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  1. 03-26-2023, 12:09 PM #1
    Southcoast Bassin
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    Real happy with my 2008 201 Pro XL

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    I’m really happy with my 2008 201 Pro XL
    Cant believe that stopped making these boats !
    They are fishing machines …
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    #2 03-26-2023, 04:32 PM
    Had an 02’ I special ordered and ran till I sold it in 17’, was an awesome boat, ran and handled really well. Only reason I sold was to upgrade to a newer boat.
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    #3 03-26-2023, 04:32 PM
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    #4 03-26-2023, 06:45 PM
    It’s really to bad ole Johnny Morris canned the brand. One of the best looking boats on the water.
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    #5 03-27-2023, 07:29 AM
    phoenix 721 almost the same boat so still available mostly
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    #6 03-27-2023, 01:25 PM
    Where did you mount the pumps for your power poles? Do you have one or two power poles? Love my 2008 201 XL.
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    #7 03-27-2023, 02:35 PM
    Not sure …they came with the boat.
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    #8 03-29-2023, 08:21 AM
    I wouldn't trade my 06 for any new boat. I re-powered in 2020 and I will do it again when this one goes. Solid build, wee thought out, smooth ride and faster than hell.
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    #9 03-31-2023, 07:15 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by ddk201 View Post
    Where did you mount the pumps for your power poles? Do you have one or two power poles? Love my 2008 201 XL.

    I can send pictures of where my pumps are mounted in my 05 201 pro xl.
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    #10 04-02-2023, 06:53 PM
    not sure i would trade my 08 for anything
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    #11 04-09-2023, 09:04 AM
    34E895D3-9886-42AD-869D-63BC5E3C5451.jpegI agree my 06 has been a pleasure to fish out of and is very fast.
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    #12 04-09-2023, 01:00 PM
    I couldn't agree more. It's such a great riding hull. I had a 200 pro xl that I liked very much. It was totaled when I was rear ended at stoplight. I used the insurance money to by a 05 201 proxl with a 2010 yamaha 250 sho. The 200 was good. The 201 is just great. I would be happy to just keep repowering this boat for the rest of my life if I can get away with it.
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    #13 04-23-2023, 06:45 PM
    How wide are the front deck on these newer 201 boats.
    My older 80's boat was very narrow but rode like a caddy. Had good speed for the times.
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    #14 04-23-2023, 07:32 PM
    If I were using the criteria of ride, speed, fishability and lay out as my judgment call I would argue that the 201 is in the top 3 of the best bass boat ever made.
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