I always take laxatives the day before to shed a few extra pounds. My tournament load consist of a roll of toilet paper too. We better add that weight
I always take laxatives the day before to shed a few extra pounds. My tournament load consist of a roll of toilet paper too. We better add that weight
BULLET 20 XRD/250 Merc Sport XS
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2022 Blazer 675 Ultimate
2022 Merc 300 Pro XS
2017 YZ250F
Kenny Hollingsworth<<<<<<<<<MY NAME!
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Hendersonville NC<<<<MY LOCATION!!
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2022 Allison XB-21 BasSport Pro Elite
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2005 Mercury 300X
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I have a 2019 21 XRS with new 250 PRO XS V8 I have about 22 hours on it so far. I have been pioneering the setup with the engine itself with not much knowledgeable help anywhere out there ... there has been several hurdles now I am down to Propping and engine height setup.I am Testing weight distribution and various loads IE. livewells full (apx 45 Gallons) vs empty.. passenger ( 160-200lbs) or alone ( 215lbs) . With 36 v trolling motor I am running four batteries... medium to heavy fishing tackle load- full fuel tank ( 35 gallons ) Running 28 Bravo 1 xs stock out of box. 80 to 83 mph- alone-77 to 79 mph with livewells full -76 to 78 mph with livewells and passenger. still working on total setup and I dont have alot of props to choose from. I have tested 27 Trophy 82 mph with holeshot issues getting it too bite and hold- and 29 Tempest 84.9 mph has too wind up for .5 to .75 miles to obtain that speed. Holeshot Acceleration Midrange and Topend its got it all. Overall ride and control is hard to even describe how awsome it is. So far Mercury got it right BIGTIME !!!! and the 21 XRS is just saying bring it on!!! I truly think with super light load and right setup it could be a 90 mph boat with the 250 hp if somebody is just looking for speed. I am a tournament fisherman but I love to go fast too and it will. If you have questions I ll be happy to reply and update my testing in detail.
The top speed with the new 4 stroke 250 hp is not really any different than the top speed of the 250 HP Optimax 2 stroke...both are around 270 HP. The new 4 stroke does have a better holeshot and mid range than the old Optimax motors. The 300R is a stronger motor than the old 300XS, better holeshot, mid range and topend.
There are facts....and there is alot of fantasy....this thread reminds me of looking through a wish book at Christmas time!!!!! js
20XDC Bullet/Modified Merc 260
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I have ridden on several diffwewnt occasions in this boat it is a unbeleiveable ride hole shotand mid range will plant you in the seat increadible boatifi had notjust bought a new skeeter might have to look atone ridesgreat fishes greatlike the way the storage is laid out only problem i have is a little fat and gettingout of the seats sincethey are so low
And I'll bet it was with the 1.75 gears!!! If I had to get a new motor it would be with the 1.75 gears and never look back. I've had 1.75's on a 250 XS and now 1.62's on a 300XS and I wish I'd of stayed with 1.75's. In fact, I bought a new used 1.75 case and plan on propping it with my motor. I gave it a test drive right after I bought it and all I can say is HOLY SHIT!!! I may be a MPH or 2 short but WTF do I care with acceleration and hole
Last edited by AllyFishing; 08-15-2018 at 05:30 AM.
2013 Allison XB-21 BasSport Pro
2023 Mercury Racing 300R
Bravo FS 30P
ProMax 30P
If the prop is right it shouldn’t matter if it’s 1:62 or 1:75 imo. But it’s easier to find props for 1:62
2005 Stroker 2010-250pro xs
Fastbass Marine LLC
We specialize in NEW and USED ALLISON BOATS, Blazer Boats, Platinum Mercury Marine Repower Center, AquaTraction Flooring, and custom marine electronic installations on beautiful Kentucky and Barkley Lakes.
2022 Allison XB-21 BasSport Pro Elite
2022 Mercury 450R
2012 Bullet 21ss
2005 Mercury 300X
https://youtu.be/FOnAGNWOgZ0
2005 21XD W/ 2005 MERC 250XS BULLET TOTAL PERFORMANCE BOAT!!
I just can't get use to the looks of the new motor, sweet boat though
I would really like to spend sometime with a 21SST.