2007 Stratos 285 Pro XL

golfmonke · March 27, 2017, 08:01:41 AM

Looking at this boat, it has an Evinrude 150 HO Etec

24v trolling motor.

Small Lowrances on console/bow.

Hot Foot.

Garage kept, less than 100 hours.

14K

I think it sounds good to me.

Any reason not to check this one out?

Bud Kennedy · March 27, 2017, 08:08:11 AM

Now you are talking. Better go look at this one. Don't waste too much time, it could go quickly. Hope it checks out. I think you will be very happy with this boat.

Princeton_Man · March 27, 2017, 08:33:28 AM

285 Pro XL is sweet.

I own one.

Be thorough checking things out just the same. You should be able to test drive on the water, have a shop download the history from the motor, check the lower unit for water in the oil.

Even if the boat is pristine, a motor in need of repair can be a sour pill to swallow after dropping the $$ to buy it.

Va_Hawghunter · March 27, 2017, 01:56:34 PM

X2 on the 285 Pro xl, I have an 07, love the ride, have upgraded my electronics, definitely have the motor checked, price sounds about right

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Donald Garner · March 27, 2017, 02:04:40 PM

Quote from: Princeton_Man on March 27, 2017, 08:33:28 AM
285 Pro XL is sweet. I own one.

Be thorough checking things out just the same. You should be able to test drive on the water, have a shop download the history from the motor, check the lower unit for water in the oil.

Even if the boat is pristine, a motor in need of repair can be a sour pill to swallow after dropping the $$ to buy it.

X 2. I own one also.

Princeton_Man · March 27, 2017, 02:06:53 PM

I believe I read somewhere that the 285 Pro was Stratos' most popular boat ever.

Bud Kennedy · March 27, 2017, 02:38:57 PM

A couple years ago after my motor blew up, I was contemplating buying another boat and found a nice one at Greene's Marine. Called Andy to set up a test ride and he let me know that it had just been sold moments before. I just did not move fast enough. Otherwise I probably would have been a proud owner of a 285XL too. I have driven several of that model and was always impressed by it's on water performance.

golfmonke · March 28, 2017, 09:54:51 AM

Done!

New owner of Stratos 285 ProXL with Evinrude 150 HO.

Princeton_Man · March 28, 2017, 11:11:31 AM

Quote from: golfmonke on March 28, 2017, 09:54:51 AM
Done!

New owner of Stratos 285 ProXL with Evinrude 150 HO.

Welcome to the Stratos family and congratulations on the new ride!

Post some pics in our Stratos List Your Ride thread.

Bud Kennedy · March 28, 2017, 02:23:46 PM

Fantastic, Glad you were able to make a deal. Be sure to publish some pictures when you can.

Lipripper · March 28, 2017, 05:21:33 PM

Quote from: golfmonke on March 28, 2017, 09:54:51 AM
Done!

New owner of Stratos 285 ProXL with Evinrude 150 HO.

As Rodney would say.

we must have

or it didn't happen we must have boat porn.

Donald Garner · March 28, 2017, 06:44:55 PM

Congrats on the new ride

Post some pictures when you get the chance.

Oldfart9999 · March 29, 2017, 06:25:39 AM

Pics, we need pics, no pics = no boat, we live to see boat porn, yes boat porn, is needed, we nhave to have a fix so you have an obligation to post pics, lot's and lot's of pics, it's our therapy and it keeps us "sane", if you don't send pics we'll camp out in your backyard!!!!
Rodney
PS Did I mention we need pics?

golfmonke · March 29, 2017, 09:33:57 PM

Pics.

golfmonke · March 29, 2017, 09:34:30 PM

More pics

Lipripper · March 30, 2017, 08:16:03 AM

That ought to make Rodney happy.

That is a sharp looking boat.

cojab · March 30, 2017, 12:22:08 PM

Nice ride. Congrats!

Donald Garner · March 30, 2017, 03:19:17 PM

Congrats on the new ride she is pretty

Oldfart9999 · March 31, 2017, 06:56:13 AM

NNIIIICCCCEEEEE!!!!!!! Thanks for the fix!!

Rodney

Donald Garner · March 31, 2017, 09:51:45 AM

GM

When you get the chance post those pictures over in the Stratos Boat section. Take the time to introduce yourself to the rest of the Stratos and Javelin Family.

West6550 · March 31, 2017, 02:56:02 PM

Beautiful boat, love that color scheme.

I had a 09 294xl with a Evinrude 200 HO and loved it! Enjoy!!

golfmonke · April 17, 2017, 07:56:26 AM

Mounted a Humminbird Helix 10 SI Mega at the console this weekend.

Ran the power wire up to the bow for when I get another unit for up front.

Replaced a faulty bilge pump that drained my battery, bilge pump light was always on even when switch was off.

Installed a keg guard.

Installed a keel guard.

Took it out for the first time, started instantly and ran great all day.

Water was a little rough, only trimmed it up enough to hit around 55 mph...

The boat did hit 68 with 3 people on board when I trialed it.

Oldfart9999 · April 18, 2017, 06:48:59 AM

Quote from: golfmonke on April 17, 2017, 07:56:26 AM
Mounted a Humminbird Helix 10 SI Mega at the console this weekend.

Ran the power wire up to the bow for when I get another unit for up front.

Replaced a faulty bilge pump that drained my battery, bilge pump light was always on even when switch was off.

Installed a keg guard.

Installed a keel guard.

Took it out for the first time, started instantly and ran great all day.

Water was a little rough, only trimmed it up enough to hit around 55 mph...

The boat did hit 68 with 3 people on board when I trialed it.

Good deal!!!!!
Rodney

Va_Hawghunter · April 18, 2017, 08:33:14 AM

Good deal, you are going to love it, I love the color scheme also

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