Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Stingray 204LR 2013 vs Stingray 205CS / CX 2010 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a deep vee Stingray 204LR 2013 against a modified vee Stingray 205CS / CX 2010 means you're likely deciding between two genuinely different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Stingray 204LR 2013 at 20,4 ft versus Stingray 205CS / CX 2010 at 20,9 ft. At 249 lbs and 299 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.
The Stingray 204LR 2013 carries a rated maximum of 150 hp. Engine data for the Stingray 205CS / CX 2010 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 34 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 2013 is rated for 9 passengers, while the Stingray 205CS / CX 2010 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 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Stingray 204LR 2013 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 205CS / CX 2010 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
Model204LR
Model205CS / CX
Model Year2013
Model Year201
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam98.5 in. (250 cm)
Beam93 in. (236 cm)
Beam - Meters2.51
Beam - Meters2.36
Beam - Inches98.5
Beam - Inches93
Bridge clearance - Detail49 in. (124 cm) with standard windshield
Bridge clearance - Detail50 in. (127 cm)
Bridge clearance - Meters1.24
Bridge clearance - Meters1.27
Bridge clearance - Inches49
Bridge clearance - Inches5
Deadrise19°
Deadrise19℃
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; 31.5 in. (80 cm) max depth Cockpit: 31.8 in. (81 cm) at helm
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters157.48
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches62
Depth - Inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail18 in. (46 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detail17 in. (43 cm)
Draft [drive up] meters0.46
Draft [drive up] meters0.43
Draft [drive up] inches18
Draft [drive up] inches17
Draft [max] - Detail34 in. (86 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail31 in. (79 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.86
Draft [max] - Meters0.79
Draft [max] - Inches34
Draft [max] - Inches31
Weight - Detail2,490 lbs. (1,129 kg)
Weight - Detail2,990 lbs. (1,356 kg) with 5.0L MPI engine
Weight - kg1129.44
Weight - kg1356.24
Weight - lbs.249
Weight - lbs.299
Height - DetailFreeboard: 24 in. (61 cm)
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.61
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches24
Height - Inchesnot available
Length - Feet20.42
Length - Feet20.92
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 5 in
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 11 in. (6.3 m)
Length overall - Meters6.22
Length overall - Meters6.38
Length overall - Inches245
Length overall - Inches251
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail34 gal. (129 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail35 gal. (132 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters128.7
Fuel tank capacity - Liters132.49
Fuel tank capacity - Gal34
Fuel tank capacity - Gal35
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeI/O
Engine max150 hp
Engine maxnot available
Operational Info
StorageIce Box: 32 + 14 qt. (30 + 13 l)
StorageIce Box: 46 qt. (44 l)
Water capacity6 gal. (23 l)
Water capacity3 gal. (11 l)
Maximum capacity1,715 lbs. (778 kg)
Maximum capacity1,700 lbs. (771 kg)
Maximum people9
Maximum people8
Sleeping capacitynot available
Sleeping capacity2 + 1