Difference between a 282 and a 285

[J Rathburn]

Hey floks. I'm looking a a 1997 Stratos 282 DC with a 05 Merc 150hp XR6. I've been looking all over the net for information about these boats but only found a bit on BBC. Seem to find all kinds on the 285. What is the difference between the two? Are their any issues with the 282? Does anyone here have one? What the fishability like and layout? Any information would be great. Thanks in advance.
Jeff

[Ohirolina]

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[rchavis]

The 285 H.p. rated 150 -175
Length 18'10''
Beam 89''
Max hull weight approx. 1420 lb
Fuel 40 Gals
The 282 H.P. Rated 130- 175
Length 18'3''
Beam 91
Max hull weight approx 1390LBS
Fuel 38 Gals
STRATOS BOATS 1997 YEAR
You in luck huk berry just find this book this weeek end

ALSO the inside depth is 21" on the 285 and 19" on the 282 boat

[bcbassking]

abit off topic but do you have the specs on a 1994 284 dc?

[rchavis]

Sorry I dont my be C&O Marine can help you . I find this book this week end cleaning up . I probally pick it up at a boat show in the day ? Sorry

[TheBeast]

I bought a 1997 282 VR with a Fast Strike 150 a little over a month ago and love it. Has plenty of speed (60 on gps) handles rough water well and gets on plane quickly and easily. Only complaint is the amount of storage (gonna fix that this winter) and the seat sets to close to the trollin motor pedal.


Modified by TheBeast at 10:43 AM 9/26/2011

[Jeremiah Ballard]

rchavis do you still have the book? Just bought a 282 in May and can't find much info on it.

[dryhorn2]

The 282 is a great boat, handles well and if setup properly will do over 60mph.

[rchavis]

rchavis do you still have the book? Just bought a 282 in May and can't find much info on it.

Let me check , it's around the house . Got to have eye work next week (cataract)