Fastest Bass Boats of yesteryear and today.....

[Allyda]

Attachment 290610I've had my eye on a 1985 Honcho XBA for quite some time, not an easy find! I saw an awesome orange metalflake one in MI back in the 80's. I heard they're not as fast as people would think, but throw a modded 200...or even Merc EFI 2.4 liter on it, that sucker will get U down the lake! Btw...Anyone know what boat this is?? Rare tunnel hull bass boat, no idea where I saw this. Attachment 290611

I would love to see more photos of that Honcho!

[Corona Mike]

Exactly! I Should Have Thought Of That Example Since I Have...God Knows How Many Of Them...It Comes In Several Different Sizes....1", 2", ETC...

Had My Nephew Post Some Pictures In General Discussion Under Show Me Your Allison Thread...Pretty Good Pictures Of The Rigging On The XR02' BTW, The Rigging In My XB02' Is Just As Clean We Just Didn't Run Everything Through The Nylon Rigging Tube...Yet!

[Allyda]

I need to order some of it myself just to clean up a few areas where I've cut it open to get to wiring. I'll probably get some with my next McMasters order near the end of February.

[norriscraft24liter]

Here ya go Allyda!

[Allyda]

Here ya go Allyda!

Thanks dude I really appreciate it. Man I would love to get my hands on this boat! I'm a sucker for these very rare classics!

[Corona Mike]

Ally, How's The Weather Suppose To Be Up There Sunday? Mite Bring The "Other Boat" Up And Ride Around, Head To The BBQ, Look For The Girls That Hang Their Bra's On The Tree, ETC... That Red Boat Of Mine Kind Of "Attracts Attention"!

[Allyda]

Ally, How's The Weather Suppose To Be Up There Sunday? Mite Bring The "Other Boat" Up And Ride Around, Head To The BBQ, Look For The Girls That Hang Their Bra's On The Tree, ETC... That Red Boat Of Mine Kind Of "Attracts Attention"!

Don't know about Saturday or Sunday for sure, but tomorrow's supposed to be sunny but cold, Burrrrrrr 45-49, Saturday's supposed to be mostly sunny and 62, Sunday's supposed to be mostly cloudy and 68. The way it works around here is it's usually 5 degrees colder that what they post. Lows for tonight may be in the 20's, tomorrow in the 30's and lows for Sat & Sunday night in the mid 40's. I just pulled up my local weather and this is what it says. So if it don't rain Sunday and it's not windy ya might be able to catch a fish or two, but temperature wise it's not looking so good. This is the coldest I can remember it being for an extended period in years.

[Varmint]

Not Sure Exactly What It's Called But They Make A Hollow Black Nylon Mesh Tube...For The Lack Of A Better Term...That You Run Everything Through And Zip-Tie It Inside The Cowl Around The Rubber Grommet Where Everything Enters. Also Zip-Tie It Under The Deck Lid Where You Run Everything Together. You Can Find The Stuff Pretty Easy On The Computer And It Isn't Expensive. My XR02 That We Just Re-Rigged Is Done That Way And It's Exceptionally Clean! If You Need Ideas How It Will Look, P.M. Me Your Cell ## And I Can Shoot You A Couple Of Pictures. The Stuff Works Kind Of Like Chinese Finger Cuffs...Push It Together To Expand It, Then Pull It And It Tightenes Up. If It Didn't Look Good, It Would Not! Be On The XR02!! Hope That Kind Of Helps. Mike T.

ya' can't do that on a bport pan and hood,they don't have snorkels to run cables thru,like an alien or 260 hood and pan.

[Corona Mike]

ya' can't do that on a bport pan and hood,they don't have snorkels to run cables thru,like an alien or 260 hood and pan.

On The Pan, There Should Be Two...One On Each Side...Rectangular Openings. You Should Be Able To Run The Nylon Mesh Through Those...I Have A Old Formula Cowl And That's How We Ran The Rigging To The Motor...

[onemortime]

Varmit, your right adout that. So many lines/cables to come out a 2 3/8 hole off the boat side. I was thinking about hole sawing the other side to give the cables some relief. I did order the covers that mike suggested , should be in anyday now. Its been to cold to work on the boat. When got up this morning it was 18 degrees. Has anyone ever used the billet benzel covers? In the pictures that they show it says that they gone on the back side of the gauge , but was thinking are they 2 piece?

[Allyda]

I guess I'm going to go out today and hunt down a motor lifter for my V6 to hook my cherry picker to so I can get my jackplate changed out. I know of a couple of places Imay be able to find one. Hopefully I won't have to order the thing.

[onemortime]

Allyda , good luck with your jackplate change out. What's the weather there now? Here in ladson, sc is about 30 degrees real deal and freezing rain the power lines are iceing up. I am hoping the weather this weekend is better than the weeks past so I can get started back on the shadow.I got a lot of stuff coming in ups hopefully it will here by Friday. Where is everyone that helped start this thread?

[Allyda]

Allyda , good luck with your jackplate change out. What's the weather there now? Here in ladson, sc is about 30 degrees real deal and freezing rain the power lines are iceing up. I am hoping the weather this weekend is better than the weeks past so I can get started back on the shadow.I got a lot of stuff coming in ups hopefully it will here by Friday. Where is everyone that helped start this thread?

Seems like they're on vacation, lol! I couldn't find an engine lifter. I did buy a harmonic balancer (the two & 3 way kind) puller though and figured I'd try and make one out of that. If it won't work no problem as I needed one anyway. I might have to improvise with 3 or 4 small pieces of chain to lift and hold my motor while I change out the Jackplate.

As far as the weather it was partly cloudy and 73 this afternoon -perfect fishin weather. However a cold front is commin through tonight to ruin it for the next three or 4 days at least. I need to get started changing out my jackplate though if I want to be finished in time to make some planned events coming up. I got my new quick drain valves for my livewells too today -from a Skeeter dealer, lol. Turns out the same ones that are in my Shadow are the same used in Skeeters. They sure were expensive though, 27 bucks for each plastic valve. I still have other minor stuff to do yet too like my new battery boxes, and finish my wet sanding/buffing/polishing. I just hope I can get it all done by the time I need to take her out again.

[Corona Mike]

If You Can't Find A Lifting Ring, Bob's Has Them And It's On My Way To Work...Thay Arn't Very Expensive So, I'd Be Happy To Pick One Up For You...If The Weather Holds, I Could Bring The Red Boat Up To Boat Ride A Little And Bring It To You. Let Me Know.

[Allyda]

If You Can't Find A Lifting Ring, Bob's Has Them And It's On My Way To Work...Thay Arn't Very Expensive So, I'd Be Happy To Pick One Up For You...If The Weather Holds, I Could Bring The Red Boat Up To Boat Ride A Little And Bring It To You. Let Me Know.

How much are they at Bobs? My local marine dealer wanted an arm and a leg to order one.