In a previous board there were discussions about the Max. HP for the new 285. the 2010 is 150. The boat looks the same to me. I own a magnum with a 175 so there is a difference somewhere. Just don't know where other than maybe a thicker transom.
In a previous board there were discussions about the Max. HP for the new 285. the 2010 is 150. The boat looks the same to me. I own a magnum with a 175 so there is a difference somewhere. Just don't know where other than maybe a thicker transom.
Hardy O
2014 skeeter ZX20
Yamaha 250 SHO
i thought they raised it to 175 for this year
Thers isnt a dramatic difference between a 150 and 175 anyway. Mine is a 97 and its rated for a 175 but I run a 150 and can run or out run plenty of the 175s
They had a Magnum package that rated it for a 175. The package consists of hot foor jack plate and trim on the wheel.
The 285 XL does have a 175 rating now.
Capacities & Specifications
Overall Hull Length 18' 6"
Beam 91"
Maximum H.P 175 H.P
Rod Box Length
 Port 7'
 Starboard 7'
Fuel Capacity (1) 36 gal.
Total Persons/Motor/Gear 1110 lbs.
Approximate Boat Weight 1500 lbs. (Single)
1550 lbs. (Dual)
The 285XT is rated to 150 though.
I went to the stratos web site under the specs for it there it says the max is 150. But there is only about 7mph difference in ones that had 150s that i ran with.
Hardy O
2014 skeeter ZX20
Yamaha 250 SHO
The bumpers were made a half of an inch wider is whatt I was told i 91" lets them rate it for a 175 & 90" is rated fro 150. Had the same issue between 2003 185 90" beam & rated for 150. 2004 285 Magnum XL 91" beam (they made rubber bumper half inch wider on each side) & rated for 175. Was told this by Stratos & said just another way the industry could rate higher for more speed. Same exact hull & same package Hotfoot, trim & Jack plate & everything except horsepower
2003 Stratos 18XL 2019 Mercury pro xs 150 4 stroke. Model # 1152F131D. Serial # 2B649764
its 175 on the 285 xl and 150 on the 285 xt the web site is from last year or 07 it hasnt been updated for a while.
If you runa 175 HPDI Vmax there is a bigger difference. IMO its the strongest/fastest 175 followed close by the Merc and the ETEC
I HAVE A FRIEND IN OUR CLUB THAT RUNS A 175 YAMMIE, HIS CANT RUN WITH MY OPTI, OF COURSE ITS ON A SKEETER SO HIS RIDE IS LITTLE HEAVIER.
Hardy O
2014 skeeter ZX20
Yamaha 250 SHO
i have a 04 285 mag with 6in jackplate hotfoot trim on wheel and i get 66.8 at 5300rpm two people in a tourment i bought it new and stratous said the differance was half in on both sides was what let it be rated for 175 my buddies have a 03 285 same boat as mine except half in shorter on each side only rated for 150.
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