Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Stingray 220SX 2005 vs Stingray 250LR 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Stingray 220SX 2005 vs Stingray 250LR 2012 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 220SX 2005 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Stingray 250LR 2012 caps at 1. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Stingray 220SX 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Stingray 220SX 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 250LR 2012 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 Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam97 in. (246 cm)
Beam102 in. (259 cm)
Beam - Meters2.46
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches97
Beam - Inches102
Bridge clearance - Detail51 in. (130 cm)
Bridge clearance - Detail65 in. (165 cm) with standard windshield
Bridge clearance - Meters1.3
Bridge clearance - Meters1.65
Bridge clearance - Inches51
Bridge clearance - Inches65
Deadrise19℃
Deadrise21°
Draft [drive up] - Detail19 in. (48 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detail17 in. (43 cm)
Draft [drive up] meters0.48
Draft [drive up] meters0.43
Draft [drive up] inches19
Draft [drive up] inches17
Draft [max] - Detail33 in. (84 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail34 in. (86 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.84
Draft [max] - Meters0.86
Draft [max] - Inches33
Draft [max] - Inches34
Weight - Detail3320 lbs. (w/ 5.0L MPI engine)
Weight - Detail4,340 lbs. with 5.0 l engine
Weight - kg1505.93
Weight - kg1968.59
Weight - lbs.332
Weight - lbs.434
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 6 in. (6.5 m)
Length overall - Detail25 ft. (7.6 m)
Length overall - Meters6.55
Length overall - Meters7.62
Length overall - Inches258
Length overall - Inches3
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - DetailMolded Depth: 66 in. (168 cm) windshield base to keel Max Depth: 77 in. (196 cm) with standard windshield Bow Depth: 17 in. (43 cm) bow to cushion top; 39 in. (99 cm) max depth
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters195.58
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches77
Height - Detailnot available
Height - DetailFreeboard: 37 in. (94 cm)
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.94
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches37
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet25
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail38 gal. (144 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail68 gal. (257 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters143.85
Fuel tank capacity - Liters257.41
Fuel tank capacity - Gal38
Fuel tank capacity - Gal68
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Operational Info
Sleeping capacity2
Sleeping capacitynot available
Water capacity3 gal. (11 l)
Water capacity17 gal. (64 l)
Maximum capacity1850 lbs. (839 kg)
Maximum capacity2,265 lbs. (1,027 kg)
Maximum people8
Maximum people1
Storagenot available
StorageIce Box: 32 + 32 + 25 qt. (30 + 30 + 24 l)
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee