By Gregg Mansfield
Stingray Boats introduced the 253CC center console at the 2024 Miami International Boat Show. Powered by twin outboards from Suzuki or Yamaha, the 253CC (25’3” LOA, 9’1” beam) is designed for fishing with a host of features including an insulated fish/storage box, stainless-steel rod holders, an aerated livewell and a tackle station with a sliding cooler.
The 253CC comes with a head (which can be upgraded to a porcelain head) and a freshwater sink. Other standard features worth noting are a hardtop, walk-through door and Lumitec underwater lights. For electronics, the center console comes with Garmin 1243 Touch and Airmar B150M Chirp and a full stereo system. Buyers can add a second GPS screen and upgrade the stereo system.
Engine Type: O/B
Length Overall: 25′ 3″ / 7.7 m
Beam: 111.0″ / 281.9 cm
AVG Dry Weight (with Twin 200 HP Engines): 5,600 lbs
Usable Fuel Capacity: 128 gal / 485 liter
Water Capacity: 13 gal / 49 liter
Max Capacity: 12 people
Max Depth (With Standard Windshield): 91.7″ / 232.92 cm
Molded Depth (Windshield Base to Keel): 72.5″ / 184.15 cm
Max Draft (Drive Up): 18.0″ / 45.7 cm
Bow Depth (Bow to Cushion Top): 18.0″ / 45.7 cm
Bow Depth (Max Depth): 38.8″ / 98.6 cm
Bow Length (Max Length): 67.0″ / 170.2 cm
Cockpit Depth (At Helm): 39.0″ / 99.1 cm
Cockpit Width (Max Molded): 82.8″ / 210.2 cm
Cockpit Length (Max Molded): 241.0″ / 612.1 cm
Deadrise: 21 degrees
Transom Angle: 15 degrees
