Matching a deep vee Stingray 225CR 2013 against a modified vee Stingray 235CR Sport Deck 2011 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 235CR Sport Deck 2011 at 23,9 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Stingray 235CR Sport Deck 2011 tips the scales at 4 175 lbs — 636 lbs less than the Stingray 225CR 2013 at 3 539 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 235CR Sport Deck 2011 is rated for 12 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 235CR Sport Deck 2011 could be the deciding factor.