Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Stingray 225CR 2011 vs Stingray 230SX 2006: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Stingray 225CR 2011 vs Stingray 230SX 2006 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department - Stingray 225CR 2011 at 22,9 ft versus Stingray 230SX 2006 at 22,0 ft. At 3 539 lbs and 3 557 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class - either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Stingray 225CR 2011 is rated for 10 passengers, while the Stingray 230SX 2006 caps at 8. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Stingray 225CR 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Stingray 225CR 2011 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 10 passengers and at 22,9 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Stingray 230SX 2006 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 8 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
Model Year2011
Model Year2006
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam100 in. (254 cm)
Beam96 in. (244 cm)
Beam - Meters2.54
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Inches100
Beam - Inches96
Bridge clearance - Detail55 in. (140 cm) with standard windshield
Bridge clearance - Detail52 in. (132 cm)
Bridge clearance - Meters1.4
Bridge clearance - Meters1.32
Bridge clearance - Inches55
Bridge clearance - Inches52
Deadrise20°
Deadrise20℃
Depth - DetailMolded Depth: 54 in. (137 cm) windshield base to keel Max Depth: 61 in. (155 cm) with standard windshield Bow Depth: 28 in. (71 cm) bow to cushion top; 49 in. (124 cm) max depth
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters154.94
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches61
Depth - Inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail18 in. (46 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detail20 in. (51 cm)
Draft [drive up] meters0.46
Draft [drive up] meters0.51
Draft [drive up] inches18
Draft [drive up] inches20
Draft [max] - Detail33 in. (84 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail36 in. (91 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.84
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Inches33
Draft [max] - Inches36
Weight - Detail3,539 lbs. with 5.0 l MPI engine
Weight - Detail3,557 lbs. (w/ 6.2L MPI engine)
Weight - kg1605.26
Weight - kg1613.43
Weight - lbs.3539
Weight - lbs.3557
Height - DetailFreeboard: 26 in. (66 cm)
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.66
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches26
Height - Inchesnot available
Length - Feet22.92
Length - Feet22
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 11 in. (7 m)
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 8 in. (6.9 m)
Length overall - Meters6.99
Length overall - Meters6.91
Length overall - Inches275
Length overall - Inches272
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters6.9
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches8
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail57 gal. (216 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail57 gal. (216 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters215.77
Fuel tank capacity - Liters215.77
Fuel tank capacity - Gal57
Fuel tank capacity - Gal57
Drive typenot available
Drive typeI/O
Operational Info
Sleeping capacity2 + 1
Sleeping capacity2
StorageIce Box: 25 qt. (24 l)
Storagenot available
Water capacity6 gal. (23 l)
Water capacity3 gal. (11 l)
Maximum capacity2,080 lbs. (943 kg)
Maximum capacity1,850 lbs. (839 kg)
Maximum people10
Maximum people8