XB03AllyProud
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Hey guys, This question has been addressed in the past but wanted a fresh take on it plus not have to search all night for peoples views. As well as other views on swapping to a XB02 from XB03.
Background,I have the white w/ red wings XBO3 Hirk and Fishforcash previously owned. Love it but always wanted the XB02 that has been in the family since new in '89. I made another attempt to get it before buying the 03 and owner still couldn't part with it even though it was just sitting in storage for many years, so I bought the 03. Now almost 4 years later it is mine if I want it(Not for Free). Thing is I haven't seen it uncovered in probably 12 years, no one has for that matter except the owner and that's only been a couple times he pulled it to ramp and cranked the motor. So pictures and memory, both of which are not very good in remembering storage volume, etc. It is a XB2002T Small console center steer, so what is some of the biggest regrets or otherwise to expect stepping down from a side steer XB2003T. I'm not a fisherman by any means but enjoy going out the few chances a year I get. I'd only have, say 6 or 8 rods probably even with anyone I would have on board. Tackle is basically limited to the planno boxes I keep in the tubs up front of the XB03. Do both side lockers have full length for rods? Will the tubs I bought for front deck on the 03 fit any of the 02 storage? How much smaller does the 02 front deck seem to the 03? What about the rear, can a guy effectively fish off the rear? We never fished together out of his 02, I really don't believe it has had fish in the livewell, he says it has but several of us dispute it. lol.
Anyway, let me know your thoughts. Engines isn't really in question at this point is why I haven't mentioned. I need to make a decision in next few days whether to buy it and then I'll have some time before I have to decide which one to keep after on the water trials. Just thought you all are the best reference and sounding board though as many of you have made the swap one direction or the other.
Thanks for your input!
Background,I have the white w/ red wings XBO3 Hirk and Fishforcash previously owned. Love it but always wanted the XB02 that has been in the family since new in '89. I made another attempt to get it before buying the 03 and owner still couldn't part with it even though it was just sitting in storage for many years, so I bought the 03. Now almost 4 years later it is mine if I want it(Not for Free). Thing is I haven't seen it uncovered in probably 12 years, no one has for that matter except the owner and that's only been a couple times he pulled it to ramp and cranked the motor. So pictures and memory, both of which are not very good in remembering storage volume, etc. It is a XB2002T Small console center steer, so what is some of the biggest regrets or otherwise to expect stepping down from a side steer XB2003T. I'm not a fisherman by any means but enjoy going out the few chances a year I get. I'd only have, say 6 or 8 rods probably even with anyone I would have on board. Tackle is basically limited to the planno boxes I keep in the tubs up front of the XB03. Do both side lockers have full length for rods? Will the tubs I bought for front deck on the 03 fit any of the 02 storage? How much smaller does the 02 front deck seem to the 03? What about the rear, can a guy effectively fish off the rear? We never fished together out of his 02, I really don't believe it has had fish in the livewell, he says it has but several of us dispute it. lol.
Anyway, let me know your thoughts. Engines isn't really in question at this point is why I haven't mentioned. I need to make a decision in next few days whether to buy it and then I'll have some time before I have to decide which one to keep after on the water trials. Just thought you all are the best reference and sounding board though as many of you have made the swap one direction or the other.
Thanks for your input!
