Allows you to choose the data by which the thread list will be sorted. Found a few problems with my new Skeeter. Yes there has been a few times I've had to tighten a screw a few times but I am very anal about making sure everything is tight too. 50K is a ton of money to not be happy with the boat. NOT ONE time did anyone say anything negative about any other boat manufacturer. 2014 zx200. Lighting, Marine Teak I have been tring to think of a con for my ZX225 but i'm not sure there is one. JavaScript is disabled. A site for Skeeter boat owners to discuss Skeeter topics! Jacks, Boat Trailer Brakes & In fact, can't think of single "lemon" product I've had in 30 plus years. Upload or insert images from URL. Then the Dealer that I purchased from Parts Dept was a joke. but are more than ready to tell you how it's all the manufacturers fault. Something I can fix by bending/moving the latch around. Drink Holders. Tubes, Shop the ones that built not as good boats are gone an some that built good boats but were lousy managers an they aren't around anymore . Your previous content has been restored. I just ordered my new zx225 with 225 SHO man am I ready for it. Visible Anyone can find this I will tell you my pros and cons here in a couple hours, picking up my 11 zx225 with Sho! I've fished out of several other brands lately (as I'm looking to upgrade) and really appreciate the stable platform of the Skeeter. Screws, Boat Handles, Pulls, What HP is your engine? Dock, Cabin and If this is your first visit, be sure to check out NOT ONE time did anyone say anything negative about any other boat manufacturer. Shop The ice chest lid hinge broke off and I am currently waiting on a new Trim Switch for the throttle handle and a new Battery Charger plug receptacle. Love the platform layout, and the day box. Dealer (Reynolds Marine) says that they are in contact Gear & Gadgets on the Texas Fishing and Outdoors Show, http://boatingindustry.com/top-stories/2ation-strategy/, Powered by UBB.threads PHP Forum Software 7.7.3, Moritz Chevrolet - 9101 Camp Bowie W Blvd, Fort Worth, TX - Monte Coon (817) 696-2003. Holder, Anchor & Dock But then they completely screwed up the deal between them, my bank and the dealer costing me 6 weeks of down time from initial purchase. But then I found multiple screws from the Battery Trays coming out thru the bottom of the hull after getting it home. Accessories, Marine Electrical But I would own another FX 21. Insurance, Boat I tend to believe you can find 1 in 10 owners of Skeeters, Rangers, Bass Cats, Phoenixs, Stratos, Nitros, etc. (Please keep pics to 600 pixels wide. I've been in sales management for the last 15. While opinions can quickly become unfounded and based on no real life experiences, word of mouth and reputation are the American way and a real tool for examining and considering products the consumer has limited/no prior experience with. Deals, Electronics Not hearsay! Reoccuring trailer problems literally kept me from considering one of my favorite boats during my last purchase. So now I have finally found another dealer to work with for Parts and Warranty and to purchase my next boat from. WebRide: Skeeter boats can reach extreme speeds while continuing to be extremely agile. your boats Gel Coat Match, Shop Web2023 Skeeter WX2060 F Deep V Boat Designed for deep water and big waves the WX2060 offers exceptional space and outstanding performance all wrapped up into one boat! Just bought a 2010 zx 225 a couple week ago, runs great, handles well, fishes just as good any boat out there, ran a 206 champ before. What HP is your engine? crossin_eyes Participant Lakeville, MN Posts: 1218 May 4, 2013 at PFDs, Roof Racks, Carriers, All of your comments are all correct. Power switch at consule doesnt have power. there are some complaints on the forums about spider cracks I got mine from Plano Marine. Racks, Fish Finders, Sounders Varnish, Marine Adhesives, Instruments, VHF Radios & Speeds below about 35 mph and it is impossible to nail an RPM because of the need to change throttle settings so frequently to stop the porpoising when it starts. Luckily I saw them while putting my trailer license plate on before I ever put it in the water. Deals, Paint & Maintenance Thank you Both dealers can't get any thing that resembles a response from the Skeeter factory; which brings me to my real problem. Accessories, Electronic Navigation My 2007 ZX225 handles rough water well and has to be hands down the most stable fishing platform out there. So now I have finally found another dealer to work with for Parts and Warranty and to purchase my next boat from. I was treated professionally by all at the dealership, the boat was everything it was promised to be, the parts department was top notch and explained all of my added options, salesman took a tremendous amount of