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    Stratos Composite-Definition?

    For those of you who own a Stratos hull that is constructed of composite can someone please tell me what is the definition of composite and what materials are used in the construction of a hull / transom. I own a 2003 Stratos Pro XL 201 with composite construction and would like to know. I have a Mercury Verado 250 plus two 8 ft talons on the back transom
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    2003 Stratos 201 XL Pro
    2005 Mercury Verado 250
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    #2
    All fiberglass and Resin. No Wood.

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    composite could be sawdust & resin or whatever mixed with resin. Doesn't necessarily mean it's solid fiberglass.I will say though that i've owned a few & own an 03 stratos right now & never had a single transom problem. Just be sure to keep all screw holes for transducers, livewell intakes etc & jackplate bolts sealed & you shouldn't have a problem. .
    Last edited by Les Young; 01-17-2019 at 08:11 PM.

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    #4
    Im not positive on boats specifically but generally in composites, sandwiched between the glass is a honeycomb structure as opposed to plywood.

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    #5
    For me it's the question of strength, how strong is it ? . Other brands of boats vs the Stratos ,is the Stratos as strong or stronger in regards to hull strength ?
    2003 Stratos 201 XL Pro
    2005 Mercury Verado 250
    Hds5, Hds9, Hds 9

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    Prolly not a lot of difference...
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