• Stratos has been manufacturing boats since the 1980s. Their boats are built completely wood-free. The company's website states that its technology produces better results and a higher level of customer satisfaction. Its designs offer easier access to necessary pumps and wiring. Their work falls under the auspices of the National Marine Manufacturers Association.
  
  

201 XL Evolutiion

• Tests of this boat by the website BoatTest showed that it could get up to 30 miles per hour in 7.8 seconds. The most economical speed was 36 miles per hour. The maximum range for the Evolution was 134 miles on a tank of gas.The top speed was 74 miles per hour in calm waters, and 72.5 in rough water. The Evolution is 249 inches long with a 96-inch beam and weighs 1,800 pounds. It can hold up to 50 gallons of fuel and 1,635 pounds of people and gear.
  
  

285 XL

• Testing of this boat revealed a top speed of 58.4 miles per hour while burning 22.2 gallons of gasoline per hour. The best cruise speed for the 285 XL is 34.3 miles per hour at 3.94 miles per gallon. The boat can run 128 miles on a single tank of gas. It can reach 30 miles per hour in 5.5 seconds. This boat is 222 inches long with a 91-inch beam and weighs 1,500 pounds. The fuel tank can hold 36 gallons of gasoline.
  
  

294 XL

• Tests on the 294 XL showed a top speed of 71.6 miles per hour, while burning 19.1 gallons of fuel per hour. The top cruising speed is 47.3 miles per hour, at a rate of 4.98 miles per gallon. This gives the boat a range of 161 miles per tank of gas. The 294 goes from standing still to 30 miles per hour in 4.6 seconds. This vessel is 234 inches long with a 91-inch beam. It can hold 36 gallons of gasoline and 1,700 pounds worth of people and equipment. This boat also offers a 34-gallon divided, aerated livewell.