time to explain the features of the boat, the break in process, made sure I was happy. There will always be lemons in any product line. Anyone use center console cooler for dry storage? You can post now and register later. bought 92 skeeter 200dx, what thrust trolling motor do i need????? 2000 Skeeter SX166 w/60 I have a dual console and glad I do. BBCBoards is the leading online community for Bass Boat connections. ITs sweet. Overall these available boats have an exceptionally shallow draft and average beam, attributes that make them a favorite for freshwater fishing, saltwater fishing, day cruising, watersports and overnight cruising. Motors, Fishing Downriggers & Rollers, Boat Trailer Great fishing platform and plenty fast. So don't let someone else opinion stop you from investing on binary option trading. Thoughts? Someone hears of 3 boats with issues and all of a sudden, there are a lot of issues. Deals, Boat Seats Riptide Terrova 80 Trolling Motor w/i-Pilot & Bluetooth, Inflatable Plenty room on the nose to move around. I guarantee if any of them started down that road, I would have walked out quickly. Honda 5hp Outboard, Boat Kits, Seadog Stainless Steel Cup & Live Bait Video, GPS Chartplotters & Often, it could be that they leave the boat out in the elements, they run it hard and take no time to run Ring Free, Stabil, quality gas, etc. Boats, Propeller Parts & Huntin' Ducks, Chasin' Pheasant, Catching Fish. Is there a jackplate, etc. Loved the boat. Sealant, & I decided to try a hydraulic jack plate and had the Skeeter dealer install one, and yes it does have the wedges. Would like to get some feedback from ZX225 owners on the good, the bad, and the ugly. ACCOUNT, Find Boats may be shown with optional equipment. Skeeter offered a replacement ZX200 at a discount and included a custom cover and engine cover for free. Are you still under factory or dealer warranty? You cannot paste images directly. Likes Acessories, Fish Cleaning Even better than the dozens of cars I've owned. The Right Fit, Shop By Humminbird has been great about the problem and has worked with me on the water several times, but with no results. Posts: 41. A lot of issues? The dealer told me that that is typical for any Skeeter. Outboards, Shop I really like my 01 ZX225. Platforms, Slide ?. Not hearsay! Given their classic, crowd-pleasing status as a popular, established boat brand, used Skeeter boats in good condition often make great candidates for boat repowering projects. I've not heard of any of the things you mentioned. Privacy Statement. Blocks, Marine Sounds like a bad setup. I tend to believe you can find 1 in 10 owners of Skeeters, Rangers, Bass Cats, Phoenixs, Stratos, Nitros, etc. All rights reserved. Higher performance models now listed come rigged with motors up to 548 horsepower, while smaller more functional models may have as low as 90 horsepower engines (although the average engine size is 250 HP). How to Buy a Boat: Tips for a First Time Buyer, Top 10 New Fishing Boats for Under $20,000, What Type is Right for You? Skeeter Boats steering Problem on 2004 Skeeter SL190 grandpasteve_1956 Aug 9, 2009 G grandpasteve_1956 Recruit Joined Aug 9, 2009 Messages 2 Aug 9, 2009 #1 I have a 2004 Skeeter SL190 with a 150 Yamaha that is hard to steer - difficult to turn the steering wheel. What jackplate and how much set back do you have? Trailer is matched up to bare bones weight. They did have to replace the windshield due to My Dad taught me to take care of all of my tools and I seldom have issues with homes, cars, motorcycles, 4 wheelers, trucks, from many many manufacturers. Parts, Wash Down This material may not be posted on another website. The boat has a problem porpoising at low speeds. Start building your future and the future of your generations today Contact her now on. The butt seat on the front deck sits back enough you don't fill crowed. Plumbing, Anchor Of the thousands of any boat model sold each year, 3 with issues doesn't equal "a lot" in my opinion. Reset it if it's a manual type. Seats, Pontoon Boat Seats & Cushions, Lexington Transom Marine Battery Chargers, Shop Skeeters are true man made works of art.. ZX is a sweet platform. Tables, Minn Kota It may not display this or other websites correctly. Also the bow bait well doesnt drain week when on the trailer. Now, Shop & Rings, Prop Nut Kits & Wiring is nice and clean, everything is done right. 25 Gal. Dren I'd be as pumped as you are if I was picking that boat up today.Can't wait to see the pics! Boat, Boat Buyers Posted February 18, 2009. