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Old 14-01-2009, 07:53 PM   #1
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XR2 or 200XS?

Is the 200XS motor alot better than the XR2?

I have an XR2 on my Ocke Mannerfelt B-23 and it goes really well, i have been winter testing her and i have been so impressed with the XR2 - she runs sweet as a nut in the marina, absoultely fly's out at sea and it sounds awesome.

but i was wandering if the 200XS was even better?

they seem as rare as rocking horse sh!t to get hold of though?

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Old 15-01-2009, 11:34 AM   #2
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Is the 200XS motor alot better than the XR2?

I have an XR2 on my Ocke Mannerfelt B-23 and it goes really well, i have been winter testing her and i have been so impressed with the XR2 - she runs sweet as a nut in the marina, absoultely fly's out at sea and it sounds awesome.

but i was wandering if the 200XS was even better?

they seem as rare as rocking horse sh!t to get hold of though?

cheers

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Yes they are rare and considered better, but Roy Smith won the worlds with an XR2 last year! You take your pick really, if you can avoid the compressors falling off (Rhino on here has had trouble with that), then I believe they are more reliable.
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Old 15-01-2009, 05:38 PM   #3
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Is the 200XS motor alot better than the XR2?

I have an XR2 on my Ocke Mannerfelt B-23 and it goes really well, i have been winter testing her and i have been so impressed with the XR2 - she runs sweet as a nut in the marina, absoultely fly's out at sea and it sounds awesome.

but i was wandering if the 200XS was even better?

they seem as rare as rocking horse sh!t to get hold of though?

cheers

Jacques
There is no doubt that when the 200XS is running right that it is better than the XR2 in the flat but Roy proved in Guernsey last year that the XR2 is still an awesome lump. I loved the XR2`s that I have had and if looked after properly will give you good service. As Cookee pointed out the compressors are the weak link on the XS together with the electrical connections close to the rear of the cowl. The power distribution on the XS is totally different to the XR2 so different props and gear ratios will need trying until you get it right. I would have a season with the XR2 if you are planning to do just Nationals but if you intend going abroad then you will need to change to the XS.
Which B23 have you bought? Is it Pete Berrows or Roy Smiths?
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Old 16-01-2009, 07:55 AM   #4
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Hi,

What is the ideal boat weight for xr2 (2.0) 200hp to pull?
And what in a 200xs (2.5)?

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Old 16-01-2009, 09:13 AM   #5
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What is the ideal boat weight for xr2 (2.0) 200hp to pull?
And what in a 200xs (2.5)?

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Don't think there really is such a thing, and if there was it would vary with gear ratios and propeller selection, give us some more details of what your thinking.
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Old 21-01-2009, 04:22 PM   #6
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There is no doubt that when the 200XS is running right that it is better than the XR2 in the flat but Roy proved in Guernsey last year that the XR2 is still an awesome lump. I loved the XR2`s that I have had and if looked after properly will give you good service. As Cookee pointed out the compressors are the weak link on the XS together with the electrical connections close to the rear of the cowl. The power distribution on the XS is totally different to the XR2 so different props and gear ratios will need trying until you get it right. I would have a season with the XR2 if you are planning to do just Nationals but if you intend going abroad then you will need to change to the XS.
Which B23 have you bought? Is it Pete Berrows or Roy Smiths?
Hi I'm Giovanni Di Meglio (C-11) 2° in the last Class 3 2 Lt world.
In october, I had buy Roy's Bat Boat without engine, and now for practices I wuold to use an old XR2. Roy said me that He used 2.1 gear ratio.
Now I would to know, what is the better gear ratio with mercury 200 XS? Probably 1.87?
Ian, what do you use always the same props (3 blades) with XS 200?
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Hi I'm Giovanni Di Meglio (C-11) 2° in the last Class 3 2 Lt world.
In october, I had buy Roy's Bat Boat without engine, and now for practices I wuold to use an old XR2. Roy said me that He used 2.1 gear ratio.
Now I would to know, what is the better gear ratio with mercury 200 XS? Probably 1.87?
Ian, what do you use always the same props (3 blades) with XS 200?
Giovanni,
Whilst not to appear obstructive, we have spent a lot of time and money trying different ratios and props on our boat, which is something that I am not prepared to divulge. Sorry.
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Old 21-01-2009, 09:37 PM   #8
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Hi I'm Giovanni Di Meglio (C-11) 2° in the last Class 3 2 Lt world.
In october, I had buy Roy's Bat Boat without engine, and now for practices I wuold to use an old XR2. Roy said me that He used 2.1 gear ratio.
Now I would to know, what is the better gear ratio with mercury 200 XS? Probably 1.87?
Ian, what do you use always the same props (3 blades) with XS 200?
AAAA mr giovanni hows things? I will tell you my gear ratio's and prop sizes and even if it helps the rpm's too!!! I am running a 1.2 and running a 36 prop and reving at 6000RPM TOP SPEED 170MPH!!!! F@+K me scotty this is a quick boat!!!!

Mr Giovanni how is your mobile phone these days!!!! Glad it works in Guernsey
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So speaks the guy who has never asked for any help with his rig!!!!
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So speaks the guy who has never asked for any help with his rig!!!!
Thanks CB1, but I will use my bat boat, only for 2/3 races in italian championship, than usually for the world from 2006 I'm the Diego Testa's second pilot.....
Fortunally Roy give me a lot of information about bat boat tuning, but if for English pilot is a big "secret" speak about props and so on.....I say OK!

Regards to C-20 and C-17, I wish to meet you in Palermo 2009, always after C-11 Carpisa Yamamay.
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AAAA mr giovanni hows things? I will tell you my gear ratio's and prop sizes and even if it helps the rpm's too!!! I am running a 1.2 and running a 36 prop and reving at 6000RPM TOP SPEED 170MPH!!!! F@+K me scotty this is a quick boat!!!!

Mr Giovanni how is your mobile phone these days!!!! Glad it works in Guernsey
Thanks a lot for your informations!
What works in Guerney???? I don't remeber C -20...because yuo are too fast!!!! 170MPH......ma vaffanculo!
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Old 24-01-2009, 06:26 PM   #12
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2009 3c Worlds

Hi Giovanni

Can you tell us some information about the worlds in 2009 - i am planning to come to Sicily to race - all the way from Guernsey, where i live.

What dates are the races?

Is the racing definitly in Sicily? i heard a rumour that the worlds might be moved to Northern Italy instead?

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