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Restored/Updated Bass Boat - $7,500 (brighton)
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I just finished a full refurbishment and modernization of this awesome 18-foot Stratos “Rocket” bass boat. These boats are known for high performance, fast handling, and tournament-ready design—often called “the leading edge” in bass fishing. Built by Earl Bentz (legendary racer for Team Mercury), Stratos hulls are famous for speed, stability, and a dry ride even in rough water.
Specs & Performance:
18 ft length with wide 7’2” beam (very stable for standing & fishing)
115HP Mercury “Tower of Power” 6-cylinder outboard
Recently serviced by Colorado Custom Marine
Starts right up, runs strong
Hits ~38 MPH even in choppy water (faster in calm)
Gets on plane quickly and rides smooth
Video (taken this spring):
https://youtube.com/shorts/zruz5fU7jtc
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Major Restoration & Upgrades:
Electronics (ALL NEW or LIKE NEW):
Lowrance Hook2 (dash-mounted fish finder)
Lowrance Elite Ti2 (swivel/quick-release mount for bow or console)
New in-dash depth finder
Dash Upgrades:
New electronic speedometer
New voltage gauge
New fuel gauge + sending unit
New compass
New switches
New steering wheel
Boat Systems:
New livewell pumps
Dual live wells with aeration + remote drains
New automatic/manual bilge pump
New fuel line
Interior & Comfort:
New carpeting
New captain & passenger seats
2 new stand-up fishing seats
Additional seated fishing chair (usable front or rear)
Large new Bimini top (quick install/removal, no tools needed)
Fishing Setup:
5 rod holders installed throughout
Bow-mounted, foot-controlled 24V Minn Kota Edge trolling motor
Motor Service (recent):
All 3 carbs rebuilt
New spark plugs
Spark advance control replaced
New water pump impeller
New lower unit oil
Trailer:
New trailer tires
Transom saver included
New rear hold-downs
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Paperwork:
Colorado title in my name for trailer
Boat registered in my name (Bill of Sale for boat)
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Price: Firm
Terms: Cash only
If the ad is up, it’s still for sale. I won’t respond to “is it available.”
CL relay works best, but I do check email daily.
This is a clean, dialed-in, ready-to-fish bass boat—no projects needed. Get on the water today.