I have an old Stratos. She is getting a few years on her now, but she is still solid. No structural problems at all. Little heavier hull since it is older, but she still goes pretty fast. I don't have any complaints.

I recently bought a 2003 Stratos 201 ProXL and I absolutely love it so far. The previous owner took good care of it and was almost flawless for an '03. I havnt really been in real rough water yet but the ride is really nice. One thing I noticed is the seats have a higher back than most boats which makes for a more comfortable ride. There is an '05 201 XL for sale here on the forum that looks like a real nice ride, I think 02Fish is trying to sell it. I don't know the guy but he has a nice boat for sale, you might check it out.

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Mines a 92' 201,its been a goodern,no complaints.

Just bought a 2003 Procraft 210 super pro. I love it but since its my first big fiberglass i really cant compare it to anything. The day i test drove it there were easily 30mph NW winds. The ride was rough but i imagine most would be in those kind of winds. Most light chop days on the water though its a good ride going 60+.

Kinda depends how much you want to spend. If you do your research and are willing to expand the area from which you make your purchase, you can find one. Back in September of 2004 my Ranger 373 Bassmaster Classic burned up in a boat shed fire. Since I really liked the hull and did not want to spend any more than I got from the insurance settlement, I pretty much expanded my search nation wide. I found a 372V in Denver that had been purchased new by a gentleman who was 78 years old at the time. I looked at pics of the boat, contacted the dealer who had serviced the boat since it was new, and when he said that if he were buying a used boat, that would be the one he bought, I knew it was pretty much exactly what I was looking for. I drove to Denver, did a once over on the boat and brought it back to Texas with me. It served me well till my oldest son and I started fishing tournaments together, and we decided we needed a bigger boat.


P.S. I'm the one that said one of my Bassclub Members used a Pro Craft when his boat was being worked on. He was the one that called it a Procrap. Of Course with 18 Members of our club owning BassCats, most of us are a bit partial.

My BIL has a '94 Stratos he won in a McDs BBS, and that thing is still rock solid. In fact I have told him if he ever sells his boat I would take it off his hands. And the only reason he even thinks of selling it, is cause he wants a 21 footer.


Dear Lord, please bless Billy with lots of work so he can afford that shiny new boat he so badly wants...

I have a 21' stratos. take waves very, well extended pitching deck gives you all the room you need

Have Fished out of a 94 Procraft 180 DC for the past 12 years and this boat is still Rock solid, The only issue I have is that Tracker has stoped production

92 also - evinrude 150 runs like a top, never had any problems (KNOCK ON WOOD)................

and if he likes legends he should buy mine haha

Im shocked at all the people that are so sold on Procraft.

I mean what Im about to say literally- YOU COULD NOT PAY ME $200
to fish voluntarily in a Procraft. It is the worst riding piece of garbage on the water IMO. My best friend has one too and can't sell it- the worst riding boat created.. again- IMO.

I think it just shows that buying a boat is completely a personal decision. Most people in our club wouldn't touch a nitro- yet our AOY drives one.

I second the Legends and the older Champions are great rough water boats. As far as boats going to shop- most boats go to the shop because of the motor- so I think that's an irrelevant point.

Take the time and test drive a bunch- you'll find yours!!!!!

I used to own a 1994 Stratos 270. It was a good boat never gave me any problems. Not the best ridin boat in rough water but it could handle a moderate chop pretty good.

I have a 99 pro craft 200 bass dc. with a 200 EFI. i love the boat. to me it mixes a little bit of everything you want. its perdy fast and handles ruf water good. I love the way it sets in the water but thats just me.

If your in the metro plex, and want to test a Stratos I own a 201xl that is for sale. Just ordered my new one last week. Stratos is a great boat! Great in rough water, great top speed! Or if your looking for a new one let me know and I'll put you with a good rep up at Cabela's. They really know how to take care of you there.