The Stingray 208CR 2013 is a deep-V design and the Stingray 225LR 2009 is a modified-V design, so you're likely deciding between two noticeably 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 208CR 2013 at 20,7 ft versus Stingray 225LR 2009 at 22,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Stingray 225LR 2009 tips the scales at 3 125 lbs - 200 lbs less than the Stingray 208CR 2013 at 2 925 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.

For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Stingray 225LR 2009 is rated for 10 passengers, while the Stingray 208CR 2013 caps at 9. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Stingray 225LR 2009 could be the deciding factor.