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Joe Bruce wrote:I had one break off at the mounts. welded, reinforced and epoxied it back together, ran fine for atleast a year that i know of

Mine also broke at the mounts...

I replaced mine last year. It was pretty straight forward. Just make sure you label all your hoses. I also took about ten pictures with my digital camera at different angles. Capital City Marine matched an online price I recieved. I don't THINK I paid over $800 for the part. Here the steps I took to...

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What kind of rpms is the 27 Tempest running vs. the 25 Trophy?

I've got a question, maybe one of you have experienced this. My partner has a Merc 200 Black max. When we put the boat in gear, and start to idle, there is a loud clunk noise. It only does it in foward, and it does not do it all of the time. He says more often when I am in the boat with him. 190 mo...

+1 to a great company that stands behind their product.

Been about a year since my impeller has been changed. Wondering if anybody has tackled this job on there own. Did the one on my old Johnson 70 horse not to big of a deal. Another question does it really need to be done every year my boat maybe sits for 6 weeks max without being used but I have noti...

Here is a link if you want do your own water pump replacement and/or inspection:

http://www.bassboatcentral.com/sttipswp2.htm

The instructions should be pretty close to your motor.

You might want to try one of these on board chargers:

http://www.stayncharge.com/products.htm
http://www.stealth1charging.com/index.html

I personally use the stealth but have heard good things about both of these.

Here is my vote:

http://www.marinetex.com/PRODUCT%20PAGE ... 20info.htm

But there may be better stuff out there...

Hi All. I have the 332 c and the sonar isnt working. Its a shot thru hull and Not sure where its at. What are the odds of the transducer going bad or come loose from the fixed position? Any tips on troubleshooting it? Thanks all You should hear a ticking sound when your unit is on. If not, your tra...

Wont shift into gear right. Lots of clicking and grinding when going into forward. Reverse is always fine. Does anyone know how to diagnose and fix. Have I caused any damage. When it does go into gear it runs great. Thanks Yeah, mine was doing the same thing but going into reverse instead of forwar...

I've had my stealth for 4 years without any trouble. I only run two batteries in my boat and can be on troller all day without any loss of power with the stealth battery charger. You should have no problems with your troller since you probably run 2 to 3 batteries for your trolling motor. The stealt...

The XB-21 (http://www.allisonboats.com/bass_boats/ ... o_2005.php) is a fishing first and speed second as compared to there other boats.
It is rated for a max of 225 hp and will still do 85 - 87 gps.

Now the XB-2002 is speed first and fishing second boat followed by the XB-2003.

Just like buying new a car, I would go test drive or ride in as many boats on your list as you can. You will find the one that suits your needs based on how you prioritize your requirements for a bassboat (speed, layout, rough water handling, deck space, etc...in no particular order)

Good Luck!

There lots of used Allison's for sale here:

http://forum.allisonowners.com/forumdisplay.php?f=17

But most of them are located out of CA.

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Damm!!! :oops: Now I want to buy an Allison! I was looking at it on youtube. My Cobra Viper/Legend bass boat is fast, the only boat to beat me since I bought it new was a Allison @#$@#% :x :evil: :evil: and maybe a bullet but I don't really count that one cus I had to slow down for the 5 mile an ho...

They are fast in the water, ride really well, but do wave)for a better word) slightly side to side (at speed) due to the deep v hull and all. The seating is in line, in that the driver is in front and the non-boater is sitting right behind him. Feels funny at first, but you get used to it. All and ...

brambo0311, I've owned my Allison for about 3 years. It is a XB-2003 w/200xs and will run 88-90 gps solo and 81 - 84 gps loaded to fish. Allison's are some the fastest best handling boats on the market. In fact, I won the Inland Marine Bassboat Shootout this year. I placed first in both the radar ru...

I'm glad everything worked out for you. If you haven't pulled your prop off yet, I would just to make sure there isn't any line wrapped around the prop shaft. The line could tear into your lower unit seals and cause a leak.

There has to be a way othen then going to a dealer to find out how many hours are on an engine? Some type of scan tool or something? How does the dealer check the hours? I know Mercury Marine sells a tool called the "DDT" or Digital Diagnostic Tool which plugs into the motors ECU. It is v...

Has anyone used the new Spiderwire Ultracast Invisi-Braid ? If so, how clear is it really compared to mono and/or fluorocarbon?

Thanks!

Before you have any prop work done done. Please ask them what there rework policy is on there work. I've had some props come back all nice and polished but ran 2 to 3 mph slower on top end due to much cupping on the tips. I subsequently sent the prop back and had it reworked for free to get it perfe...

Mark Rogers wrote:I designed all of them for a different purpose. This should help you out a little...

http://www.okumafishingteam.com/rods/co ... mbait.html

Thanks!

What length swimbait rod does everyone like in the Okuma series? 7' 11"? or 7'6"?

I use a polamor knot with my Powerpro when using the Shellcracker. I use braid because I can't cast very accurate in the tules and braid makes it easy to pull out.

Who is going to enter the Bass Boat Shootout? I was thinking of entering my Allison XB-2003 w/200xs in the shootout. I'm going to give Frank a call to see if I can run the shootout and/or exhibition.