Stingray 172DC

Based in Hartsville, South Carolina, and working out of a 225,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art manufacturing facility, Stingray has been building boats since its founding in 1979 and has grown its offerings to 33 models.

The latest to the lineup is the new 172DC, a dual console combining outstanding performance with a sensible deck layout.

“This model will take you along for an unforgettable ride. With plenty of bow seating and room to stretch out, this boat quickly becomes a hangout spot with cup holders and storage space for the whole crew,” says Mark Jerkins, brand partner at Tinsley Creative.

Besides its racy profile, optional choice of exciting bottom and hull colors, and single outboard power from Suzuki, Yamaha and Mercury in either 90- or 115-hp models, the Stingray 172DC rides on the company’s exclusive Z-Plane hull. This design eliminates any disturbances the hull shape makes as it moves through the water, such as bubbles or vortices. Along with its notched transom, allowing the engine drive to be mounted higher, the Z-Plane hull helps to eliminate excessive drag and increase performance. This results in sparkling straight-line runs and confident, in-control hard-over maneuvers.

“The 172DC lives up to the Stingray standard of innovative excellence, performance and efficiency,” Jerkins adds.

Standard equipment includes a stainless steel multi-step aft ladder, stainless steel pull-up cleats, a 25-quart removable Igloo cooler, an Italian steering wheel, a Fusion RA-60 stereo, a tinted windscreen, a bolstered helm bucket seat, bow storage and stain-resistant vinyl. Optional gear consists of hydraulic tilt steering, a Bimini, a battery charger and an aerated livewell, along with many others.

If you are in the market for a fun, smaller boat, set up a visit, take the wheel, hold on to your hat and find out for yourself what all the Stingray excitement is about.