Matching a deep vee Stingray 214LR 2013 against a modified vee Stingray 215LR Sport Deck 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 214LR 2013 at 21,7 ft versus Stingray 215LR Sport Deck 2012 at 21,9 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Stingray 215LR Sport Deck 2012 tips the scales at 3 705 lbs — 591 lbs less than the Stingray 214LR 2013 at 3 114 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 214LR 2013 carries a rated maximum of 200 hp. Engine data for the Stingray 215LR Sport Deck 2012 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 46 gal and 47 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.

Both boats are rated for 11 passengers — a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.