Lakeman (Allison)
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Do anybody have the new 175xs,225xs or 250xs (stock) on a 1995-1988 xb2003 allison (bassboat). Like to know how fast are you running... Which one is the best on gas.. I have a 1997 2003 allison.
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RobShaw-BasSport
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I have a stock 08 250XS (save a little gearcase tweaks) on an 08 BasSport Pro (2 seater). Top speed low 90's. Very good on gas!!!
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Redding XB21
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I too have the 250xs Opti but on a BasSport. Excellent on "mileage". I may be exagerating a bit but it seems to have about twice the efficiency of the old 150XR2 that I had on an 18'er. (not an Allison)
I'm running comfortably in the high 80's full load w/2 on board. There is more left but Why?? You'll still blow buy just about all the other boats!!
I'm running comfortably in the high 80's full load w/2 on board. There is more left but Why?? You'll still blow buy just about all the other boats!!
V6MERC
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I love my '03 250xs... I ran 19 miles at around 70 mph or above and burned 3 gallons yesterday... :cool
whipper
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WOW those numbers are impressive!
Lakeman (Allison)
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Can anybody tell me what a 250xs would run on a 1997 2003 ally. I would think in the 100+ ...
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I think that's what Badbait runs.......right at about 100 I think.
RedAllison
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Richard, of those three XS motors you mentioned the 175 should be the most efficient since it's a small block. BUT you should have a faster "max efficiency cruise speed" with the 225/250XS since they are big block motors and will swing a larger pitch prop through higher gears (1.87s for the smallblock vs 1.62s with the big blocks). The thing hurting the 175XS is it doesn't have solid mounts and a Sporty case. If they did I think you could run 80ish fishing with it on a 2003. (200EFIs with coned cases usually ran low/mid 80s on normally loaded 03s.) Fellow Aowner member Dennis "TN XB21" Kenny has a 2nd generation 175 Opti on his 21 2+2 and it runs 69-71 gps solo loaded. That's with the stock case as well. The boat would drive MUCH better if we could raise the motor up and would allow the more trick props to work better if they were being surfaced. I think mid 70s would then be very do able.
I've already ran 87.9gps with my 225XS/21 2+2 solo fishing in the winter time. (I've run 85 2man summer load a well) My stock Sporty looks like it was shaped by my 8 year old. A lil tweakin and some more playin should yield 90gps when "everythings perfect" and the stars align, Mars is away from Jupiter and I lay off the beer and hotdogs! I can't help but think the same motor would run easy upper 90s on an 03. These things are TORQUE monsters and would swing a big prop on a light boat like the 03. I have a couple hours over 50 on my motor now and I've only bought oil 3 times since owning it. I might nickname it "OPEC" because I swear it makes oil. Fuel mileage is pretty amazing as well. I typically fish Pickwick and KY Lake and will go 3-4 trips on one take of fuel. That's "easin around/cruisin" instead of WOT long tournament runs. But still compared too the same trips I used to make with my 225SS/03 the mileage difference is considerably noticable.
The only downside on the 225/250XS on an 03 is the warnings Darris advises against doing so. They take a good deal more setup, pad work and playing to make them really work right to get the max out of those big blocks on the 03. Personally I'd try to scour the used/NOS market for a 200XS or 2.5XS to hang on the 03. If your dealer is a goodun and you trust him you might could talk them into a Sporty and mounts and hold your breath on a warranty claim!
Regardless which motor you get, any of the XS motors is da chit when you hook them up with Smartcraft. The system is just amazing and allows you to see where the rigs true efficiency is "on the fly"! :gone fishing
RA
I've already ran 87.9gps with my 225XS/21 2+2 solo fishing in the winter time. (I've run 85 2man summer load a well) My stock Sporty looks like it was shaped by my 8 year old. A lil tweakin and some more playin should yield 90gps when "everythings perfect" and the stars align, Mars is away from Jupiter and I lay off the beer and hotdogs! I can't help but think the same motor would run easy upper 90s on an 03. These things are TORQUE monsters and would swing a big prop on a light boat like the 03. I have a couple hours over 50 on my motor now and I've only bought oil 3 times since owning it. I might nickname it "OPEC" because I swear it makes oil. Fuel mileage is pretty amazing as well. I typically fish Pickwick and KY Lake and will go 3-4 trips on one take of fuel. That's "easin around/cruisin" instead of WOT long tournament runs. But still compared too the same trips I used to make with my 225SS/03 the mileage difference is considerably noticable.
The only downside on the 225/250XS on an 03 is the warnings Darris advises against doing so. They take a good deal more setup, pad work and playing to make them really work right to get the max out of those big blocks on the 03. Personally I'd try to scour the used/NOS market for a 200XS or 2.5XS to hang on the 03. If your dealer is a goodun and you trust him you might could talk them into a Sporty and mounts and hold your breath on a warranty claim!
Regardless which motor you get, any of the XS motors is da chit when you hook them up with Smartcraft. The system is just amazing and allows you to see where the rigs true efficiency is "on the fly"! :gone fishing
RA
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Re: XS motors - 200XS
Are there any problems with the 200 XS motors such as the 2006 model? Any issues with ring pins comming out?
Thanks,
Roy
Are there any problems with the 200 XS motors such as the 2006 model? Any issues with ring pins comming out?
Thanks,
Roy
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I have a 2002 200xs with 280 hrs. At about 100 hrs, my fuel pump failed and was replaced under warranty. Other than that, the motor has been perfect.
Lakeman (Allison)
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Ally03 200xs, With that 200xs how fast are you running...
msethsmile
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there's a guy w/ a 2.5xs at the drags in MN. That motor is a beast. I wonder how many were made and how hard to find.
Darth VMAX
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Not many were made due to the fact they were only produced for 2 model years I believe. Reviews of the motor are mixed. I wouldn't be suprised if you searched hard enough you may find one laying around unsold.
Joshua
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have a 2.5xs with a poped #5 make reasonable offer.
Hotprop
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A 250xs on a 2003 will easily run 100+ ! Have done that myself ! It was a 2008 model engine on a 98 model boat .
Lakeman (Allison)
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What year,hp ..
Lakeman (Allison)
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Hotprop
What year,hp
What year,hp
Lakeman (Allison)
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Sorry,
I meant joshua. What year,hp
I meant joshua. What year,hp
badbait
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100 + with a 250 XS on the back of my 1999 XB2003 took me a lot of trys and setup changes to get there.
Darth VMAX
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The 2.5xs was rated as a 225hp motor. But any "225" from Merc racing is usually a 240+ hp motor. I believe they were produced in 2005 & 2006 but not 100% sure on that. Joshua, sorry to hear about your motor problem. Is it not covered under warranty? How did it perform on your XTB up until the pop?
Here is a good positive eval on one from 2005.
http://www.screamandfly.com/home/evaluations/mercury_2.5xs/1.htm
Here is a good positive eval on one from 2005.
http://www.screamandfly.com/home/evaluations/mercury_2.5xs/1.htm
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