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    Prop Question.

    I have a Stratos XL185 with a OMC 4.3 and Cobra outdrive. It has what seems to an 18 pitch prop on it. It's turning 4800 rpms at 40 mph, but the engine will rev well over 5000 rpm if you let it. The prop is an 18 pitch SS prop. It would seem somebody had it reowrked at one time. I've been...
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    Rare Boat?

    I'm new to boating, just bought a 1989 Stratos 185 XLS runabout. I can't find any info on this boat. It's like it was never made. If anybody has any info on these or where I can find info thank you in advance. It has OMC 4.3 and outdrive. I bought the boat for $1700 with what was described as a...
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    OMC 4.3 missing then dies in high RPMs

    We just bought a 1989 boat with an OMC 4.3 and cobra outdrive. When we bought the boat the outdrive was locked up. We got that fixed and now the boat runs great when its cold but after it warms up it starts missing and will die if I dont pump the throttle. If I stay under about 3500 RPM (and...
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