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Location: Stevens Point, WI | I actually have a lot of experience with this boat. This boat was a brand new boat by Stratos in 2006. Heckels Marina in Eagle River had three of these in our rental department so I saw a lot of time in these this past summer. They are nice boats for the money.
However, the one major downfall I saw was with the boat was the very high sides it has. I tell you what, this boat was like a kite in basically any wind. I think you would be ok on the bay and Lake Michigan, however, but with such high sides, it definitely gets pushed around by the wind. If you were trolling you might be ok. But for an everyday use boat, by far not my first pick. Most of these boats you see are set up in a package deal. Come with a 115 Yamaha fourstroke. Great motor, however, it's in no means a speed demon. If your looking to use this boat as a fish and ski, I would suggest against it. You put 3-4 people in and try pulling a skier/tuber, you don't have much go with a 115. If your looking seriously, I believe this rig is rated for a 150, I would go with that. Just my thoughts. |
