xb21 bassport pro 250 pro xs

[bassman]

ive been looking at these boats ,just curious if anyone has trouble with tournament rules with the 250 ,mainly bfls and federation. .also what would be the speed difference between the merc 225 and 250..thanks

 

[skewby]

if you thought you might have problem, just call the factory. they can send you the sticker that says 250 on it. i know because when i insured mine, the agent wanted to see a pic of the rating sticker. since i was at work i called nancy and she sent me a pic of one, and asked if i would rather have a 250 rating sticker.

 

[GotMyAlly]

Speed difference is probably 5-8 mph between 225 and 250 optimaxes based on my experiences.

 

[xb03fs]

I would prefer a MAX 250 stick rather than the recommendation one for sure.. my insurance man will be much happier as well

 

[skewby]

all i have is a 225 so it wasn't important to me to use the pic of the recommended 225. i just neede to get my policy started.

 

[bassman]

ok thanks for the info..most of the info i have read on this issue is outdated..i didnt know they would issue a 250 sticker..

 

[bassman]

with the 250 would i want 1.62 or 1.75 gears.The boat will have power poles and possibly a 36v troller and be tournament loaded..

 

[xb03fs]

I just contacted the factory and they do not have a max 250 sticker, it has a no rating, with recommendation of 175-200 or the Max 225 sticker...

 

[bassman]

is that on the pro, let me know how that goes with your insurance co..seems odd they wont just slap a unlimited coast guard sticker on it..seems all the ones ive seen for sale have 250s on them..

 

[scj]

Get the no rating sticker. Mine has a recommended 175-200 for efficiency sticker.

 

[bassman]

is the no rating sticker an issue with insurance or tornaments?

 

[bassman]

is the no rating sticker an issue with insurance or tournaments?

 

[skewby]

it was a no rating sticker that nancy had mentioned not 250 rating.

 

[fasteddie]

since i was at work i called nancy and she sent me a pic of one, and asked if i would rather have a 250 rating sticker.

Suck ASS

 

[Tim Powell]

with the 250 would i want 1.62 or 1.75 gears.The boat will have power poles and possibly a 36v troller and be tournament loaded..

I would get the 21/250 with 1.75 gears, especially with poles and 36v troller.



My insurance (State Farm) never ask to see the rating plate. All they ask for was the HIN#, Trailer VIN#, and Engine Horsepower.

 

[GotMyAlly]

I have never had an insurance company asked to see the rating plate, either. I have, however, had several ask if the boat is capable of more than 90 mph. There are several insurance companies that state they will not insure a boat capable of more than 90 mph.

 

[Tim Powell]

I have, however, had several ask if the boat is capable of more than 90 mph. There are several insurance companies that state they will not insure a boat capable of more than 90 mph.

When I was getting quotes for my XB21 I had a few companies just flat out say NO.....I went back to State Farm and they didn't ask a question.

 

[bassman]

i wont use state farm for other reasons..my agent did ask how fast my previous boat was and did ask if it ran over 90, i dont think the pro with power poles will be over 90..if it is i wont tell them..

 

[xb03fs]

Just don't put a big prop on it and it wont

 

[hooken203]

You wont have a problem in a BASS tournament with a 250 because their rules say US Coast Guard rating which because your boat is over 20 ft there isn't one. FLW on the other hand says there must be a max rating stated on the placard. When they see recommended hp that's what they use.