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| First off the reata is a great choice (but i am biased since i own one). My advice is to NOT underpower. In fact, i believe it will hurt gas mileage. You want enough motor to move that boat. Generally a 150 is matched with the 1850 reata. I have the 175hp on mine and i am getting stellar gas mileage with my suzuki. but under powering will just make you hit the throttle harder to get the boat on plane etc..... The reata is rated for a 175 max and i suggest you go for it. But a 150 works too. I just wouldn't go any less than that.
the stratos is a good boat too, in fact my cousin has one. He has a 150 opti on his. It moves that boat sufficiently. However, he was unable to pull up a skier that weighted 240lbs with his. He is pitched at 21. His boat is also only 4 years old and the rub rail fell off, bilge pump stopped working and he commented he is quite disappointed in the quality. The stratos will save you money but the ranger will last longer and have better resale IMO... Spend a little more now and be happier down the road. RANGER! (with a 175hp motor)
Edited by jackson 6/25/2010 12:32 PM
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