The Stingray 225SX 2011 is a modified-V design and the Stingray 234LR 2013 is a deep-V design, so you're likely deciding between two noticeably 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 225SX 2011 at 22,9 ft versus Stingray 234LR 2013 at 23,7 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Stingray 234LR 2013 tips the scales at 3 648 lbs - 423 lbs less than the Stingray 225SX 2011 at 3 225 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.

The Stingray 234LR 2013 tops out at 250 hp. Engine specs for the Stingray 225SX 2011 aren't listed - confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Both carry nearly identical fuel loads - 57 gal and 56 gal - so range won't be a tiebreaker here.

For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Stingray 234LR 2013 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Stingray 225SX 2011 caps at 10. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Stingray 234LR 2013 could be the deciding factor.