Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Stratos 201 XL Evolution 2013 vs Stratos Boats 176 XT 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Stratos 201 XL Evolution 2013 vs Stratos Boats 176 XT 2008 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 power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 50 hp, the Stratos Boats 176 XT 2008 has a 25-hp advantage over the Stratos 201 XL Evolution 2013's 25-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Stratos 201 XL Evolution 2013 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Stratos Boats 176 XT 2008 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 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Stratos 201 XL Evolution 2013 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 Boats 176 XT 2008 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
MakeStratos
Makenot available
Model201 XL Evolution
Modelnot available
Model Year2013
Model Yearnot available
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 - Feet17
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 9 in
Length overall - Detail17.00 ft
Length overall - Meters6.32
Length overall - Meters5.18
Length overall - Inches249
Length overall - Inches204
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
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeoutboard
HorsepowerMaximum: 25
Horsepower50 hp
Engine makenot available
Engine makeYamaha
Operational Info
Maximum capacityTotal Person / Motor / Gear: 1,400 lbs
Maximum capacitynot available
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower
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