Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Stratos 1760DV 2008 vs Stratos 285 Pro XL 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Stratos 1760DV 2008 vs Stratos 285 Pro XL 2005 comparison sits squarely in the category of decisions where specs alone won't tell the whole story — intended use, storage, and long-term ownership costs all factor in.
The Stratos 285 Pro XL 2005 tops out at 150 hp. Engine specs for the Stratos 1760DV 2008 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.
Both boats are rated for 5 passengers — a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
Bottom line: The Stratos 1760DV 2008 and Stratos 285 Pro XL 2005 are closely matched on the specs that matter most. Test-ride both on the water you actually use, check current dealer pricing, and factor in long-term service access before you sign.
General Boat Info
Model1760DV
Model285 Pro XL
Model Year2008
Model Year2005
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.34
Beam - Meters2.31
Beam - Inches92
Beam - Inches91
Depth - Detail20.5 in
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters53.34
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches20.5
Depth - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail1,490 lbs
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg675.85
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.149
Weight - lbs.not available
Height [transom]20 in
Height [transom]not available
Length - Feet17
Length - Feet18
Length - Inches6
Length - Inches6
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 6 in
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 6 in
Length overall - Meters5.33
Length overall - Meters5.64
Length overall - Inches21
Length overall - Inches222
Body / Hull
Hull materialComposite
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail36 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters136.27
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal36
Engine maxnot available
Engine max150 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,480 lbs
Maximum capacity1,120 lbs
Storagenot available
StorageLivewell: 24 gal
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over all20 ft
Trailer - Length over all22 ft. 0 in. With Retractable Tongue: 20 ft. 2 in
Trailer - Width98 in
Trailer - Widthnot available