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2001 Stingray 240 LS Photos
2001 Stingray 240 LS Test Details
| Category | Bowrider |
| Length | 22ft 3in / 6.71 m |
| Beam | 8ft. 6 in |
| Fuel Capacity | 257 L |
| Weight | 4,425 lb. |
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2001 Stingray 240 LS Description
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Stingray Boats, based in Hartsville, South Carolina,
was an early proponent of computerization and automation in
boatbuilding. It has continued that commitment to technology and the
result is a line of sport boats with top performance and high
construction quality.
That became apparent once again last fall when Boats&Places tested the Stingray 240LS bowrider on Lake Ontario. While computer-controlled manufacturing and widespread use of CAD-CAM technology helps a builder keep costs down through efficiency, those same efficiencies benefit
the final boat buyer. Just being able to build boats within strict weight specification tolerances consistently means that those boats should also have predictable performance attributes.
With the 240LS, equipped with Stingrays patented Z-plane hull, we were predicting good performance. On the water, we werent disappointed, possibly because Stingray is a high-tech player with a firm foundation of over 20 years of experience.
The Z in the Z-plane hull refers to the slightly reversed chines and strakes (with a Z shape) in the hull, plus keel and transom configurations that contribute to improved planing, lower fuel consumption and better handling. The hull bites in the water when its needed (in the corners) yet allows a higher-aspect ride to reduce drag at speed.
A day on the water is made more comfortable with a cockpit table, enclosed locking head compartment (located in the port-side helm console, complete with porthole) high-power CD player, fresh-water sink (in a console behind the companion seat), curved windshield and integrated swim platform.
Boater comfort has been enhanced through the use of ergonomic engineering and design (with Stingrays design department utilizing a computerized human model). The result is a roomy bow area (with useful flat step to allow boarding from the bow) with comfortable backrests and lots of storage. In the cockpit, there are swiveling buckets forward and a U-shaped bench aft that can convert to a huge sunpad or be set up with a table. There are two moulded-in compartments aft of the forward seats, with the sink to port and storage to starboard. Thanks to careful use of ergonomics, theres always adequate legroom and headroom, correct helm
position, convenient control location and overall comfort.
On the water, the boat also comes through in the performance department. Equipped with a 5.7 L EFI Mercury MerCruiser and a 21-inch prop, the 240LS reaches a top speed of 47.2 mph at 4,700 rpm. Cruising speeds are fine 29 mph at 3,000 rpm and 34.2 mph at 3,500 rpm. In acceleration trials, the boat reaches 30 mph in 6.7 seconds, also good for such a big bowrider. Waves and rough water? No problem. Handling is also steady through hard S turns and other test manoeuvres.
The test boat was equip-ped with power steering and also included a remote oil change system.
A family or group of friends could spend an entire day on the water, aboard the 240LS. As a practical crowd-friendly day-cruiser, its
a winner.
2001 Stingray 240 LS Test Specifications
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Test boat engine:
MerCruiser 5.7 L EFI, 260-hp,
5.7-litre, (350-cid) V-8, electronic fuel injection,
gasoline engine pushing a 21-inch prop through an Alpha sterndrive.
Acceleration
mph sec mph sec
0-20 5.2 0-40 11.3
0-30 6.8
Top speed (radar)
rpm mph
4,700 47.2
Cruising speed (radar)
rpm mph
3,000 29 4,000 38.6
3,500 34.2 4,500 43.4
Sound levels at cruise (3,500 rpm)
helm
88 dbA
Sound levels at top speed:
helm
94 dbA
Speed testing by Stalker radar
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