I am picking up a new 09 294 XLE with a 200 Yamaha HPDI next Saturday. It will be my second Stratos. I bought my first one in 1993 and kept for 5 years. I have had Skeeters since. Trading in a Skeeter on the Stratos. Any info anyone can give me on what to expect with this boat?
Thanks,
Don
I have the same boat. It is a mid 70s boat, and faster if step up right. Handles well and the ride is great. My previous boats were a Procraft and a Skeeter. The Stratos will out perform both in every aspect when compaired to equal size and powered boats.
What set-up are you running? This does not have a jackplate on it. I have not decided if I want to add one or not.
Right now I am running a 6 inch plate at 2.5 inches belowe the pad. I am running a 26 Fury, which is a good all around prop. I think I could turn a 27 and get into the upper 70s. It will 76 with the 26 Fury.
Onemore, how are your vent holes plugged? Do you have any blowout trying to plane?
Two open and one with large pug.
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