Great news

[catfish123]

This was posted by Lee Sanderson last night on another site:

Just for everyone's information. The 20' XB-2003 ProSport along with all other 20 and 21' boats listed on their web site are still available. Darris thought about discontinuing some models due to the new fuel tank regulations but decided to keep all of them in production at this time.

 

[ssv1761982]

Cool. If only I could afford to have a light xb2002 built...

 

[Darth VMAX]

Prayers have been answered!!!!!

Excellent news! And a great move IMO. Now, some tweaks to the XB2002 and promote its outstanding performance and economy with sub 200hp and go head to head with the 18 ft class boats.

 

[GotMyAlly]

That is good news! I think they need a few more boats in their lineup before they drop any (hint hint: 23 footer).

 

[silverbullet02]

I wonder if they'll have any orders.

 

[xb03fs]

duplicate

 

[xb03fs]

a 20 2+2 with a smaller back deck and the stability pods would be cool I would consider downsizing for it.

 

[fnshrmaster]

Has anyone ever rigged an 02 with a new 175xs? I wonder how that would run out?

 

[Dave Hensley]

Thought they stuck a fork in the XB2003 way before the EPA crap started?? I guess if the molds are still around and you have enough Dead Presidents......

 

[fnshrmaster]

What are the new fuel tank regulations?

 

[robo]

Check out order forms on Glen's website.

 

[Dave Hensley]

$36,000 w/single axle. Yessir. I gave one away last week....right John4?

 

[Darth VMAX]

Has anyone ever rigged an 02 with a new 175xs? I wonder how that would run out?

I imagine a 175 would be pretty close to a 200 ETEC (2.6L). Back in 2009 a new XB2002 "FassBass" was tested with the 200 ETEC rigged with a lwp 1.71 ratio lower unit from a 250HO. It ran right at 90 mph and had a best cruise of near 10 mpg. Boat was empty sans a splash of fuel. No troller if I remember right.

 

[catfish123]

It does not appear that $36000 gets you a gas tank either.

 

[fnshrmaster]

It does not appear that $36000 gets you a gas tank either.

I was wondering the same thing.

 

[Dave Hensley]

Nope. I am sure ou can buy one to fit from dealer....

 

[catfish123]

Must be another one of the "liability" things.....................lol............maybe it can't be done right so the customer will assume the liability for the installation.

 

[allimax]

What are the new fuel tank regulations?

The fuel system will be a sealed system like it is in your car. Boats now have to have an EVAP system too. All fuel tank systems have to be vented somehow so the gas tank doesn

 

[bec]

You guys selling are under pricing these boats average 7500 to 9500 . Need a 10000 to 15000 price tag on them for just boat and trailer being new is 36000.00on a single axle.

 

[LakeAnna]

I can't image Mr. Allison letting one out of the factory without the fuel system in place.
What motor choices would you have anyway other than a 175... pretty soon there will be no 2 strokes to choose from the way things are going.