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    Considering buying a 2000 Stratos 20SS Extreme SC

    I am looking at buying a 2000 Stratos 20SS Extreme SC. Looking for opinions on the boat. It has a 2013 200HP Evinrude e-tech with 168 hours, and a brand new 2018 single axle galvanized trailer. Wondering how this boat performs in rough water, as I fish lake Eire, and lake Ontario a bunch. Top speed is not my main concern. Any feedback helps

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    I went from a 98 481vs ranger with a 200 Mariner to a 99 21ss with a 14 225opti and just got back from sturgeon Bay and mille lacs and gotta say I'd rather have my ranger ride wise. Because of the longer length compared to my ranger it skips over smaller waves good but I can feel a lot of hull flex.

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    my 20ss does fine in big water--been on erie many times (wasn't too bad of waves though) and barkley (many times even when too bad to be on lake) handled it fine would get a 4 blade prop also-- will run about 70 without shallow water anchors likely 65-68 with
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    Buddy has one and with rough water stress cracks will form on top of the gunnels. Also fixed his leak as water kept getting in the bilge. Known issues that not enough caulk under rub rail at stern and when backing up and or 25 mph water will enter under Rub rail.
    Also is the Etec a dfi motor? Dfi Etec seems to be more reliable and long lasting.

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    How much is the boat ?

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    Quote Originally Posted by javelin90 View Post
    Buddy has one and with rough water stress cracks will form on top of the gunnels. Also fixed his leak as water kept getting in the bilge. Known issues that not enough caulk under rub rail at stern and when backing up and or 25 mph water will enter under Rub rail.
    Also is the Etec a dfi motor? Dfi Etec seems to be more reliable and long lasting.
    no cracking or leaks on my boat--e tec great motor also
    2022 z519 cup 225 merc 4s ser # 3B210484. 2--hds12 live units. 2 poles, atlas plate, ghost, hamby's, active target, merc digital gauges
    2002 basscat pantera 3 (dad bought new) sold 8-2-22
    2000 stratos 20 ss (bought new) 200 hp Rude ficht great boat/motor sold 11-21
    pulled by a 2500HD Denali
    proud dad of an ARMY Captain
    MAGA
    ASE/GM Master tech before tools

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    I have one. I like it, rides fine. Don't like the splash well (or lack of) configuration. With Power Poles, pumps and four grp 31 batteries I get a lot of water wash when I shut it down.
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    Quote Originally Posted by NailerB View Post
    I have one. I like it, rides fine. Don't like the splash well (or lack of) configuration. With Power Poles, pumps and four grp 31 batteries I get a lot of water wash when I shut it down.

    easy boat to drive fast, tough boat to slow down fast and not get a wet back from the wave coming over the stern!!!
    2022 z519 cup 225 merc 4s ser # 3B210484. 2--hds12 live units. 2 poles, atlas plate, ghost, hamby's, active target, merc digital gauges
    2002 basscat pantera 3 (dad bought new) sold 8-2-22
    2000 stratos 20 ss (bought new) 200 hp Rude ficht great boat/motor sold 11-21
    pulled by a 2500HD Denali
    proud dad of an ARMY Captain
    MAGA
    ASE/GM Master tech before tools

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    Quote Originally Posted by NailerB View Post
    I have one. I like it, rides fine. Don't like the splash well (or lack of) configuration. With Power Poles, pumps and four grp 31 batteries I get a lot of water wash when I shut it down.
    I learned this real fast!

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