Allison Firsts

101 102 FIRSTS, FACTS, AND EXCLUSIVES YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT ALLISON BOATS

Allison is the undisputed world leader of pioneering designs, inventions, and performance achievements in the outboard boating industry. There is probably not a single manufacturer or performance boating enthusiast that is not enjoying and taking advantage of at least some of the revolutionary accomplishments of Allison. Most all convenience or performance features found in every bass boat built today, had its beginnings in an Allison boat. Allison invented the modern-day high performance bass boat and has revolutionized the entire boating industry.

Below is a list of Allison Inventions and Firsts along with Facts and Exclusives only Allison can claim.

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Allison Firsts

1. Cupped propeller (1954)
2. Mechanical engine trim (1957)
3. Foot throttle (1957)
4. Hydraulic engine trim (1958)
5. 60 MPH Pleasure boat (1960)
6. "High performance" fiberglass sport boat (1961)
7. Molded-in fiberglass bucket seats (1962)
8. "High performance" fishing boat (1962)
9. Pedestal seat for fishing boats (1962)
10. Nose-cone for gear case (1963)
11. Torque tab on lower unit skeg (1963)
12. Running PAD on V-bottom boats (1967)
13. Deep-V / PAD hull (1968)
14. Fishing boat / V-hull PAD bottom (1968)
15. Adjustable tunnel in bottom of boat (1968)
16. 100 MPH Pleasure boat (1969)
17. ing stabilizer for boats (1970)
18. Adjustable front foil for tunnel boats (1970)
19. V-bottom production bass boat (1970)
20. Deep-V / PAD bass boat (1970)
21. Wide-body bass boat (1970)
22. One piece molded bass boat interior (1970)
23. Center-mounted live-well (1970)
24. Organized built-in tackle boxes (1970)
25. Cooler & cook stove in bass boat (1970)
26. Tri-hull V bottom bass boat (1972)
27. Remote control live-well (1972)
28. Set-back jack-plate (1972)
29. In-hull transducer for depth-finders (1972)
30. Molded-in Transducer box (1973)
31. Contoured fold-down bass seat (1973)
32. "Center-Pod" tunnel hull (1973)
33. Set-back (notched) transom (1974)
34. 100 MPH Bass boat (1975)
35. Patented bass boat design (1976)
36. Modern-day bass boat layout (1976)
37. Telescopic pedestal seat mount (1976)
38. Current Sportmaster gear-case design (1977)
39. Winged hull side design (1982)
40. Streamlined bow-stop (trailer) (1983)
41. Adjustable driver seat (1983)
42. All composite (no-rot) bass boat (1986)
43. Composite (no-rot) transom (1986)
44. Raised flipping deck for bass boats (1986)
45. Trim switches built-in wheel (1987)
46. Bow frame design boat trailer (1990)
47. Top cable entry foot throttle (1994)
48. All LED interior lighting (2003)
49. No-play AHP hydraulic steering (2003)

Allison Exclusives

50. World's fastest boats
51. World's most fuel efficient boats
52. World's best riding boats
53. World's most durable boats
54. World's winningest boats (most races won)
55. Holder of the most world speed records
56. World's most copied & highest quality boats
57. World's only Sport Utility Boat
58. Patented deep-V/ pad, boat hull designs
59. Patented concave tunnel chines
60. Patented stepped strake efficiency
61. Patented built-in Planning Tabs
62. Patented Hydro-planning foil (Cavitation plate)
63. Patented Skid-planer (2X hole-shot speed)
64. Lift-producing lip on trailing edge of pad
65. Unibody fiberglass bass boat construction
66. Steel-reinforced structural frame transom
67. Integrated Structural Aluminum transom frame
68. Six bolt engine and jack-plate mounting system
69. Molded-in Aluminum backing plates
70. Leather-grained textured fiberglass interior surfaces
71. Full wind protection bass boats
72. Four-seat bass boats
73. Runabout seating position bass boats
74. Most storage volume of all bass boats
75. Quick access, multi-position, tackle storage system
76. Automotive style recessed instrument panels
77. Self latching compartment lids for bass boats
78. Aluminum/ foam-grip sport steering wheel
79. Automotive type gear shift
80. Adjustable Racing type bucket seats
81. Side slide adjustable driver seat
82. Two position passenger seat mount (swiveling)
83. Telescopic ski tow-bar (doubles as seat pedestal)
84. Molded-in "quick draw" fire extinguisher holder
85. Built-in trash receptacle (Head)
86. Emergency (head) in bass boats
87. Flush built-in docking lights
88. Flush built-in adjustable headlights
89. Flush mounted built-in horn
90. Lift-up (easy access) instrument console
91. Easy lift trolling motor placement
92. (Comfort angle) trolling motor foot pedal tray
93. Quick-draw/ organized/ bulk rod storage
94. Rod storage trays above deck
95. Disappearing sliding rod locker doors
96. Magnetic switches for compartment lighting
97. Live-well flush-out drain
98. Easy access (quick-change) aerator pumps
99. Quick change windshields (choice of heights)
100. Convenient grab handle at bow
101. Lowest cost-of-ownership
102. E-Ped (Electronics Pedestal) 2010
The E-Ped is a telescopic mast that elevates the fish-finder to a convenient height, bringing the electronics closer to the fisherman. It makes operating the fish-finder much easier and more effective by providing a better detailed view, with less fatigue, and requires less bending and kneeling. Any size fish-finder will retract completely flush into the bow panel.