Stratos 285 pro xl

[tarpon120]

Hey Zooker,

Appreciate the info. I had noticed the gas gauge was squirelly. I'm running a four stroke Yammy (150) and seems to be pretty good on gas when I stay around 4000 r's. I really haven't pushed it yet but seems very stable, no chine walking so far but sure it's coming. Thanks, Again

Anybody got any pointers on this boat???

[Bender]

What info are you looking for? I've got a 285.

[tarpon120]

Just looking for any feedback from owners of stratos good, bad or indifferent, Do' Dont's.
I looked at several brands and came across this boat at a deal I could not walk away from. Have not owned a bass boat since the mid 80's. Still continued to fish with buddies from their boats and took up kayak fishing a few years back, mainly rivers.

[Bender]

Overall I think the gas gauge is about the only real problem I have. From what I gather you can replace the sending unit with one of theses to fix the problem: http://www.centroidproducts.com/tableofc.htm . I have not done it yet.

I'm very happy with the boat. It's pretty quick and it fishes very well. It is a little bit of a wet ride when the waves are kicking up. I have added several things to mine like a worked 4 blade prop, 6" jackplate, gas shocks on lids, compartment lighting, etc. I also upgraded the electronics.

I have hit 65 GPS with my old 3 blade prop. and 62 with the 4 blade with a lot more weight in the boat. I have not had any serious chine walk problems. I have the 2 stroke 150 Yamaha.

I think it is a great boat for most all inland lakes but maybe not the best on the real big water but it gets through it.

[MallenManson]

Originally Posted by Bender

Overall I think the gas gauge is about the only real problem I have. From what I gather you can replace the sending unit with one of theses to fix the problem: http://www.centroidproducts.com/tableofc.htm . I have not done it yet.

I'm very happy with the boat. It's pretty quick and it fishes very well. It is a little bit of a wet ride when the waves are kicking up. I have added several things to mine like a worked 4 blade prop, 6" jackplate, gas shocks on lids, compartment lighting, etc. I also upgraded the electronics.

I have hit 65 GPS with my old 3 blade prop. and 62 with the 4 blade with a lot more weight in the boat. I have not had any serious chine walk problems. I have the 2 stroke 150 Yamaha.

I think it is a great boat for most all inland lakes but maybe not the best on the real big water but it gets through it.

It made MY eyes bug out!

[tarpon120]

Thanks for the info, I am running a three blade S/S prop and also have a jackplate, boat was loaded, dual console, hot foot, trim on wheel, three seats, hyd. steering. I feel it was really good buy <14. I am really happy with the boat, been out a few times only once when water wasn't white capping. Almost let the wife put more fish in the boat last time, she found an old motoroil with a chartruse tail. I had thrown everything, crank, jerk bait, lizards you name it. She finally gave me one and I saved face. Zoom ran some last year so I quickly bought some.