By Gregg Mansfield
At the 2024 Miami International Boat Show, Stingray Boats presented the 253CC center console. This model (25’3” LOA, 9’1” beam) is equipped with twin outboards from either Suzuki or Yamaha, designed specifically for fishing and featuring an insulated fish/storage box, stainless-steel rod holders, an aerated livewell, and a tackle station with a sliding cooler.
The 253CC features a head (available for upgrade to a porcelain head) and a freshwater sink. Additional noteworthy standard features include a hardtop, a walk-through door, and Lumitec underwater lights. For electronics, it offers a Garmin 1243 Touch and Airmar B150M Chirp along with a full stereo system. Buyers have the option to add a second GPS display and enhance the stereo system.
Engine Type: Outboard
Overall Length: 25′ 3″ / 7.7 m
Beam Width: 111.0″ / 281.9 cm
Average Dry Weight (with Twin 200 HP Engines): 5,600 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 128 gal / 485 liters
Water Capacity: 13 gal / 49 liters
Maximum Capacity: 12 persons
Maximum Height (With Standard Windshield): 91.7″ / 232.92 cm
Molded Height (Windshield Base to Keel): 72.5″ / 184.15 cm
Maximum Draft (Drive Up): 18.0″ / 45.7 cm
Bow Height (Bow to Cushion Top): 18.0″ / 45.7 cm
Bow Height (Maximum Depth): 38.8″ / 98.6 cm
Bow Length (Maximum Length): 67.0″ / 170.2 cm
Cockpit Height (At Helm): 39.0″ / 99.1 cm
Cockpit Width (Maximum Molded): 82.8″ / 210.2 cm
Cockpit Length (Maximum Molded): 241.0″ / 612.1 cm
Deadrise Angle: 21 degrees
Transom Angle: 15 degrees
