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I am putting my 1996 XB 2003 up for sale. I have not been using it enough lately. I bought it new in 1996 and it has been garage kept since then. 293 total hours on the hull. Freshwater only. I originally had a 225 pro max on it and when Mercury announced the end of the 280 line in 2005 I...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H8TVw1WnwSA Shot from the back of my xb 2003 Bob

Well, after 14 years my cables have gotten so stiff that even the atf flush won't free them up. I just ordered new hydraulic steering from Bill at Allison. Also going to try the skid planer. This is on my 96 xb 2003 that I have had since new. If anyone needs the yolk and block for cables and a...

http://www.mercuryracing.com/products/propellers/proet.php This looks promising. Is it brand new or have I been Hiding under a rock? Bob

Well guys I'm close. I made 8 passes last week between 99 and 99.3. I have a 96 xb 03 since new. I have a 05 280 20" since springtime. Stock sporty, cable steering and very little torque on the wheel. Stock pad lip. 28 et. Approx 7600 rpm. 1\2 tank of gas. 50+ lbs of tackle, 8 rods, troller on...

I know you can't catch fish in an A-bote but I still try.

Well, I finally got the right jack plate bolts and steering adapter. Install was finished this Sat morning instead of last Sat. I put 5 hours on her over the weekend and she hasn't turned me loose from break in yet. 1st impressions. WOW, WOW,WOW. Did I say awesome! This motor sounds like a top...

Well, I havn't had any luck selling my 96 pmax 225 and I'm tired of waiting. I had hoped to be able to demo it on the boat. So, the new 2005 280 comes out of the crate this week. I am going to run the stock sporty for a while and I'll post the results. I'm gettin exited! Think I'll be able to...

Well, I started a thread on the other board in january about upgrading my 225 pmax to a 280 while you could still get a new one. It's due in today! Now I'm starting to consider leaving my 2003 set up for fishin and hanging it on a ss or xr. Decisions decisions. Bob 8)