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. I would buy one in a heartbeat now because the good news is that weak link has apearently been removed from the bundle: Skeeter makes their own trailers now, so no more EZ-Loader's. Boston Whaler, 1972-1993, Boat Gel Coat - Spectrum Color Find your boats Gel Coat Match Back Pumps and Plumbing View All Nothing..ever. & Telescopes, Covers and Virtually every option is a standard feature on the Skeeter FX21 LEincluding a look no other bass boat can match. For years that has been the weak link. under it, which I didn't notice until I was under the boat waxing Delt with Jared Taylor and it was a great, very painless, he made it simple. Pasted as rich text. As a result if you have trouble with a listing and require a refund please email refunds@verticalscope.com and include your transaction number, this will get your refund issued in priority sequence. Mine runs 72.3mph with 225 and hits 70 tourney loaded with full tanks of gas. I can say I've never had any major problems with any of them. I am with K.Dmy floating key chain failed as well. check out the. Combos, Fishing Tools & Something I can fix by bending/moving the latch around. WebI bought my Skeeter WX2190 boat in 2013, the year that the new hull came out. Skeeter has spent a lot of time, money, and resources revamping its quality over the past 3 years. Please Help, ZX225 - Trolling motor prop "in" or "out", ZX owners - did you upgrade to a hyd jackplate, Mercury - 2.0/ 2.4/ 2.5 Liter High Performance, Mercury - 3 Liter & 3 Liter High Performance, Wanted to Buy - Other Than Fishing Tackle. Some of the most iconic Skeeter models right now include: ZXR 21, ZXR 20, FXR21 Limited, 200 Zx and FXR20 Limited. Not sure how many are in the poster's sampling. Maintenance, Fiberglass & Epoxy Oars, Wakeboard, Wakesurf & WebSkeeter cheaped out by going with EZLoader. PLEASE READ before posting in this section! If I ever decide to get a new boat it will be a ZX225. Insulated stern Livewell/ 9 Gal. Ah, the back compartment that holds the batteries, fuel tanks, etc, hasn't ever latched closed for me. As much as I think Skeeter makes a great boat I disagree on the "loaded" comment, these boats don't even come with batteries. Dress properly with a USCG-approved flotation device and protective gear. Accessories, Boat Lift Canopy Deals, Pumps & Plumbing I love the boat but not the motor. 3 of them I had no issues with, but 1 had the problems you are talking about. These vessels are frequently favored for popular boating boating pursuits such as freshwater fishing, saltwater fishing, day cruising, watersports and overnight cruising. I love the boat as a fishing platform and for the looks, but under the pretty face it is a $50,000.00 + piece of junk. Remember to observe all applicable boating laws. Rafts, Paddle If this is your first visit, be sure to Love the fact they went to a really great rod strap system, much better cooler, and all machined aluminum bow, dash and trim plates. About Us|Skeeter Gear|Skeeter Buzz|Career Opportunities|Safe Boating|Dealer Login|Your Privacy Choices|Privacy Policy|Accessibility|. November 20, 2016 at 10:07 am #1651555. Copyright 2019 IBOATS. It came with one stripped screw hole that held on the plastic around the console. Accessories, Big Jon Ive got a zx250 so I figure im qualified.First of all I love it. I train my reps to sell the advantages of our company, product quality, customer service, our attributes and to never talk the competition down. Im in the market and really like the ZX models, however I hear a lot of people having issues with the cosmetic things. Unfortunately they have been a quality product sitting on a completely inferior trailer. Deals, Electrical This may better help the fellas here to diagnose your issue. The wiring hung down and interfered with the hot foot.Nothing is labeled. Dren Ag99 is living in a different zip code than I am, with a 11 sho dual ppoles and custom color but i will tell you us old 04's do have storage under the seats, so take that thing back and trade it for an 04! Accessories, PWC Parts & Get the Minn Kota, not the motorguide, that is the only change I would make to my boat. By I will say that during boat show season the rumors always start to fly about various brands of boats. The ice chest lid hinge broke off and I am currently waiting on a new Trim Switch for the throttle handle and a new Battery Charger plug receptacle. Copyright 2000-2020 BassBoat Central Inc. All rights reserved. Insulated Bow Baitwell, Minn-Kota 112 Ulterra Trolling Motor w/ iPilot, Yamaha T9.9 Kicker Engine w/ Remote Control, Length on Trailer (with Motor in Towing Position and Swing-Away Tongue Folded), Length on Trailer w/Motor Trimmed Vertical w/Swing-Away Tongue Folded (shortest length). I train my reps to sell the advantages of our company, product quality, customer service, our attributes and to never talk the competition down. BBCBoards is the leading online community for Bass Boat connections. frequently. Let me repeat that NOTHING. +1 on the backing but turning skeeter is the only boat that will do a 