I Saved a 39 Year Old Stratos Bass Boat (What I Learned)

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Жыл бұрын

Filmed a few videos in this rig but never really gave a video just talking about it. I will do a more detailed video on this later. This is just a story of how I got it and what all I had to do to it.

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@jeffandwendyrobillard5570 Жыл бұрын

Good restoration job! You may want to see about repacking/replacing (if necessary) those trailer bearings also before getting on the road. Good luck with the rig!

@qfastqfast Жыл бұрын

Can’t wait to see what your going to do with this

@martyosborne1684 Жыл бұрын

Those old black max motors are tough. Even in their old age they can still be fairly reliable

@lunkerlife7685 Жыл бұрын

Yeah it’s had some hiccups but it hasn’t let me Down on the water yet

@walleyechannel Жыл бұрын

My first bass boat was an 85 355V with a 115 tall Merc. Great riding little boats. Brings back memories.

@lunkerlife7685 Жыл бұрын

Sounds like a nice settup! Yeah I forgot to mention in this video how shocked I was about the smooth ride in such an old small rig.

@juliohernandez6374 Жыл бұрын

Nice job restoring this dinosaur. I hope it brings you years of enjoyment

@lunkerlife7685 Жыл бұрын

I do as well. I appreciate it. This market for used boats is so ridiculous you got to take what you can get

@nb738 Жыл бұрын

Great rig

@lunkerlife7685 Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@user-ly4kw3vy7y Жыл бұрын

You did good.

@lunkerlife7685 Жыл бұрын

Thanks! definitely a fun but time consuming project

@bassneckfishing2505 Жыл бұрын

Looks good

@lunkerlife7685 Жыл бұрын

I appreciate it!

@levialston518 Жыл бұрын

Things quickly add up but cheaper than new

@lunkerlife7685 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely! Maintenance is cheaper than a payment!

@robertrieckenberg282 10 ай бұрын

I am restoring a 1988 Stratos 270v 17.5 foot bass boat having trouble with hole shot with a 13.5 x 19 prop was wondering what the pitch and diameter of prop you are running

@JesusUgalde-ts6td 2 ай бұрын

How’s the transom holding up on yours? I have an 85 model and I’m debating opening that can of worms.

@winstonrocco1981 Жыл бұрын

Bought a 87 stratos 179 v brand new great boat and fast. Mine looked like yours except the color

@lunkerlife7685 Жыл бұрын

It does have some speed when I need it to. I want to bring all the oxidation out and the original colors back at some point when I get the time!

@PunkR0ckz09 Жыл бұрын

Nice restoration job! (Edit; In case of misunderstanding; I meant, nice restoration to come... not done... lol! Pardon my French Canadian-ness) Do you think these Stratos really need a 100+hp outboard or could they work with something smaller like a 50hp ? I have never owned a bass boat, I'm not looking for speed, and there aren't that many around here so I'm a bit clueless... and I have the opportunity to buy a 273 Vindicator for somewhat cheap-ish.

@lunkerlife7685 Жыл бұрын

On this 17ft boat, I personally think a 90hp would do just fine and possibly even smaller. This is as big as a motor I would want on this size boat. I’ve still not done anymore to it but I got some stuff in mind for a rainy day haha. Good luck on your search!