Matching a modified vee Stratos 294 XLE 2009 against a deep vee Stratos 476 SF 2009 means you're likely deciding between two genuinely different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Stratos 294 XLE 2009 at 19,0 ft versus Stratos 476 SF 2009 at 17,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Stratos 294 XLE 2009 tips the scales at 175 lbs — 160 lbs more than the Stratos 476 SF 2009 at 15 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 200 hp, the Stratos 294 XLE 2009 has a 85-hp advantage over the Stratos 476 SF 2009's 115-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Stratos 294 XLE 2009 carries 36 gallons versus 23 gallons in the Stratos 476 SF 2009. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
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: Performance buyers should lean toward the Stratos 294 XLE 2009 and its 200-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Stratos 476 SF 2009 with its 115-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.