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Old 05-21-2009, 07:01 AM
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Brew new boat X22B?
I am looking at trading in my HD22B for the X22B which has the hyperlift hull. This boat has a 150 4 stroke and I think it may be rated for a 200. Dry weight of boat is 1,700 pounds. I am wondering if loaded with ice chest, 3 men, 40 gallons of fuel if the 150 is enough for this boat. I went on the Yamaha web site and saw where they did a test with this exact set-up and it showed to be fine. I would appreciate if anyone has any info or feedback. I see most 24' fiberglass bay boats which are rated for 300HP that most have a 225HP. I am thinking that if they can get by with the 225HP then I should be able to get by easliy with the 150HP.
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Old 05-21-2009, 04:53 PM
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i would go w the 200
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Old 05-21-2009, 06:08 PM
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i've never heard someone say they need a smaller motor
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Old 05-21-2009, 06:35 PM
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Angler I agree with what you are saying. My whole thing is the fact is it worth more paying 2.5-3K for the 200 HPDI over the 150 4 stoke. For example, I have a chevy with the 4.8 liter engine and I have a friend that has the 5.3 or how many 24" fiberglass bay boats do you see with 225HP when rated for 300HP. Yes if all the same price I would likely go with the 200 HPDI. I have 150 HPDI on my boat niow. However, that 4 stroke 150 is a sweet motor. I am just using this as an example. As I mentioned I went on line to the Yamaha site and it show at 5900 rpm with the 4 stroke 150 I will do 50 where with the same test the HPDI 200 at 5500 (since that is the max RPM for HPDI) was 56mph plus you are using 15% more fuel with the HPDI. Plus I will add a 6" jack plate.
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Old 05-21-2009, 06:37 PM
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Depends on where you FISHING??? Big Lake I would take more Trolling motor than Boat Motor!!! That 150 will roll 35mph loaded!!! Thats plenty of speed unless your racing!!
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Old 05-21-2009, 06:43 PM
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Based on the Yamaha test and from talking to a friend of mine that has an X21B with a 150 he stated that with 3 in the boat and gear he can do 46-48mph. Also, he does not have jack plate. Although I live in BR I fish Big Lake a lot. But recently I have started fishing the rigs/Dularge area. This is the bid reason for my up grade to the Hyper-lift hull and right now if you have the money it is a buyers market for boats. I will more than likely do the deal tomorrow for the X22B with the 150 4 stroke.
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Old 05-21-2009, 06:46 PM
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i would go with the yamaha F150 over the HPDI 200 if it saved me a few thousand and got better mileage.



i know the most popular power for the standard pathfinder 22 is the F150 (not the TE model)

you should get 45+ fully loaded no problem

i don't know much about these hulls
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Old 05-21-2009, 06:47 PM
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If it says 46-48mph...That plenty..Worst case 40mph your fine!!!! Buy it
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Old 05-21-2009, 06:54 PM
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the website lists the max hp at 150 for the x22

i would be willing to bet it will do 50ish light with the prop work done.
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Old 05-21-2009, 07:05 PM
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The Hyperlift hull on the Xpress bay boats are the same that they put on the bass boats. It is .125" thick compared to my HD hull which is .10 thick plus it has a V with a pad. Totally different boats. Thanks for the info. Also, Pathfinders are very nice boats. I will add a 6" jack plate. I find they are nice looking boats but they handle a chop nice. Now I do not think as good as a 22" fiberglass but I am able to pick this boat up for 26K list price with all the extras. However, I am still trying to get the dealer to throw in the jack plate.
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Old 05-21-2009, 07:52 PM
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One last thing I am up grading from a 70 to an 80# troll motor. I agree it is worth it for $ 200 extra.
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Don't let your old lady talk you out of it. The extra's you get with this boat will add comfort on the ride and may be you will learn how to fish out of a more comfortable boat.
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Old 05-21-2009, 08:40 PM
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RekeDlake I do not have to check with my OLE lady unlike you. I am doing the deal tomorrow. BTW---Bass boats are for little girls! Hope you catch a few on Sunday at Big Lake...The wind will be blowing!
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Hey all,
I know this thread is a bit old but it has a lot of the information I was searching for. I am looking at purchasing a 2010 Xpress X22B and have a couple of questions still to get answered.

1. This is the most important question...I currently own a 2007 GMC 1/2 ton 2wd truck with the 5.3L V8 Crewcab. Do you think it would pull this size boat out of the water alright?

2. How would this boat do if say I wanted to fish in Venice one weekend and then go to Toledo Bend or Red River the next?

Thanks for any information you guys have!
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I pull a 22 foot fiberglass empty weight >2500 lbs on a tandom trailer. I pull it from 45 miles north of Alex to Big Lake and Cameron. I have the chevy 1/2 ton with the V-6. I have not had any problems with pulling the boat out of the jetties landing, or out of a couple of landings in Hackberry, or the landing in Montgomery or St. Maurice.
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I have one and have taken it Lake P several times. Lake P can get pretty rough quick. My friend has a 1500 Chevy 5.3 and pulled it fine. Even pulled it out of the launch fairly easy, not as easy as my F250. The boat will do fine in Venice and if you can afford the gas for the haul to Toledo Bend it will work. The Yamaha F150 will run 48mph loaded and give you great fuel milage. Go for it.
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Old 01-30-2010, 10:56 AM
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Thanks for the replies and great information!

One more thing...should I go with the T-Top or not? Currently it does not have one so I figured why not try it without and see how I like it then I could get one later on down the road. What would you suggest?
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Thanks for the replies and great information!

One more thing...should I go with the T-Top or not? Currently it does not have one so I figured why not try it without and see how I like it then I could get one later on down the road. What would you suggest?
DON'T DO IT MAN...You won't be able to get through the wiers with the T-TOP
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Old 01-30-2010, 12:12 PM
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DON'T DO IT MAN...You won't be able to get through the wiers with the T-TOP
What do you mean and where? Since I have never owned a Bay boat I have not been in a lot of areas and I'm not quite sure where you are referring to?
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the wiers are in big lake and the opening is only so wide and so tall...t top will not go through the weir system...
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