Took my Stratos 185 out yesterday and as I am new to bass boats /outboards I'm slowly feeling my way around it. My last boat was a 20' Ski Sanger with 300hp V drive. Totally different beast from my 2003 185.
The hole shot on the 185 took a little getting used to, but I think I have that under control. Pretty cool how it jumps up on plane so fast and the power of the V150TLRB Yamaha is impressive. I can only imagine what a 250hp and up would do.
The Yamaha has a Mercury Marine Tempest Plus SS 25 pitch prop. In the mid 4000 rpm range im cruising at about 50mph. Haven't run WOT but was wondering what she would do. Think I'll wait until I am more comfortable with the handling of the boat.
So far I am really impressed with the power and ride