Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Stratos 201 XL Evolution 2012 vs Stratos 486 Fish & Ski 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Stratos 201 XL Evolution 2012 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.
The Stratos 201 XL Evolution 2012 carries a rated maximum of 25 hp. Engine data for the Stratos 486 Fish & Ski 2005 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Stratos 201 XL Evolution 2012 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Stratos 486 Fish & Ski 2005 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Stratos 201 XL Evolution 2012 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Stratos 201 XL Evolution 2012 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 20,8 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Stratos 486 Fish & Ski 2005 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
Model201 XL Evolution
Model486 Fish & Ski
Model Year2012
Model Year2005
Measurements / Dimensions
BeamWithout Rubrail: 96 in. With Rubrail: 97-1/2 in
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.49
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches97.5
Beam - Inchesnot available
Depth - Detail22 in
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters55.88
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches22
Depth - Inchesnot available
Weight - DetailSingle Console & Tiller Models: 1,800 lbs. Dual Console: 1,850 lbs
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg839.15
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.185
Weight - lbs.not available
Length - Feet20.75
Length - Feet18
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 9 in
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 6 in
Length overall - Meters6.32
Length overall - Meters5.64
Length overall - Inches249
Length overall - Inches222
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches6
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail50 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters189.27
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal5
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
HorsepowerMaximum: 25
Horsepowernot available
Operational Info
Maximum capacityTotal Person / Motor / Gear: 1,400 lbs
Maximum capacitynot available
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over allWith Motor Down: 24 ft. 9 in. With Motor Down & Swing Away Tongue Open: 22 ft. 9 in
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Weight5,000 lbs
Trailer - Weightnot available