Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Stratos 201 XL 2009 vs Stratos 486 Fish & Ski 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Stratos 201 XL 2009 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 2009 carries a rated maximum of 250 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 2009 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 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Stratos 201 XL 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 2,0 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
Model486 Fish & Ski
Model Year2009
Model Year2005
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam95 in
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.41
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches95
Beam - Inchesnot available
Weight - DetailSingle Console: 1,800 lbs
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg816.47
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.18
Weight - lbs.not available
Length - Feet2
Length - Feet18
Length - Inches8
Length - Inches6
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 8 in
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 6 in
Length overall - Meters6.3
Length overall - Meters5.64
Length overall - Inches248
Length overall - Inches222
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail50 gal. (1)
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
Engine max250 hp
Engine maxnot available
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,575 lbs
Maximum capacitynot available
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over allWith Swing-Away Tongue Open: 22 ft. 8 in
Trailer - Length over allnot available