Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Stingray 220CS 2005 vs Stingray 225LR 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Stingray 220CS 2005 vs Stingray 225LR 2013 comparison sits squarely in the category of decisions where specs alone won't tell the whole story — intended use, storage, and long-term ownership costs all factor in.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Stingray 220CS 2005 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Stingray 225LR 2013 caps at 1. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Stingray 220CS 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Stingray 220CS 2005 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 0,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Stingray 225LR 2013 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 1 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
Model Year2005
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam97 in. (246 cm)
Beam100 in. (254 cm)
Beam - Meters2.46
Beam - Meters2.54
Beam - Inches97
Beam - Inches1
Bridge clearance - Detail55 in. (140 cm)
Bridge clearance - Detail52 in. (132 cm) with standard windshield
Bridge clearance - Meters1.4
Bridge clearance - Meters1.32
Bridge clearance - Inches55
Bridge clearance - Inches52
Deadrise19℃
Deadrise20°
Draft [drive up] - Detail17 in. (43 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detail18 in. (46 cm)
Draft [drive up] meters0.43
Draft [drive up] meters0.46
Draft [drive up] inches17
Draft [drive up] inches18
Draft [max] - Detail33 in. (84 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail33 in. (84 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.84
Draft [max] - Meters0.84
Draft [max] - Inches33
Draft [max] - Inches33
Weight - Detail3143 lbs. (w/ 5.0L MPI engine)
Weight - Detail3,364 lbs. (1,526 kg)
Weight - kg1425.64
Weight - kg1525.88
Weight - lbs.3143
Weight - lbs.3364
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 6 in. (6.5 m)
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 11 in. (7 m)
Length overall - Meters6.55
Length overall - Meters6.99
Length overall - Inches258
Length overall - Inches275
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - DetailMolded Depth: 51 in. (130 cm) windshield base to keel Max Depth: 58 in. (147 cm) with standard windshield Bow Depth: 20 in. (51 cm) bow to cushion top; 34 in. (86 cm) max depth Cockpit: 33 in. (84 cm) at helm
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters147.32
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches58
Height - Detailnot available
Height - DetailFreeboard: 26 in. (66 cm)
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.66
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches26
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet22.92
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail38 gal. (144 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail56 gal. (212 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters143.85
Fuel tank capacity - Liters211.98
Fuel tank capacity - Gal38
Fuel tank capacity - Gal56
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeI/O
Operational Info
Sleeping capacity2+1
Sleeping capacitynot available
Water capacity3 gal. (11 l)
Water capacity6 gal. (23 l)
Maximum capacity1850 lbs. (839 kg)
Maximum capacity2,080 lbs. (943 kg)
Maximum people8
Maximum people1
Storagenot available
StorageIce Box: 32 + 25 qt. (30 + 24 l)
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee