Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Stratos 202 Elite 2012 vs Stratos 486 Fish & Ski 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Stratos 202 Elite 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 202 Elite 2012 carries a rated maximum of 225 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.
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 202 Elite 2012 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
Model202 Elite
Model486 Fish & Ski
Model Year2012
Model Year2005
Measurements / Dimensions
BeamWithout Rubrail: 95 in. With Rubrail: 96-1/2 in
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.46
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches96.5
Beam - Inchesnot available
Depth - Detail19 in
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters48.26
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches19
Depth - Inchesnot available
Weight - DetailSingle Console & Tiller Models: 1,950 lbs. Dual Console: 2,000 lbs
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg907.18
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.2
Weight - lbs.not available
Length - Feet19.67
Length - Feet18
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 8 in
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 6 in
Length overall - Meters5.99
Length overall - Meters5.64
Length overall - Inches236
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: 225
Horsepowernot available
Operational Info
Maximum capacityTotal Person / Motor / Gear: 1,500 lbs
Maximum capacitynot available
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over allWith Motor Down: 23 ft. 6 in. With Motor Down & Swing Away Tongue Open: 21 ft. 6 in
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Weight5,000 lbs
Trailer - Weightnot available