Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Stratos 1760DV 2008 vs Stratos 486 Fish & Ski 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Stratos 1760DV 2008 vs Stratos 486 Fish & Ski 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.
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 486 Fish & Ski 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
Model486 Fish & Ski
Model Year2008
Model Year2005
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam92 in
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.34
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches92
Beam - Inchesnot available
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
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,480 lbs
Maximum capacitynot available
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over all20 ft
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Width98 in
Trailer - Widthnot available