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    sad day for allison owners family

    Hello there Allison Owners' Family I finally fired up Jim's computer a few days ago and on his desktop was this Forum and he was still signed on. Today I was able to read all the tributes to him. He certainly loved his time with all of you and looked forward to his 75th in 2015. I only went...
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    Promax help needed again..

    High side stator is in the 2700 to 3200 RPM range. Could be the stator but you should also check the switch boxes. I had the same problem with the motor just stopping like pulling the kill switch. Turns out I had a switch box that had some kind of short to ground when the motor warmed up...
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    Is there anything better.....

    Flat calm , early morning cool , on pad and aired out , look back , suns rays through prop mist , ethereal beauty . Jim
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    260 vs 225 pro max fuel use

    OK !! So does anyone out there want to let us know just what kind of fuel mileage a 225 Promax gets ----- 4 , 5 , 6 miles per gallon ????
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    Old man Jim from Florida

    This is the old man !!!! I'm on the board as Jimxb02. I live on the gulf coast north of Tampa FL in a small town called Hernando Beach. Lots of fun running with you Jeff. When that XR takes a set it really flies. Keep it waxed and looking good ; I don't think Darris is going to make...
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    Opinions please(Favorite prop cut for 02's)

    First call Todd at Hydromotive and tell him what model Allison, motor and setup you have and what you want to do ( fish, race, or cruise ) . Other props to try ----- Hoss hyperdrive 14.5 X 28 ; Drag3 14.5 X 30 Jim
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    Anybody else find their automatic bilge pump to be completely useless?

    I've always had bad luck with auto pumps in my XB2002. Bought a new manual pump with capacity to keep up with a storm and wired it to it's own switch on the dashboard (with fuse ). Simple two wire circuit with no problems for three years. Jim
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    Ron hill vs merc

    With the power you have I would try a 28" drag three or call Todd at hydromotive for his help. The quad 4 OT from Hydromotive always works well on the XB03's. I have a 28" Drag 3 on my XB2002 with 225 Promax --- with raised limiter. Runs 99 to 100 GPS. Or plan "B" , send a used chopper to...
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    New top speed for Endangered Species

    Make the move now Lou ------- carpe diem !!!! I escaped from San Mateo, CA in 1998 an never looked back. Good luck. Jim
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    225, 260, 280

    Stay with the Promax 225 !!!! If your fishing and summer with family, the promax is all you need. Well set up and a good prop they run very strong on the 02 with lower maintenance cost and good gas mileage. If you have to rebuild --- the promax is less trouble and money. If you put the...
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    Drag 4 or ?

    With the power you have I would start at 1/2" below pad and work up to maybe even when you have some seat time ( assuming you still have the lip on pad ). Jim
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    I guess winter is here.

    Sunny and warm here today. Took boat for an early morning ride ---- dog jumped in ----- wife says he won't stop barking if I leave him behind. Cut grass this afternoon ; cooler than summertime but still has to be cut once a week. Wish everyone a good holiday season !!!!! Jim Tampa , FL
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    Hydromotive quad4 OT

    I've been running a quad4 o/t on my xb2002 for a few years. Best all around prop I have. Will carrry a load and will run a good top end running light. Jim
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    fastpass 2013

    Plan to be there this year !!!! Let me know when to book room. Jim
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    XB2002 With a 260 Best prop?

    I have the quad4 on my xb02 when I am carrying a load or just crusing ----- great all around prop Jim
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    Xb 2002 set up

    Don't touch the lip !!! The shape and dimensions are more complex than a cursory observation can detect. From the numbers you stated you have an efficient setup ( prop slip is between 7 and 8 percent ). Your boat is reacting the way most XB02's run. Suicideally post above has some good...
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    age of allison owners

    I know it's some effort to read the posts from page one to the last page ----- but on page four I posted my age of 72. I plan to be at the Allison Cliffton rally in July at the age of 73. I'm not the fastest boat on the water, but I have a promax on a XB02 that has surprised many kids. Old...
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    225X Limiter

    Thanks Roy !!!!!! Jim
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    XB2002 225x fist impressions

    The xb02 is a fun boat to drive !!!! There is a great variation in how the boat reacts depending on power, setup and prop. My xb02 has 13.5 inches of setback and 3/8" above pad with a sportmaster. I'm going to experiment with a higher setting next year. I have a modified lip and the boat...
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    Performance Proppeller

    I also like my Hydromotive 28" quad4/OT for carrying a load and my Hoss hyperdrive 30" for best top end. Jim
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