Matching a modified vee Stingray 234LR Sport Deck 2012 against a deep vee Stingray 250CS 2013 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 234LR Sport Deck 2012 at 23,7 ft versus Stingray 250CS 2013 at 25,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Stingray 250CS 2013 tips the scales at 4 971 lbs — 1 323 lbs less than the Stingray 234LR Sport Deck 2012 at 3 648 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 Sport Deck 2012 carries a rated maximum of 250 hp. Engine data for the Stingray 250CS 2013 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Stingray 250CS 2013 carries 66 gallons versus 57 gallons in the Stingray 234LR Sport Deck 2012. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.

For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Stingray 234LR Sport Deck 2012 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Stingray 250CS 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 234LR Sport Deck 2012 could be the deciding factor.