Any Opinions on a 98 Stratos 201 Pro Elite?

dbltap · 02-02-09, 07:32 PM

I'm currently looking at a 1998 Stratos 201 Pro Elite w/Evinrude 200 20'. Anyone ever own one or fish from one long enough to have a lasting impression? Price isn't the issue right now. I want to know if the rig is a reliable well made unit.

Thanks

zooker · 02-02-09, 07:44 PM

one of the best boat designs i have ever seen in bass boats..it is one of the #1 selling bass boats of all time..handles rough water with ease.. fishes better than nearly any boat made..

200 rudes are great moters mid and top end are great.however hole shot tends to bog with a 3 blade prop i would definatly go with a 4 blade renegade 25p. i know a guy with this set up the 4 blade 25p lost him only 1 mph gps..we are talking a top speed of 72 gps..

zooker

bamabassman · 02-02-09, 09:01 PM

zooker ain't this also the same design as my 97 cajun?

i have a 97 cajun, with a 200 johnson venom. runs likea scalded DAWG! got it up to 71 with just ME and my gear in it.and i have a 3 blade regular ol prop on mine. don't ask me the pitch, i ain't no motor head,lmao.

zooker · 02-02-09, 10:02 PM

actually the cajun,stratos,sprint boats went head to head back in the day..the cajun is a bout 200 pounds heavier hull weight the sprint 300 pounds fatter.

the johnny venom and rude intruder were/are the same moter..belive it is a 3.0L block..the lower unit-depending on year- is where most of the differance is..johnson's havin a slightly differant gearing.that is if it is stock original.

bama the stock renegade 4 blade got him out of the hole much better. he was really having a hard time planing out with full livewells.-runnin a 26p 3blade-

zooker

ho_shi · 02-02-09, 10:43 PM

i myself am lookin at a 94ish stratos 201

I fish from one in the back seat and just love this boat. The one I am lookin at is a dual console They are one sweet ride!!!

strat201 · 03-09-09, 01:39 PM

I'm prob to late to comment on this but i own a 1999 201PE and love it, it has a 2006 225 EtecHO and I run 75 all day alone with a tourney load. The ride in rough water is amazingly stable and it fishes just as good I'm 6'1" 280 and the consoles have plenty of leg room for my frame. I hope this helps.

Tennessee · 03-09-09, 10:19 PM

I have a 1994 Stratos 285 XL PRO with a 150 Johnson and I love my boat Top speed me and my gear 65 mph I have a 4 blade prop

Just thought i would add to the

STRATOS ROCKS POST

What about Javelins I thought they were combined..If not they sure do share the same hull design

02-02-09, 07:44 PM	#2
zooker BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: denton nc Posts: 13,441	one of the best boat designs i have ever seen in bass boats..it is one of the #1 selling bass boats of all time..handles rough water with ease.. fishes better than nearly any boat made.. 200 rudes are great moters mid and top end are great.however hole shot tends to bog with a 3 blade prop i would definatly go with a 4 blade renegade 25p. i know a guy with this set up the 4 blade 25p lost him only 1 mph gps..we are talking a top speed of 72 gps.. zooker __________________ the godfather.. aml in remission since 7-20-09

02-02-09, 10:02 PM	#4
zooker BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: denton nc Posts: 13,441	actually the cajun,stratos,sprint boats went head to head back in the day..the cajun is a bout 200 pounds heavier hull weight the sprint 300 pounds fatter. the johnny venom and rude intruder were/are the same moter..belive it is a 3.0L block..the lower unit-depending on year- is where most of the differance is..johnson's havin a slightly differant gearing.that is if it is stock original. bama the stock renegade 4 blade got him out of the hole much better. he was really having a hard time planing out with full livewells.-runnin a 26p 3blade- zooker __________________ the godfather.. aml in remission since 7-20-09 Last edited by zooker; 02-02-09 at 10:12 PM.

03-09-09, 10:19 PM	#7
Tennessee BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: West,TN Posts: 188	Well I have a 1994 Stratos 285 XL PRO with a 150 Johnson and I love my boat Top speed me and my gear 65 mph I have a 4 blade prop Just thought i would add to the STRATOS ROCKS POST What about Javelins I thought they were combined..If not they sure do share the same hull design

02-02-09, 07:32 PM	#1
dbltap BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 44	Any Opinions on a 98 Stratos 201 Pro Elite? I'm currently looking at a 1998 Stratos 201 Pro Elite w/Evinrude 200 20'. Anyone ever own one or fish from one long enough to have a lasting impression? Price isn't the issue right now. I want to know if the rig is a reliable well made unit. Thanks

02-02-09, 09:01 PM	#3
bamabassman BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: cedar bluff, alabama Posts: 15,292	zooker ain't this also the same design as my 97 cajun? i have a 97 cajun, with a 200 johnson venom. runs likea scalded DAWG! got it up to 71 with just ME and my gear in it.and i have a 3 blade regular ol prop on mine. don't ask me the pitch, i ain't no motor head,lmao.

02-02-09, 10:43 PM	#5
ho_shi BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Granbury, Tx Posts: 46	i myself am lookin at a 94ish stratos 201 I fish from one in the back seat and just love this boat. The one I am lookin at is a dual console They are one sweet ride!!!

03-09-09, 01:39 PM	#6
strat201 BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Cedar Rapids, Iowa Posts: 2	I'm prob to late to comment on this but i own a 1999 201PE and love it, it has a 2006 225 EtecHO and I run 75 all day alone with a tourney load. The ride in rough water is amazingly stable and it fishes just as good I'm 6'1" 280 and the consoles have plenty of leg room for my frame. I hope this helps.

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