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  1. 09-17-2021, 11:54 PM #1
    Stratos Fan
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    Stratos 258 and a Jackplate

    Hi guys. I was hoping some of you could offer opinions. I have a '97 Stratos 28 with a 70hp Johnson on the back. Its a good little boat and keeps me on the water while I save a bit to graduate into a larger Stratos. On calm water and trimmed up just right, I can get 40mph out of it. I have a friend that offered me a manual jackplate. What would be the benefit of installing the jackplate? Would I get an increase in speed? That's really my only goal at this point. Thank you in advance for some "pernters."
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    #2 09-18-2021, 07:41 AM
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    #3 09-18-2021, 08:25 AM
    Don't think you will gain very much top end speed. I could be wrong. Not sure it would be worth it for the potential gain. What is the max hp that hull is rated for ?
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    #4 09-18-2021, 08:51 AM
    Its rated for a 70hp but in the following year, Stratos upped it to 90hp.
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    #5 09-18-2021, 09:12 AM
    I wouldn't do it. Be content and wait till you can upgrade.
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    #6 09-18-2021, 10:10 PM
    I think I'll keep it as is. Thanks for the advice.
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    #7 09-21-2021, 06:30 PM
    Well it LOOKS cool. It my also change the way your boat trims out at low speed making it difficult to go slow and see over the bow.
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