. (6.2 m)
Length overall - Detail23 ft. 8 in
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
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 - Detail57 gal. (216 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters132.49
Fuel tank capacity - Liters215.77
Fuel tank capacity - Gal35
Fuel tank capacity - Gal57
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Engine maxnot available
Engine max250 hp
Operational Info
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)
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity13 gal. (49 l)
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee