Matching a modified vee Stingray 205LS 2009 against a deep vee Stingray 234LR 2013 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 205LS 2009 at 21,0 ft versus Stingray 234LR 2013 at 23,7 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Stingray 234LR 2013 tips the scales at 3 648 lbs — 3 363 lbs less than the Stingray 205LS 2009 at 285 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 234LR 2013 tops out at 250 hp. Engine specs for the Stingray 205LS 2009 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Stingray 234LR 2013 carries 56 gallons versus 35 gallons in the Stingray 205LS 2009. 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 2013 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Stingray 205LS 2009 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 2013 could be the deciding factor.