New-to-me Allison SS2000/15" 2.5 280

**Rayzor** · 02-06-2017, 08:26 PM

With the arrival of his beautiful new RGR28, my buddy Dan is selling me his pristine 2007 Allison SS2000 with a 2005 15" 2.5/280. The boat and motor were rigged new together by a local guy out here in Northern California. Dan hasn't had the motor on a DDT, but he's guessing it only has between 100-150 hours on it (he's the second owner) - and it is 100% unmolested. This is the third boat I've bought from Dan, as his rigs are always meticulously taken care of and immaculate. He said this was probably the most fun-to-drive boat he's ever owned, but now can't wait to get into the driver's seat of his new 28. I've never driven an Allison, but I'm looking forward to the learning curve!

**Capt.Insane-o** · 02-06-2017, 08:35 PM

It's about time you got a real boat.

**David** · 02-06-2017, 08:51 PM

The SS2000 is the most fun boat I have driven, but I've certainly sampled less than some here. Conventional wisdom is that smaller props are easier to drive, and 4 blades are easier. That matches my experience.

**JPEROG** · 02-06-2017, 08:54 PM

Glad its staying within the family so that you can still take his brother for an occasional ride LOL...

Joe

**Rayzor** · 02-06-2017, 09:56 PM

Originally Posted by Capt.Insane-o

It's about time you got a real boat.

Ya, I guess I'm a little late to the party.

**Rayzor** · 02-06-2017, 09:59 PM

Originally Posted by David

The SS2000 is the most fun boat I have driven, but I've certainly sampled less than some here. Conventional wisdom is that smaller props are easier to drive, and 4 blades are easier. That matches my experience.

It's got a 28" Lightning ET on it, Dan said it's really easy to drive.

**Rayzor** · 02-06-2017, 10:05 PM

Originally Posted by JPEROG

Glad its staying within the family so that you can still take his brother for an occasional ride LOL...

Joe

That's funny that Dan told you about how much Dave LOVES the Allison.

**Michael J Giesler** · 02-06-2017, 10:57 PM

Did allison put in custom ski pylon in the boat never saw one in a ss

**mikesufka** · 02-07-2017, 08:12 AM

Nice boat Dale. I got a matching one in yellow. You'll have fun learning to tame that beast.

MDS

**Rayzor** · 02-07-2017, 09:21 AM

Originally Posted by Michael J Giesler

Did allison put in custom ski pylon in the boat never saw one in a ss

Yes, it has that really trick folding stainless ski pylon!

**Rayzor** · 02-07-2017, 09:22 AM

Originally Posted by mikesufka

Nice boat Dale. I got a matching one in yellow. You'll have fun learning to tame that beast.

MDS

Thanks Mike, yes, I'm looking forward to playing with my new toy this season!

**NICE PAIR** · 02-07-2017, 09:31 AM

Originally Posted by Rayzor

Thanks Mike, yes, I'm looking forward to playing with my new toy this season!

Nice rig Dale, I'd like to suggest an arrow on the dash ... pointing UP.

**Esox4130** · 02-07-2017, 09:37 AM

Pull the limiter if its still in and put a 22 or 24 on it and have fun. Great looking boat

**Rayzor** · 02-07-2017, 10:18 AM

Originally Posted by NICE PAIR

Nice rig Dale, I'd like to suggest an arrow on the dash ... pointing UP.

This little boat IS an arrow! I'm not gonna' know what to do having just one of those pointy things out in front of me instead of two!

**Rayzor** · 02-07-2017, 10:21 AM

Originally Posted by Esox4130

Pull the limiter if its still in and put a 22 or 24 on it and have fun. Great looking boat

No doubt that it would be more fun to drive, but I want to be able to go long distance at higher cruise speeds (80ish). I also don't want to blow the motor up, as I will probably be selling this rig at the end of Summer. It's sort-of a fill-in toy for me while my Skater is back at the factory this year.