Xr-2002

[BarryStrawn]

Back to the original post, would an XR2002 really be the perfect boat to run in ODBA and DSRA Lake Racer? Are there some racing now?

It is a great old hull design. I still have my old "race" model from 1983 and have never been tempted to change. The recommended max HP plate on mine says 75-115 so this isn't exactly a new policy.

[props4u2]

Hey Lee...........aren't you glad you posted this ?? Scott

I am.

Everyone is entitled to an opinion.

[LongShot]

Hope it works out Lee. A 650 pound lake boat would be perfect. Anyone who buys one to really use would appreciate the extra lbs. on a rough water day. I have a 1986 and a 1994. The 1994 has the composite transom and aluminum insert. Both boats are stress cracked. Both boats are very light lay up with heavy print in the cap. Both are under 550 pounds. I would not hesitate to put a 300 Drag on either one and not worry one second about structural integrity. The 650 pound boat is just going to look so much nicer as far as finish goes. An XB 2002 that weighs 800 pounds will run an average driver out of talent and the XR2002 will be quicker, pad is 1" wider, and faster than the bass boat. Everything is a compromise. I have not seen the perfect boat yet. Give 4 people and a 300XS on a rough water day and they could probably break an anvil in half.

[bigtis]

XR2002 will be quicker, pad is 1" wider, and faster than the bass boat.

what xr2002 pad you measuring? Lmao... You suppose to be he wise one Dave lol.

xb02 and xr02 pads are the same width. Xr01 pads are 1.5" less. And the Xtb21 pads are 2" wider than the xb02/03.

the xr02 pad has a flatter profile than the xb02 but both are the same width at about 10.75-11" depending on where meassured from on the strake.

Xtb 21 is going to be 12.75-13" depending on point of measure.

Wamna say the drag is 9.5-9.75"

[LongShot]

Sorry about that Tis. Meant to say an inch wider than the XR2001. Probably the only mistake I will ever make.... Actually the XB2002 is 10-3/4 and the XR 2002 is 11". Thinking maybe there was some difference in widths of old Drag and new Drag. but would not want to guess!! I will measure my XTB and XST tomorrow just for chits and giggles. I will also profile the XR2002 pad vs the XB2002. Have not paid any attention to that.

[Michael J Giesler]

Lee i hope this works i would think for lake racer a 260-280's would be a good ticket or a 200ros xs for green class plus you could still river run with it

[bigtis]

The xb02 and xr02 pad are the same width Dave. If either is 1/8-1/4 wider odds are because its been blueprinted and had material added. The Xb has more of a rounded pad versus the xr being a tad flatter. But hard to notice unless they're sitting side by side.

[LongShot]

When you are measuring pads on 20 year old boats anything is possible. I have 2 XB2002's and 2 XR2002's sitting side by side by side by side. Best way to check them is a tool I use to transfer shapes.

Sorry Lee, did not mean to high jack thread. Peace out.

[props4u2]

When you are measuring pads on 20 year old boats anything is possible. I have 2 XB2002's and 2 XR2002's sitting side by side by side by side. Best way to check them is a tool I use to transfer shapes.

Sorry Lee, did not mean to high jack thread. Peace out.

No problem here Dave.

[bigtis]

We keeping his thread to the top Dave with knowledge lmao

[Da Bull]

Back in the mid 1980`s we raced marathon`s with Lasers, Performance Eagles and so on with 225 Yamaha Excel`s. Min weight was 1800lbs with two men and an empty tank. Add 75 gallon`s of fuel and that`s what we raced with. We thought we were fast until the Allison XR-2002`s showed up. They had about 5mph on us but we all said they would never hold up carrying that much weight. We was wrong! They did hold up and soon were unbeatable.

I don`t think construction is the problem. I believe it`s the speed and liability factor. One only has to reference the Rapid Craft Riot law suit to figure that out.

As for the BIA HP rating system 20ft and up is considered unlimited unless the manufacturer label`s it with a lower figure. In that case you cannot go over the rated hp.

DB

[tblanchard]

Well guys 6 months ago I was ready but like river rat said they would not guarantee anything weight was the deal breaker and the most Important thing to darris was new engine weights I talked to him a couple of weeks ago while picking up a new drag it's almost like they do not want to build them but if the money was right they would

[StratosVT]

How much $$$ does it take to get a boat like you want it??? $ for quality is already built into prices for all their boats so how much extra does it take to get one like I want it (light weight & custom one off color) vs what they sell as stock because it's easy?

[Michael J Giesler]

Man i may have to call you this week Lee i am thinking really hard about this this would make a nice lake racer boat easy

[jas638]

i would love to see one of these built again