Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Allison XB-21 BasSport 2+2 2013 vs Allison XR-2001 River Racer 2012 — Which Modified Vee Fits Your Needs?
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Allison XB-21 BasSport 2+2 2013 and the Allison XR-2001 River Racer 2012 are modified vee designs with composite construction — the buying decision usually comes down to a handful of practical questions: how many people are you putting on the water, how far do you trailer, and what does your tow vehicle weigh?
The Allison XB-21 BasSport 2+2 2013 carries a rated maximum of 225 hp. Engine data for the Allison XR-2001 River Racer 2012 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Allison XB-21 BasSport 2+2 2013 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Allison XR-2001 River Racer 2012 caps at 2. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Allison XB-21 BasSport 2+2 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Allison XB-21 BasSport 2+2 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 21,2 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Allison XR-2001 River Racer 2012 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 2 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
ModelXB-21 BasSport 2+2
ModelXR-2001 River Racer
Model Year2013
Model Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam93 in
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.36
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches93
Beam - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail1,350-1,400 lbs
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg635.03
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.14
Weight - lbs.not available
Length - Feet21.17
Length - Feet2
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 2 in
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Meters6.45
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Inches254
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Body / Hull
Hull materialComposite
Hull materialComposite
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail36 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters136.27
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal36
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Horsepower135-200 hp
Horsepowernot available
Engine max225 hp Max Engine Weight: 530 lbs
Engine maxnot available
Operational Info
StorageLive Well: 38 gal
Storagenot available
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people2
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailAllison tandem deluxe with disc brakes and swing away tongue
Trailer - DetailAllison deluxe tube frame; disc brakes with auto electric back-up release