Stingray 208LR Sport Deck 2011 boat specs
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Stingray 208LR Sport Deck 2011
2011
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Stingray 220CX 2008 boat specs
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Stingray 220CX 2008
2008
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Stingray 208LR Sport Deck 2011 vs Stingray 220CX 2008 — A Close Look at Two Modified Vees

When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Stingray 208LR Sport Deck 2011 and the Stingray 220CX 2008 are modified vee designs with fiberglass construction — the buying decision usually comes down to a handful of practical questions: how many people are you putting on the water, how far do you trailer, and what does your tow vehicle weigh?

On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Stingray 208LR Sport Deck 2011 at 20,7 ft versus Stingray 220CX 2008 at 21,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Stingray 220CX 2008 tips the scales at 3 143 lbs — 318 lbs less than the Stingray 208LR Sport Deck 2011 at 2 825 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 208LR Sport Deck 2011 is rated for 9 passengers, while the Stingray 220CX 2008 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Stingray 208LR Sport Deck 2011 could be the deciding factor.

Bottom line: Choose the Stingray 208LR Sport Deck 2011 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 9 passengers and at 20,7 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Stingray 220CX 2008 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeStingray
MakeStingray
Model208LR Sport Deck
Model220CX
Model Year2011
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam99 in. (250 cm)
Beam97 in. (246 cm)
Beam - Meters2.51
Beam - Meters2.46
Beam - Inches99
Beam - Inches97
Bridge clearance - Detail49 in. (124 cm)
Bridge clearance - Detail55 in. (140 cm)
Bridge clearance - Meters1.24
Bridge clearance - Meters1.4
Bridge clearance - Inches49
Bridge clearance - Inches55
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; 32 in. (80 cm) max depth
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] - Detail33 in. (84 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.86
Draft [max] - Meters0.84
Draft [max] - Inches34
Draft [max] - Inches33
Weight - Detail2,825 lbs. with 4.3L engine
Weight - Detail3,143 lbs. (1,425.6 kg)
Weight - kg1281.4
Weight - kg1425.64
Weight - lbs.2825
Weight - lbs.3143
Height - DetailFreeboard: 24 in. (61 cm)
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.61
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches24
Height - Inchesnot available
Length - Feet20.67
Length - Feet21
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 8 in. (6.3 m)
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 6 in. (6.5 m)
Length overall - Meters6.3
Length overall - Meters6.55
Length overall - Inches248
Length overall - Inches258
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters6.5
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches6
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail35 gal. (132 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail38 gal. (144 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters132.49
Fuel tank capacity - Liters143.85
Fuel tank capacity - Gal35
Fuel tank capacity - Gal38
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typeGas
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standardVolvo 4.3 CARB 190 SX
Drive typenot available
Drive typeI/O
Operational Info
StorageIce Box: 32 + 24 qt. (30 + 13 l)
Storagenot available
Maximum capacity1,715 lbs. (778 kg)
Maximum capacity8 @ 1,850 lbs. (839.1 kg)
Maximum people9
Maximum peoplenot available
Headnot available
HeadPorta-Potti
Sleeping capacitynot available
Sleeping capacity2
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity3 gal. (11 l)

Stingray 208LR Sport Deck 2011 vs Stingray 220CX 2008 — Common Questions

Which is the larger boat — the Stingray 208LR Sport Deck 2011 or the Stingray 220CX 2008?
The Stingray 220CX 2008 is the longer of the two at 21,0 feet overall. The Stingray 208LR Sport Deck 2011 comes in at 20,7 feet, making it roughly 0,3 ft shorter — a meaningful difference in deck room and overall on-water presence.
Which is easier to trailer — the Stingray 208LR Sport Deck 2011 or the Stingray 220CX 2008?
For trailering, the Stingray 208LR Sport Deck 2011 has the edge at 2 825 lbs dry weight versus 3 143 lbs for the Stingray 220CX 2008. Add a motor (typically 300–500 lbs for an outboard in this class), gear, and a partial fuel load and the difference grows. Lighter is friendlier on smaller tow vehicles and on fuel economy while hauling.
How many people can each boat hold?
The Stingray 208LR Sport Deck 2011 is Coast Guard rated for 9 passengers, while the Stingray 220CX 2008 is certified for 6. Note that legal capacity and comfortable capacity aren't always the same thing — on a full day out, most experienced boaters aim for about 80% of the rated number to keep things comfortable.
Which boat is wider, and does it affect trailering?
The Stingray 208LR Sport Deck 2011 measures 99" wide, compared to 97" for the Stingray 220CX 2008. The US standard-width towing limit is 8’6" (102") in most states — anything over that may need a wide-load permit. Confirm your specific route requirements with each state's DOT.
Which boat has the larger fuel tank — the Stingray 208LR Sport Deck 2011 or the Stingray 220CX 2008?
The Stingray 220CX 2008 has the bigger tank at 38 gallons, versus 35 gallons on the Stingray 208LR Sport Deck 2011. That 3-gallon difference translates to roughly 9–15 nautical miles of additional range at cruising speed, depending on motor, load, and conditions.
Are the Stingray 208LR Sport Deck 2011 and Stingray 220CX 2008 from the same manufacturer?
Yes — both the Stingray 208LR Sport Deck 2011 and the Stingray 220CX 2008 are built by Stingray. That means shared dealer networks, common parts availability, and consistent build quality across the line. The choice between them is essentially a question of how much boat you need, not which brand you trust.