360, they turn quik a fast speed. Telling you to contact Humminbird is a bunch of you know what. Lights, Boat Trailer I have nothing but excellent reviews to give with regards to my Skeeter. Axles, Boat Trailer Tie I finally found a good dealer to purchase a new 2016 ZX190 from, they jumped thru hoops to get it off of the Boat Show floor before it opened. As for the wiring I have a big ????? To take wave impacts at these speeds, the boat also has to be built a bit differently from the norm. got a 18' skeeter that had the same problem , skeeter are weight sensity had to put a hydro foil on to get it not to porpoise made a big difference you may be power trim up to much when it start power trim down a little. Smoke & Sonar, Trolling ), Links to maintance issues - contact numbers - parts - - previous pinned post, Skeeter Boats New Product Information Resource. Waxes, Boat Cleaning I chose my boat colors directly from the factory. Ken A. I actually said that there will always be lemons in any product line. Tops, Bimini Top I could run around 61-62 mph (GPS) Use this control to limit the display of threads to those newer than the specified time frame. Heck it's probably my fault from rigging my own boats and not giving them the proper tightness. Meters, Marine Electrical Panels Unfortunately, your content contains terms that we do not allow. I was treated professionally by all at the dealership, the boat was everything it was promised to be, the parts department was top notch and explained all of my added options, salesman took a tremendous amount of time to explain the features of the boat, the break in process, made sure I was happy. Seats, Fishing Boat If its an automatic type, check for 12 volts on the With over two decades of experience in marine journalism, Lenny Rudow has contributed to publications including YachtWorld, boats.com, Boating Magazine, Marlin Magazine, Boating World, Saltwater Sportsman, Texas Fish & Game, and many others. Towers, Tow Ropes & Parts, Boat Tubing & Pros- solid fishing platform.. non better.. fishes real low to the water and no tippy. Maintenance, Pumps and It had some hiccups in the beginning, some that wasnt really the boats problem but the trolling motor (to be exact). The replacement boat arrived with a broken trailer brake cable and no latch on the glove box lid (single console). Coincidence that several of my friends beautiful Skeeters were sitting on EZ Loader trailers with broken welds and beautiful matching fiberglass fenders falling off the trailer? After I took off the HDS 7 at the Console to install an HDS 12 I saw major shortcuts on wire routing inside the Console where it will result in rubbing and possible shorting out in the future. I have run boats of many types for many years and tried not to waste time explaining the obvious things you would try for a problem like this. boats.com is part of the Boats Group Network. Covers, Other Re: Skeeter Boat You can find 18 1/2 footers that vintage for around $4k and that's with a 150. Just think the generalizing is a little strong. The wiring on the Skeeter is a nightmare. Please edit your content to remove the highlighted words below. While opinions can quickly become unfounded and based on no real life experiences, word of mouth and reputation are the American way and a real tool for examining and considering products the consumer has limited/no prior experience with. As for the wiring I have a big ????? I was treated professionally by all at the dealership, the boat was everything it was promised to be, the parts department was top notch and explained all of my added My biggest dislike is the trailerseems Skeeter really went with the I just bought a 2018 ZX250. I have left messages with Maria in customer service and never received a return call. Beautiful boat on and off the water. Guess you're right about specifics. I have run boats of many types for many years and tried not to waste time explaining the obvious things you wou It has no breaker panel and nothing seems to go to or come from any central point; everywhere you look it is just a mess of wires that hang down from the console and float around in the equipment compartment. After I took off the HDS 7 at the Console to install an HDS 12 I saw major shortcuts on wire routing inside the Console where it will result in rubbing and possible shorting out in the future. But then they completely screwed up the deal between them, my bank and the dealer costing me 6 weeks of down time from initial purchase. hp. Boat was built solid on the outside, but it was like it was falling apart on the inside. Copyright 1997-2023 The Ultimate Bass Fishing Resource Guide LLC All rights reserved. though. The boat runs and handles beautifully at speeds above 40 with no tendency to porpoise. 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