Stingray boats?

[Forbin]

Just wanting to aboutthese boats. Arethe quality? Here is an ad. I know it is pricey but it is Canadian dollars.

http://hullygully.com/2007-Stingray...aspx?adid=10907692&cat=Boat&sortPrice=ASC#top

Thanks

 

['78 Crusader]

Re: Stringray boats?

Re: Stringray boats?

Nice LOOKING boat and I'm sure it's of good quality. The thing that gets me is financing that thing for 180 months (15 years). In 15 years the boat would be worth maybe $3-4k.... if you're lucky.

I'm curious as to why the dealer was to lazy to even remove the cover to take pictures of the boat. What's he hiding? Where are the pictures of the interior and also the engine? 135hp might be a little low for that boat...it appears to be a heavy boat.....how many liters is the engine?

A price of almost $16K seems a bit steep as well.

Yellow sure is pretty....I love yellow boats.

 

[DuckHunterJon]

Re: Stringray boats?

Re: Stringray boats?

Stingray's are a decent boat as for build quality. The biggest thing they have is their efficient hull (I think they call it Z plane or something similar). In boat tests I've read, they consistently get great top end and great mileage. The unknown would be ride quality in the chop. Someone will chime in shortly I'm sure with better first hand knowledge.

 

[The Revenge]

Re: Stringray boats?

Re: Stringray boats?

I owned one and it was a great boat for us. My step son has a brand new one in the driveway which is even more improved from the one I owned. He bought a 2011 208lr. Hulls are efficient, his does 50 with V6mpi.

 

[kemer1]

Re: Stringray boats?

Re: Stringray boats?

Stingray does make a good quality product with some real nice finishes, a Dino steering wheel would be an example. Don't let that 3.0L. 135hp engine scare you off as Stingray has designed their hulls to make the best of that power and it would put some of the boats with the V6 in them to shame. Plus you'll enjoy great fuel economy.

 

[Forbin]

Re: Stringray boats?

Re: Stringray boats?

What about with 5 or 6 people in it. Say 5 regular adults. Would itstill get up on plane or would it be too heavy.

 

['78 Crusader]

Re: Stringray boats?

Re: Stringray boats?

What about with 5 or 6 people in it. Say 5 regular adults. Would itstill get up on plane or would it be too heavy.

Depends on what the capacity plate states.

However with a full load, just make sure folks are near the front of the boat when trying to plane. Once you get up on a plane, then re-position the weight.

 

[mpdive]

Re: Stringray boats?

Re: Stringray boats?

I have the same boat. It's an 03 and I love it. As the other poster said the 3.0 is plenty of power for us and is great on gas. The hull makes it fast,but, on the flipside if it's rough on the water your top end wont matter anyhow. I have nothing bad to say about them. Keep up the maintenance and you should be pleased. A couple great features are the quick drain system for the oil change and cooling passages. Makes winterizing a snap.

 

[Forbin]

Re: Stringray boats?

Re: Stringray boats?

mpdive how do you find it with people init or when towing a tube? What is the engine in your boat? How many hours is too many and what questions should I ask the dealer?

 

[JimS123]

Re: Stringray boats?

Re: Stringray boats?

Our Stingray is a 19 footer and it has the 3.0 liter as well. It is set up and propped for optimum performance (that's optimum for me and my requirements) with a DoelFin and a SS prop that was custom pitched. The tag has it rated for 9 people. With 2 of us aboard it flies! We've had as many as 8 aboard (2 regular adults, 2 chubby adults, 2 teenagers and 2 pre-teens) and there was absolutely no problem at all with planing.

Our son has a Stingray 21 Cuddy with the 4.3, and his performance is outstanding as well.

My next boat will be another Stingray, but the way it looks that'll never happen because the boat will probably last longer than I will.....LOL. If I do upgrade, it WILL be with another 3.0 liter if they still make them at the time.

 

[mpdive]

Re: Stringray boats?

Re: Stringray boats?

mpdive how do you find it with people init or when towing a tube? What is the engine in your boat? How many hours is too many and what questions should I ask the dealer?

Mine does fine. My inlaws usually come with us which makes five in the boat and she does just fine. Tubing is no problem either. My tube snorkeled one time about 5 feet down in the water and I barely noticed the pull. I do however feel bad for the fish who were decapitiated.
You'll love the fuel mileage too. As far as hours go it all depends on maintenence. I have 119 on mine and its 8 years old. Make sure you water test, and if you really want to be a prepared buyer, find a marine surveyor in your area to go with you and check out the boat. Best 200.00 you'll ever spend.

 

[JimS123]

Re: Stringray boats?

Re: Stringray boats?

mpdive how do you find it with people init or when towing a tube? What is the engine in your boat? How many hours is too many and what questions should I ask the dealer?

Ideal for having 4 aboard, but 6 are doable. Tubing is easy.

Ours is approaching 1300 hours without any repairs other than routine maintenance (grease, oil, spark plugs, etc.). Hours don't mean a thing - its all about how well it was taken care of.

As the Dealer why the price is way above what its worth. Its a 5 year old used boat, in a buyer's market, at the end of the season! For a few thousand more you could buy a new one. Offer him $10k, on the stipulation that he tune it up, change all fluids and store it indoors and covered for you till Spring.

 

[mpdive]

Re: Stringray boats?

Re: Stringray boats?

Ideal for having 4 aboard, but 6 are doable. Tubing is easy.

Ours is approaching 1300 hours without any repairs other than routine maintenance (grease, oil, spark plugs, etc.). Hours don't mean a thing - its all about how well it was taken care of.

