Topic: Ok Stratos Boys! (Read 15001 times)

flagatorbait · « **Reply #25 on:** April 08, 2007, 07:02:08 PM »

Got the first pick of my new stratos, and I have to say I love these boats, already planning my next one I am going to be buying!

zooker · « **Reply #26 on:** August 19, 2007, 12:43:32 PM »

heres my lil ride 2002 stratos with a 2003 yamaha..

update on this boat with a new power head 42.1 gps 5800rpm

zooker

KVH2 · « **Reply #27 on:** September 16, 2007, 02:19:03 PM »

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KVH2 · « **Reply #28 on:** September 16, 2007, 02:40:58 PM »

Been a great boat over the years. Fishing and water skiing.

beng · « **Reply #29 on:** December 18, 2007, 12:35:24 AM »

1999 Stratos 295 Pro Elite

Here is mine

Javelin185 · « **Reply #30 on:** March 27, 2008, 09:44:48 AM »

Maybe this will get some more Javelin Owners to post.

2002 Javelin 185 Dual Console
2002 Johnson 150 Rennegade 23
Minn Kota Maxxum 65#
Garmin 160 on bow
Eagle 642cigps at console

shennigan · « **Reply #31 on:** June 09, 2008, 10:00:12 PM »

HI
Looking for information on 2003 Stratos 190 Fs boat with a Yamaha 150 U-Max motor.. I am thinking of purchasing this boat and hoping I'm making a good choice!! Any comments? This is my first boat.

traveler · « **Reply #32 on:** July 03, 2008, 10:00:57 PM »

Just repowered my 2004 201 proxl,dc, put a 250 ho e-tech on. played with a few props,tryed a 26 raker11 and couldn't come out of the hole like it should, maybe it was the 1:171 gear retio but went to a 25 trophy and solved the problem. Lost a couple of mph but still run 76.2 at wot with two passengers and 500 lbs of tackle. Turns better and very little steering torque.

mwascom · « **Reply #33 on:** August 29, 2008, 02:11:39 PM »

2008 176XT w/ 50 hp Merc.

Very nice boat, super stable and the gas mileage is much beter than I thought it would be.

Tojo · « **Reply #34 on:** June 05, 2009, 06:14:49 PM »

2003 Stratos 18XL 150 Johnson!

I LOVE IT!!!!!!!

mossyoak285 · « **Reply #35 on:** July 26, 2009, 11:53:43 PM »

2008 285 XL VMax 150
Top End 63-64 GPS at 6200 RPM's

It used to be Bright blue but I made a slight change!

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marcos · « **Reply #36 on:** August 06, 2009, 01:03:42 AM »

Here's mine, 1996 278FS, love it. Only one problem in the three years I have owned it.........I broke the ignition switch (actually it fell apart on the lake)....am looking for a place to get a new one.....any suggestions?

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Fishing Cowgirl · « **Reply #37 on:** November 03, 2009, 07:04:05 PM »

Here is mine and my husbands boat.
2007 294XL 200 E-Tech, Team package, hot foot, 80 Minnkota, etc. Added on the Sportsman 8' powerpole and won a jackplate(very opportune time) in a drawing, and we will add a console later this year. Husband is feeling sorry for me ripping the skin off my knuckles hanging on to the little rubber handle next to the seat and looking like an eskimo during the tournament opening run in mid winter!

Jelbass · « **Reply #38 on:** December 13, 2009, 06:14:58 AM »

My son Barret just got his first Bass Boat on Dec.4th. details as follows:
1996 Startos 278 DC
1996 150 Evinrude----90 lb psi on all six cly
25 shooter prop
Hot foot
Two fold down fishing seats and one butt seat and pole
Minn Kota Maxxum 70 lb Thrust Trolling motor
Lowrance X71
Duel Axel Trailer

We've only had her out one trip and that was a great ride and she fish' good also. ~c~The only thing I don't like about this boat was the size of the back live well, to me it' same small

. Anyone using those front live wells on these boats? $:-\$
God bless all and Happy Holidays!!!!!

