No, here in MN... I'm a fan of Allison boats. Considered one a few years ago but it was beyond my $5000 budget lol. How do you like your allison? How's the speed? how's the fishing platform?
Come fish with HBC this spring. We're all average fishermen. No KVD's in our club (except Rick and his bro) but that's about it... LOL.
I fished with HBC a few times. I just don't think you remember me. I had an 08' white Alumacraft w/75 Yamaha. For years I been drooling for XB21 2+2 and w/the Alumacraft, I had a buyers remorse every single day. I considered the Z21 amongst many others but still that Allison comes to mind. I sold my alumacraft last summer hoping to pick up an Allison in a few years but my supporting wife bought the Allison for my birthday last summer. I really like the boat! Lots of people say bad things about it but has never rode in one. The ride is ultra smooth b/c you're mostly in the air and very little boat touches the water. At 21' 2" and a sharp keel design, it handles rough water easily.
If you're looking into Allisons and you're an avid fishermen. Only look at the XB21 Bassport Pro Elite or 2+2. All the other models do not have good fishing platforms--too narrow and too light. If anyone is looking into these boats and want a test ride. Let me know...
LIKES:
1) Patent designed Hull and patent skid planer puts the boat on pad even at 20mph. This makes the boat very fuel efficient. Its only has a 30gal fuel tank but will last me several outings. With a 200 mile range at cruising speeds.
2) 4 seats makes it family friendly.
3) Love the 5 gal bucket for trash.
4) More storage room than any bass boat in its class
5) Total length 23' 6" w/swing tongue fits in most average garage perfectly w/o any angling.
..There are lots to like about this boat.
DISLIKES:
1) Front deck is a little narrow than your conventional bassboats. (Of course, with speed and performance, come some sacrafices)
2) Price