As the Dealer why the price is way above what its worth. Its a 5 year old used boat, in a buyer's market, at the end of the season! For a few thousand more you could buy a new one. Offer him $10k, on the stipulation that he tune it up, change all fluids and store it indoors and covered for you till Spring.

Nice to hear you have 1300 on it and still going strong. I'll never catch up to you, but I'll keep trying...

 

[JimS123]

Re: Stringray boats?

Re: Stringray boats?

Nice to hear you have 1300 on it and still going strong. I'll never catch up to you, but I'll keep trying...

Do you belong to the Stingray Boat Owner's Club? If not, you should. We got a trip to the factory, a tour of the plant and a ride in every model they make a few years ago - all expenses paid for by the company, including meals and hotel.

Look us up in the Photo database - we have the oldest boat in the club.

 

[mpdive]

Re: Stringray boats?

Re: Stringray boats?

Do you belong to the Stingray Boat Owner's Club? If not, you should. We got a trip to the factory, a tour of the plant and a ride in every model they make a few years ago - all expenses paid for by the company, including meals and hotel.

Look us up in the Photo database - we have the oldest boat in the club.

I think it's the same thing. I had to put my hull number in to get on the forum?

 

[jkust]

Re: Stringray boats?

Re: Stringray boats?

You ask if they are quality. Compared to what? Compared to Chaparral or Cobalt no they are not. Compared to Bayliner yes pretty close. I am a bit taken back by the comments above. Not a single disenting opinion on an entry level brand with their entry level model and the entry level engine. I see them, ride in them and have friends who own them. In Minnesota we ALL own boats under 20 feet. It is what we do. Stingray (especially their smaller ones) is the lower eschelon, but is fast and handles poorly even on inland lakes where waves are concerned. I'd own a bit larger one as a third or 4th boat with a larger engine as a cheap way to go fast. Nothing at all against them but they are what they are. The newest ones have made strides in the quality department.

 

[mpdive]

Re: Stringray boats?

Re: Stringray boats?

Nobody mentioned buying a BMW here. Yes they are entry level boats, and ALL manufacturesrs have them. You may pay more for a Chaparall but then again I'm not concerned about upgrades seats, upgraded dashes, woodgrain this and woodgrain that. It is what it is and I assume the poster was referring to a well made dependable craft which I think Stingray is. Let's not get started with name brands being the Godsend of all that is bought because then I will open up a Harley Davidson thread about overpriced items. I have a Harley and three of my friends traded theirs in on Honda VX's or something like that. Said they never drove a better well designed, dependable bike. Just my two cents. No I'm not mad. I like everyone on this forum.
Peace

 

[bruceb58]

Re: Stringray boats?

Re: Stringray boats?

Stingray is equivalent to Bayliner which are fairly decent now which is what you are looking at. I would be wary of Stingrays in the 80s just like I would be wary of Bayliners in the 80s

 

[JimS123]

Re: Stringray boats?

Re: Stringray boats?

Stingray is equivalent to Bayliner which are fairly decent now which is what you are looking at. I would be wary of Stingrays in the 80s just like I would be wary of Bayliners in the 80s

I looked at Bayliners in the '80's when I bought my Stingray. There was no comparison at the time between the two. (IMO). That's why I bought what I did. If I wasn't 100% satisfied with it I wouldn't own it today.

Lots of people cite Cobalt quality, but if not kept up they fall apart too.

So, what about SeaRay? Good, middle, average, entry level? Opinions? A friend has a 2003 SR - a 20 footer I believe. Fit and finish, quality of materials and construction are awful imo. He bought it new. Paid much more than a Stingray would have cost, but looks like he got less.

 

[jkust]

Re: Stringray boats?

Re: Stringray boats?

I looked at Bayliners in the '80's when I bought my Stingray. There was no comparison at the time between the two. (IMO). That's why I bought what I did. If I wasn't 100% satisfied with it I wouldn't own it today.

Lots of people cite Cobalt quality, but if not kept up they fall apart too.

So, what about SeaRay? Good, middle, average, entry level? Opinions? A friend has a 2003 SR - a 20 footer I believe. Fit and finish, quality of materials and construction are awful imo. He bought it new. Paid much more than a Stingray would have cost, but looks like he got less.

I actually still have my 84 Bayliner we bought brand new. The interior is literally still like a few year old boat...even the original carpet. My point is anything can be kept decent with even a modicum of care.

My reference to Chaparral and Cobalt are moving beyond the care the owner takes prolonging its life but the sheer, in your face, better everything on the craft including the ride, build materials, etc. If the question is quality then that is what I mean if the question is owner care, then that is a different discussion. I bet there isn't a single, original 84 BL left on earth that saw as much use as nice as ours. Given the poor quality of everything on the BL (except the oddly nice Dino original stearingwheel), quality and longevity have less of a correlation than just the brand name.

As for Sea Ray, I can speak of the under 20 foot models especially the 'Sport' series. I don't believe there is a bigger rip off on the market than a Sea Ray Sport. Large Sea Rays compete along the margins with their competitors, while the Sports are in your face, elephant in the room, overpriced. I'd almost accept a Stingray over a Sea Ray. At least a StingRay is what it is while a Sea Ray fools itself into thinking it is something much nicer. I am at a loss as to how a single Sea Ray Sport manages to find its way out the door of a Sea Ray dealer without the dealer agreeing to some serious price negotiation. Small Sea Rays used to be nice boats but they got lost in the 2000's.