Jelbass · « **Reply #39 on:** December 13, 2009, 07:56:01 AM »

Here a few more pic of Barret boat;

firerat41 · « **Reply #40 on:** January 28, 2010, 07:53:38 PM »

I have a '95 285 Pro XL powered by an '08 Evinrude E-tec 150 H.O. Got a Motorguide 82# Digital Tour Edition on the bow. How do you post a pic on here? I'd love to show her off!!!

Donald Garner · « **Reply #41 on:** January 29, 2010, 09:21:43 AM »

firerat41,

You need to go to photobucket.com and establish an account first (Its free).

Down load the pictures you want to post here in Stratos boats section.
Once you have them relocated to Photobucket follow the instructions below.

If you are using photobucket, under your picture will be a list of addresses, click on the one that says IMG code. Copy that code and paste it in your post. If you use that code you can skip the steps of highlighting the code in your post and clicking on the picture icon.

If you have a problem send me a Personal email. I'll will assist you in getting it done.

Don

firerat41 · « **Reply #42 on:** January 30, 2010, 05:57:41 PM »

Thanks Don! I'll take some new pics and post em in the next few days. Everyone thinks she's new. You should see the jaw dropping looks I get when I tell everyone she just turned 15!!!

She's been well taken care of. She's not the fastest out there, but she's reliable. She handles the big water at Toledo Bend just fine!!!

Donald Garner · « **Reply #43 on:** January 31, 2010, 03:56:05 AM »

Good deal, I'm looking forward to seeing them.

I've checked out some of the other / older 285 Pro XL's in the Stratos section here.
I have a 2004 and there isn't a whole lot of difference in the older models and the 09 models. The only difference I seen was the driver's console and thats it.

I bought my Stratos back in July 09 and I really like it. I've only got to fish out of it twice beings I bought it while on R&R from Iraq. I was impressed with the layout, handling and the hole shot with the Yamaha 150 VMAX.

The 285's aren't known for speed but I tell you mine runs just fine the way she is.
I have a posting / picture of her in the other part here of the Stratos section.

acesover · « **Reply #44 on:** October 05, 2010, 04:18:14 PM »

Just joined this board
I have a 1993 Stratos 254, with a 2009 Mercury 75hp Optimax, I'm the original owner, on the 3rd engine, still have all the original lights on the trailer, and gets used almost every weekend!
Always garage kept and still looks good, I'll post some pics this weekend.

Mike Cork · « **Reply #45 on:** October 05, 2010, 05:28:08 PM »

Welcome aboard

looking forward to the pictures.

Donald Garner · « **Reply #46 on:** October 06, 2010, 01:15:35 AM »

acesover,

Welcome to the the Stratos team we're glad you're here.

We look forward to you sharing your fishing and boating experiences with us.

senile1 · « **Reply #47 on:** January 27, 2011, 01:52:02 PM »

Here is my ride. For those who remember the troubles with the Evinrude Ficht engines mine had the recall work and it runs like a champ.

2000 Stratos 295 Pro Elite
2000 Evinrude 200 HP Ficht
Minn Kota Maxxum 74 lb thrust
Lowrance LMS 520Cs console and bow networked with GPS
Renegade 4-blade prop
Top speed - 68 mph @ 5800 rpm measured via GPS
Length - 19' 6"
Weight - 1575 lbs

Donald Garner · « **Reply #48 on:** January 28, 2011, 03:11:11 AM »

senile1,

Thanks for sharing the picture with us.

That's a nice looking ride you got there.

Fredo · « **Reply #49 on:** July 11, 2011, 10:14:11 AM »

1st time boat owner ... I just purchased a '96 Stratos 268FS 17 ft and it came with a Force 120hp (not sure what year ... anyone know how I could find out?) ... it's a Fish and Ski type model. I had her on the water for the first time this weekend and she did pretty well. The motor could use some TLC but hopefully nothing too crazy; same goes for the throttle control unit (kind of stiff to get her in gear). Still need to figure out what's up with the Johnson Trolling Motor (not sure how many lbs as the cap is missing). The boat pretty much was almost fully restored but some areas still need some TLC (boat another thousand, right? lol). Any tips and suggestions are more than welcome.

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