Matching a deep vee Stingray 225CR 2013 against a modified vee Stingray 230LX 2009 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 225CR 2013 at 22,9 ft versus Stingray 230LX 2009 at 22,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Stingray 225CR 2013 tips the scales at 3 539 lbs — 315 lbs more than the Stingray 230LX 2009 at 3 224 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 230LX 2009 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Stingray 225CR 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 230LX 2009 could be the deciding factor.