Matching a deep vee Stingray 204LR 2013 against a modified vee Stingray 225LR 2012 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 225LR 2012 at 22,9 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Stingray 225LR 2012 tips the scales at 3 364 lbs — 3 115 lbs less than the Stingray 204LR 2013 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 2013 carries a rated maximum of 150 hp. Engine data for the Stingray 225LR 2012 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Stingray 225LR 2012 carries 57 gallons versus 34 gallons in the Stingray 204LR 2013. 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 2013 is rated for 9 passengers, while the Stingray 225LR 2012 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 2013 could be the deciding factor.