Not sure what your asking and why you say a XB 2003 with a 200XS is out the window for tourneys? If you are refering to the recommended horse power verse the fact the plate states the boat is "<U>not rated</U>" by the coast gard or the <U>manufacter</U>! There is a discussion about this in some previous threads on this board and other boards. I'm not sure what tourney circuits your fishing but you can check with your director and get his input. There have not been and ally's DQ'ed from the BFL or FLW circuits due to the wording of the plate that I am aware of! Other Allison owners have ask there directors and they have been assured there is no problem as long as you have less than 250HP limited by the BFL and FLW rules. Not exactly sure this is what your asking or if this addresses your concerns?

As to the other boats claims of there speeds, ride and ecomomy; I would suggest you put them to the test and compare first hand. Many sales persons claim lots of things and they often are not true. In my opinion, Ally's are some of the best riding, best built, fastest and most efficent boats built. Almost all high performance boaters will tell you that. The only thing I can suggest is ride in them all and see for yourself before you purchase any. I think you will see for yourself the differances between the real high performance world and "cookie cutters" in quality, ecomony, etc.
Hope this helps.


Modified by BlueallyXB21 at 6:42 AM 2/28/2006


Modified by BlueallyXB21 at 6:43 AM 2/28/2006