201XLE

[Jim Patry]

Are there any Stratos 201XLE owners out there. I need some info.
Is the livewell partition removeable.
What is the best top speed prop for an Evinrude 250 HO with the new M2 lower unit.
What is the top speed, how is the handling, ride.

[StratosBrad]

<table width="90%" cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 align=center><tr><td>Quote, originally posted by Jim Patry &raquo;</td></tr><tr><td class="quote">Are there any Stratos 201XLE owners out there. I need some info.
Is the livewell partition removeable.
What is the best top speed prop for an Evinrude 250 HO with the new M2 lower unit.
What is the top speed, how is the handling, ride.</td></tr></table>

I've never tried to take the partition out.

With the new Lu, I've hit 77.3 several times loaded. 77.8 light.
Handling is on rails, and very predictable. Little to no walk when set up correctly.
Rough water ride is outstanding, as are many boats with a seasoned driver.
I've had mine from pickwick, to the Potomac and everywhere in between. Wouldn't trade it for anything. I'm running a 28 raker II with PVS holes added. Holeshot is great and plenty of get up and go at any speed.

[stratos201evolution]

Partition is not removable on my 2011.

83 top speed with SHO

Full Load 79 all day.

[craigs06]

Partition not removable on my '09. Generally great ride, does not like a side wake hitting the hull at speed, but most boats don't either. Mike Allen ran a 250 Rude to 85 gps, don't remember what prop. Mine has a 300 Hammer with a phase 3 HydroTec kit, plus a couple more go fast items. I can fish 2, loaded heavy, in the eighties no problem. I really like the boat, especially all the storage and the seats.

[Jim Patry]

I really hope the partition can be taken out. We have Northern pike series here in Ontario Canada. Them long toothy critters need a BIG well to get them back to the weight-in alive.
Thanks for the info guys, a 201 XLE will be in the driveway in late March

[stratos201evolution]

Oh, I hate it that water rides over the back if you dont slow down properly!

[Jim Patry]

I have owned several Stratos boats....never had one that didnt wash the back deck when shutting down fast.
If thats the only problem I will have with a 201XLE..........been there.

[Nashville Marine]

Jim,the livewell partition is not removable however we have had to replace them before.. And you have to take two and cut them in half and let them overlap then thru-bolt.. that may be an option for you

[Jim Patry]

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Jim,the livewell partition is not removable however we have had to replace them before.. And you have to take two and cut them in half and let them overlap then thru-bolt.. that may be an option for you.


So removing the partition will not take away from the integrety(strength) of the livewell.

[Promaxxum]

stratos201evolution


What prop are you using and what gearcase??

[Jim Patry]

The 201XLE on order has an M2 lower unit and a 28 Raker II.

[Promaxxum]

TO: stratos201evolution

What prop are you using and what gearcase??

[stratos201evolution]

I am running the T1 25 pitch that has been blueprinted by Mark.

I have no clue about the gearcase???

[Promaxxum]

stratos201evolution

Have you figured out what gearcase you have??

[rodbender1]

2009 210 evo w/ 250 HO and new M2 case.

75.4 loaded team tourny, 3/4 gas, 3/4 live well water, 2 people (450lbs). 27 Fury stock @ 5980 rpms.

I believe a 27 fury worked and turned up (to 28) will get me within 1.5 - 2mph of top speed loaded w/lightning case. hole shot is not an issue w/my fury.

[stratos201evolution]

How do I find out which gear case??

[rodbender1]

<table width="90%" cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 align=center><tr><td>Quote, originally posted by stratos201evolution &raquo;</td></tr><tr><td class="quote">How do I find out which gear case??</td></tr></table>

what year is your engine.
lightning will be more pointed, and no low water intakes

Here is a pic on the LIGHTNING (1.71 ratio)



Here is a pic of the M2 (1.85 ratio)




Modified by rodbender1 at 4:09 PM 2/8/2012

[stratos201evolution]

I have the 1.71 from the looks of it. I have a 2010 SHO 250.

[Jim Patry]

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Houston we have a problem!

[rodbender1]

<table width="90%" cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 align=center><tr><td>Quote, originally posted by stratos201evolution &raquo;</td></tr><tr><td class="quote">I have the 1.71 from the looks of it. I have a 2010 SHO 250.</td></tr></table>

You have Yammy SHO??

Or a Rude HO???