Hello everyone. Around the first of the year I picked up a nice xb 2002 with a ss 280. Coming from a tunnel v with a 200 that I have owned since new, driving the 02 has been a learning experience. Dave Hensley has been very helpful and hooked me up with some quality used parts, and good information, thank you Dave! I am learning how to drive it more quickly than I expected as the boat was well set up by the previous owner, all I did was bleed the steering and play with motor heights, eventually settling very close to where it was when I purchased it. I have a favorite prop that has run well on a lot of different boats and this 02 handles well with it also. I have been very conservative speed wise as I am gaining seat time, keeping the speeds below 80. Since I do not know the real story behind the motor I am doing a tear down and inspection next week. This forum has been a great place to learn about these wonderful boats.