Minimum Power for XB2002/XB2003?

[Slider]

What is the minimum HP that you would put on an XB2002 or XB2003? Is 150 HP enough or is 200 HP needed? I have a 150 Ficht that I could separate from my current rig to install on one of these boats.

Thanks

 

[John Richied]

On an XB-2002 a 150 is the smallest I would go and on an XB-2003 a 200 is the smallest I would go.

Either way it’s just a matter of time until you will want a bigger engine. :wink:

 

[jimmyb]

engine size depends on what your goal for the boat is. If you arent a speed freak and just want an efficient ride, then you can get away with running smaller motors (even as low as 90). B&WB did an article with an allison running with a 90 a while back... i will have to dig it up

a 2002 with a 3 cylinder opti would be a very sweet package for overall economy and you probably could still run close to 60

if speed is your game, then buy bigger

 

[Slider]

My only option right now is a 150 Ficht aside from actually purchasing an engine. First and foremost, I am looking for a boat that will carry 4 adults comfortably. The XB2003 seems to fit the bill. That being said, I would like a ride that does 80+ with 1 person. I'm not really a speed freak, but I would like to keep up with my friends when I am alone. The fuel economy of the Ficht is what I am attracted to as well. I guess the real question here is would a 150 hit the 80 MPH mark that I am looking for bolted on the back of a XB2003 alone with no gear. I am not interested in fishing

 

[spanky]

yes, 150 hp will get you to the 80mph mark, but only if you have a low water pickup.

 

[Mr. Scary]

You'd need at least a 29 SRX as well. We rigged a few 150 ProMaxes on 2003s and they work great too. We rigged a 175 Evinrude Carb 60 degree motor and it ran 82 with a 29 SRX. I imagine your FICHT would be right about the same if not a tick slower, but you should be able to run 80. It was a great boat.

 

[alli ss]

it would be a good package on a 2003. they run 60 something with a 90 I do believe. call billy bower in russelville, ar- bower marine for accurate speeds. he has been runnin rudes on em for years and I bet he knows exactly what that motor will do!

 

[Sking]

I bought a used 88 XB2002 last year with 88 2.4 150 XR4. Ran okay, rerigged with a 175 2.5 EFi Merc and the difference was night and day. Went from a 24" chopper on the 150 to a 26" Hoss Triton when I made the switch and also had the lower redone with Titus mods so I'm sure that made a difference. If you don't fish and want speed I would go bigger, it seems to me if you put a large pitch prop on a 150 that would have to affect hole shot but most of these guy's have a lot more experience than I do. The 150 with the 24" chopper I had was kind of a dog out ot the hole, prop would try to blow out, but after it was on plane it ran great. Just my experience..

 

[Slider]

I'm just kicking around some ideas. The 150 would come off of my Super Sport boat. I really don't want to split up the rig. But if someone wanted the hull bad enough, I might consider keeping the 150. Of course I want a 200 Thanks for the info!

 

[msethsmile]

150 xb2003

I ran a 115 Johnson Fastrike (non ficht) on an xs 2003. This is roughly the same hull as a xb 2003, slightly lighter. Anyway, it ran 73 on the gps time and time again. It ran 55-60 with 5 200+ lb men aboard. 150 ficht should be an easy 80 on an xb 2003.

 

[fishmesser]

If you are not in to fishing you could run 4-6 mph faster without a trolling motor. And you could look into a Grand Sport or a Super Sport just something else to think on.
Tim

 

[dspencer]

I am a new owner of a 1999 xb2003 and put a new 150 optimax on it. I was told the 26 trophy would be a good prop to run on this rig. I looked at a prop calculator and it showed I would only get 70mph at 5800 rpm. Should I look to get a bigger prop to get more speed and what prop would do that?

 

[jimmyb]

a 27 trophy would probably give you a few more mph...

i would try the 26 out first (since you have it) and get the hang of the boat with it.

 

[Yellowallison]

Slider...................

All you need to do is have Jack to build you a new 3-4 seater..OR - matter of fact thier is used 4 seater in the parking lot for sale CHEaP... its the yellow-blue-white from the website... take all your 150 stuff off the SS boat and put it on the new 4 seater and you could even use the same trailer... and the 4 seater would run an easy 80-85 with a 150..........and be great on a gas.. so you can pay for that wedding ring!

You could then sell the T1 to someone as drag boat much easier than as a SS rig cause as we know the SS class has slowed down..

Done deal...... I think yu knwo Jack's number .....

 

[CDave]

The 150 will work fine. I ran a 140 Zuki on my XB02 until I got a bigger outboard.

 

[DarthVMAX]

Yep, if your not totally obsessed and wrapped up into all out speed a 150 will still easily get you passed the cookie cutters with 200-225's (some with 250's) and a 200 will put you past just about any cookie cutter no matter what is powering it. 8) I think just for re-sale alone I would go with a 150 minimum.
Most anglers getting into a fiberglass boat today want at least a 200 on their rigs. IMO a 150 today is viewed like the 115 was in the 80's (and a 175 is like the 135, a 200 is "today's" 150 hp, 225/175, 250/200 and so on) if that makes sense. :?