Recent content by BadgerBoater

Do you know when the last time an Allison SS2000 was last manufactured in the Allison factory. was it 2018, or 2017 or 2016 etc. Thank you for your information. Mike (Badger Boater)

I was born in Kenosha, Wisconsin and now live in Batavia, Illinois. Both not far from the IL/WI border. My favorite lake for boating is Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. While driving to work this morning I was thinking that I live close to where/was outboard motor manufactures headquarters. Mercury...

I have noticed that many Allison SS-2000 Excels are powered by a Mercury OPTIMAX 200XS ROS that have a 15″ mid-section. Is a 15″ mid-section preferred for the SS-2000 Excels? Do other outboard manufacturers make a 15″ mid-section? Thank you! Mike

I realized I have yet to see a flats boat in person. I have owned 5 boats and live near the Wisconsin/Illinois border. After thinking about it, I googled “flats boat.” It seems to be used in the shallowest waters of rivers and close to shore. It has a poling platform and is designed to...

How do you board a SS2000 Excel from a pier? How does a friend (wife or significant-other) enter the boat? One starts out standing on a pier. Where would a person place their next step? Thank you! Mike

I have a question concerning boarding an Allison SS2000. People have mention boarding the SS2000 over wide gunnels. My question is: are the SS2000 foredeck and aft deck strong enough to be walked on? Thank you!

Hello All, My name is Mike and this is my first post. I hoped to be able to see a new SS2000 Excel at a boat shows in early 2017. I have not seen a SS2000 Excel in person, only pictures. It looks like seeing a 2017 SS2000 Excel at a boat shows this year will not happen. Thanks for the...