I finally was able to get out with my 203 after having new reeds, injectors serviced, intake cleaned out etc. We have been experiencing major flooding locally so I had to wait until I could get it somewhere where I could run. I've run a 25p Trophy + on it forever but thought I would try and fix my post Talon holeshot with a 25p Bravo XS. I will admit the holeshot was much improved, but the Bravo XS carries the boat completely different than the Trophy. The Bravo lifts the stern so much it gives the boat a whole different running attitude. To be honest, I will need more seat time to get used to the "new" handling. I've had this boat for years now, and truthfully it acts like a totally different boat. I know they say the Bravo will lose some speed comparatively, and I think some of it comes from not being able to trim the nose as high. When I attempt to use the same amount of trim as before, the ass end gets squirrelly very quick. It's not chine walk, but the rear starts to wash out. Of course I may have to adjust the motor height, but I wouldn't even know where to start with that one. I'm currently 3 1/2" below the pad.