Allison XB-2003 vs Bullet 20XDC

[Mr.Rude]

What are the performance differences between these two hulls. Pros/Cons of each. I know these are bass hulls, but this will be a "family" boat...;) as far as the wife goes. Maybe she will go for a SS-2000 or GrandSport or T-3 QuarterShot:cool:

[allyfreak2]

the allison is a better family boat with a better rough water ride and wind protection. it does take more driver skill to balance the chine as the pad is narrower. the bullet is a better fishing boat.

[RED ALERT]

Both hulls have excellent build quality, as welll as 100mph plus potential with the right set-up and driving skill, but...

If you aren't going to fish, the strong points of the Bullet will be lost on you.

You can't beat the XB2003 Allison for wind/weather protection, ride and roominess within the cockpit.
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[Tom Foley]

I picked up an XB - 2003 and installed the bench seat option in the rear instead of the two buckets and we are enjoying it alot . The boat has tons of storage ,nice casting area in the front , 30 gals of fuel and really takes mild chop well . Two of my friends have them also and use them all the time .
The wind protection is great , also its a lot of fun to drive . I am working my way to higher speeds and it drives like its on rails up to 80 . I am a beginner "pad pilot" , but so far I have'nt had any real problems . Nice boat .

[AV300x]

I would agree go with the Ally unless your fishing then Bullet all the way..

[Mr.Rude]

As little as I fish I can justify the ALLY! Thanks for all the input.

[RNM018]

For Family and Leasure Fishing the XB 03 would be my choose . But you mentioned some other boats for Family Riding . Of those I'd say the Grand Sport would be a better choose ,as you sit lower in the boat then any bass boat ,so your less likely to through the younger passengers out under normal operation . But then again the bass boats have asome amounts of storage room for Momma and the Little One's stuff that just has to come out for the day. Tuff Choose , but for me it would be between the two Allisons ,altough you can't go wrong with any of the options you have listed . Good Luck , and Enjoy which ever you choose ! Rich Martin 018:D :D

[Mr.Rude]

She wants a boat that gives me all the speed that I crave, but won't be a race only purchase that she can't ride in and enjoy without ripping the skin off her face. I think I need to get a medium powered 75hp or so fishing boat like a Tracker and a 4 seater performance boat of my choice to be completely satisfied. I think that would be better than finding a best of both worlds two in one boat.

[Fl Boy in ILL]

Mr Rude

If it is family performance boating you crave them look for an Allison Grand Sport with a 150, the boat is very deep sided which will make the Mrs and the kids feel very safe!!!!! It has plenty of storage and with a 150 will run 80MPH. Try find a friend with several different style boats to take aride along with your wife to see what she likes.

Rick

[froggy]

Mr. Rude,

The BBote is a fishing boat through and through---also, marginally, seats three.

The ABote is an able fishing boat but will cruise with a load of four or five (depending on seating options). The ABote will also not rip the skin off your face! I can smoke a cigar to 95 mph and not blow the ash!

If you want a dual purpose boat, the ABote should be your choice.

froggy

[Mr.Rude]

She wants a bow-rider I/O type boat that weighs a ton and can't get out of it's own way! She points out the Tahoe boats everytime we go by Bass Pro Shops :(

[Ted Stryker]

Compromises are a very dull concept that never pleases anyone... Let Here have Her Tahoe, and You can Go get a real boat...;)

[The Big Al]

Bullet is a Bass boat first! Performance Second.

Allison boat is performance first Bass Boat Second.


If "NO" fishing is in your future
Allison Grand Sport or STV EURO

[Mr.Rude]

Hey TED STRYKER... I can't swing paying for both.

[TD]

The GS is being pimped here and it is a great boat BUT it will be harder for the younguns to get in and out of than the 03. Also they can play on the deck of the 03 w/o tearing up the finish. It is more durable period. Just something to think about.:)

[bullwhipjkg]

mr.rude
i have the xb2002 sport console seats 4 easy i take the wife and kids alot more then i go by my self and still can get out there and make speed runs with a 150 i could run 75 easy just put a 245 on dont know what its gonna run yet but it only goes as fast as i push tha hotfoot the ally suits my needs just fine but also never been in a bullet good lookin boats

[CDave]

Find someone to take you and your wife for a ride in an XB2003. That'll be the best way to convince her.

[RNM018]

She wants a bow-rider I/O type boat that weighs a ton and can't get out of it's own way! She points out the Tahoe boats everytime we go by Bass Pro Shops :(

Stop driving past ProBassShop . Rich Martin018:rolleyes: