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    04 Stratos 285 Pro XL Opinions

    I have the opportunity to buy a 2004 Stratos 285 Pro Xl with same year Evinrude Direct Injected 150hp engine. What does everyone think of this rig? Is the engine pretty solid? Also the boat is still in winter storage. The dealer wanted to know if I wanted to put a deposit to hold it pending inspection. Is this something I should feel comfortable with? It is a reputable dealer, but I just never put a deposit on something I have not at least seen yet.

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    Re: 04 Stratos 285 Pro XL Opinions (ryan71184)

    I would want to atleast see it before I put money down on it. That said I have an 04 285 PRO XL. I think the boat fishes and rides very well for it's size. Plenty of storage also. Can't help with the motor I have a V-MAX

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    Re: 04 Stratos 285 Pro XL Opinions (99 Cardinal)

    Thanks for the reply. Yea I told him to call me when I can see it.

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    Re: 04 Stratos 285 Pro XL Opinions (ryan71184)

    Got that combo in an 03 model and no issues with boat or motor. Very solid combo!

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    Re: 04 Stratos 285 Pro XL Opinions (ryan71184)

    A lot of 285s on here and I think we all like them. Great boat if its in good shape and motor is fine. Get it.
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    Re: 04 Stratos 285 Pro XL Opinions (ryan71184)

    I have a 04 285 magnum. I love it, fishes like a bigger boat. I have a mercury so cant help you with the motor but the boat is great

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    I have a 2006 285 pro xl, great boat just wish mine was a single console. Boat rides well and fishes like a big boat. Youll like it

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    love mine so far!

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    Re: 04 Stratos 285 Pro XL Opinions (ryan71184)

    that DI is a solid engine and is pretty fuel efficient. I haven't had any problems with mine.
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    Re: 04 Stratos 285 Pro XL Opinions (StratosNCO)

    I have a 2004 Stratos 285 Pro XL with a 150hp Johnson motor and enjoy it alot. I never had any issues with my boat. But i did have a VRO pump problem. I am currently on my third one. But besides that it is a great boat.

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    Re: 04 Stratos 285 Pro XL Opinions (threeriversmarine)

    285's are a great hull. (Most of my mates have 190 bugs. There's not much else available down here.) They have a bit of speed on me but that's the Verado. I've got a softer ride and a more stable platform. Get it!

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    Re: 04 Stratos 285 Pro XL Opinions (ryan71184)

    As other's have said.. good boat. I have an 03 with Johnson 150 and it fishes great and has a good ride for and 18.5 boat.
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    Re: 04 Stratos 285 Pro XL Opinions (ryan71184)

    I would like to thank everyone for the replies I am going down to look at the boat this weekend.

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    I have an 04 Stratos 285 pro xl w/ 150 Evinrude direct injection love the boat rides nice gets right up on plane never had any issues w/ Engine.Just curious did he give you a price.I’m thinking about selling mine the end of the season going to be 80 May 5th it’s getting harder every year and a bad back doesn’t help.I’ll probably cry when I see it go.
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    This is a 10 year-old thread. Pretty sure prices won't compare now

    But boats are selling at a premium right now due to low supply.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Javelin389 View Post
    This is a 10 year-old thread. Pretty sure prices won't compare now

    But boats are selling at a premium right now due to low supply.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Javelin389 View Post
    This is a 10 year-old thread. Pretty sure prices won't compare now

    But boats are selling at a premium right now due to low supply.
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