The Stingray 204LR Sport Deck 2012 vs Stingray 240CS 2006 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.

On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Stingray 204LR Sport Deck 2012 at 20,4 ft versus Stingray 240CS 2006 at 23,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Stingray 240CS 2006 tips the scales at 4 605 lbs — 4 356 lbs less than the Stingray 204LR Sport Deck 2012 at 249 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.

The Stingray 204LR Sport Deck 2012 carries a rated maximum of 150 hp. Engine data for the Stingray 240CS 2006 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Stingray 240CS 2006 carries 68 gallons versus 35 gallons in the Stingray 204LR Sport Deck 2012. 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 204LR Sport Deck 2012 is rated for 9 passengers, while the Stingray 240CS 2006 caps at 1. 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.