Hi All, I took a visit to my local stratos dealer yesterday and took a look around at the 275, 285 and 294. The sales man pointed me to two 2008 leftovers. one of them was a 275 and the other is a 294. specs are as follows.

2008 275xl with Evinrude 115 Etec
Nassau Royal Blue Flake/ Silver Blue Flake/ Gunmetal Flake
Dual Console
Max 70SC-42 bg 24V FC T/M
Minn Kota 5 x 2 Charger
Team Package (Compartment Lights, Tacklebox Organizer, 8 Tube Rod Organizer, Hot Foot, Nitrogen Lid Lifts)
Said he would sell it for 23k

2008 294xl with Evinrude 200 HO
Green Mist Flake/ Silver Flake/ Cloud Gray Hull
Sand Carpet
80lb. Minn-Kota Max Trolling Motor
3 Bank 10 Amp Charger
Livewell Pumpout System
Tilt Steering Wheel with Hydraulic Steering
Bike Seat and Pro Pole
Team Package(Compartment Lighting Package, Tacklebox Organizer Kit,8 Tube Rod Organizer, Hot Foot, Nitrogen Lid Lifts, Teleflex Pro Trim)
Said he would sell it for 30k

Not exactly sure how these deals are. This would be my first new boat purchase. I know the 2010s are on the way so these are essentially two model years old. I know id be happy with either. To me the 294 seems like the better of the two. any advice would be greatly appreciated!! thanks in advance.

Rich