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Good to see some old names popping up here. We did talk some smack back in the day...seems like another lifetime! I hope all is well with everyone and you've kept the dry side up. John (aka Gr8 XTB)

I have driven this boat and it is a very nice example of a 2002! Very well kept... Good luck with the sale Ryan and I hope you guys are doing well. John

RA, That was no 175 grin...lol. That was the HO2FO grin!!! That motor was closer to 245 but had a coil that was acting up when the motor warmed up. The F1 2.0L that I bought for it was even stronger but I sold the boat before I could get it tuned. TREX now runs that motor to over 11,000rpms and...

Rest in Peace Mr. Reese. You were a real pioneer for this sport.

Those are holders for the front and rear deck seat pedestals. To find exact shiny replacements would be a custom job for sure but I think you can come close with some available items. An alternative is to measure the angle (30 or 15) and use one of these...

Some of you entrepreneurial types should buy 5 or 6 old XTBs, have this done, and sell with updated power. Seems like a great alternative to a new boat and would hold some major value due to the unique factor.

Thanks Myron. Didn't you use some carbon fiber on your console? John

Thanks for the feedback Roy. Those are the ones I am looking at as well. John

Any good? John

Update: Day two of working on boat was productive. Ran the wiring harness, mounted the gear shifter and ran the throttle/gear cables. A long list remaining to get the boat in the water but I am chipping away at it...slowly. The fuel tanks are out of the boat and I need a good cleaner to put...

While we are wishing and hopefully Santa is reading: I want an cf XTB hull, 22-24' long, center console and seating for 5, with power retractable lexan-type roof over the cockpit. John

Mike, Decide on the engine and how much weight you will be carrying (full fishing load?) then play around with setback. My '86 xtb seemed to like 10" of setback with a 2.4L and I started with 4" of setback. I think you will find the sweet spot between 8" and 12" (hydraulic) with the 2.5L and a...

You guys can speculate about the physics all day long...it's kinda fun to read. Especially when Bryan gets to typing in all caps. However, the take home message to the average boat owner should be stock is not a bad thing. From a safety standpoint, we don't want to see people manipulating...

Congrats on your new to you boat. Does the entire floor need to be replace or just some patch work? I would encourage you to not separate the hull and top cap if possible. This is a major job and if the two aren't well joined/connected it could be the end of that boat. Anyway you can post...

Some of you may remember this boat. Well, since my first child was born (six years ago) this boat has been not used. It was kept outside for several years and the cover fell apart. I moved it inside last year and have been staring at it for the past year. My dad and I started to piddle with it...

And that was before he opened the exhaust. That big motor used to turn up pretty well when it was running. Bigtis jr, That is an xb02, not an xr02. John

Brack, I think that video was from the 2001 rally but I am terrible with dates. I brought the little boat to the 2004 rally if memory serves correctly. Did we first meet at the 2003 rally? I think I brought the XTB that year. John

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A8vjBCd5Bds

I have a video of Buddy making a pass in front of Neyland Stadium during the first rally. It will make the hair stand up on the back of your neck. Wish I could post the video.

A classic. Anyone remember this guy?