Skeeter is known for its rocket ship-like bass and bay boats. Luckily I saw them while putting my trailer license plate on before I ever put it in the water. Parts, Boat Tubing & WebCHIPPEWA FALLS, WI 321 W. Prairie View Dr Chippewa Falls, WI 54729 715-833-0060 I'm currently looking for another ZX225 in the 2007-2009 range. JavaScript is disabled. Screws, Boat Handles, Pulls, Then the Dealer that I purchased from completely screwed up getting me my replacement plates and registration. Trailer is matched up to bare bones weight. But with that said, Im in a Phoenix now and love it. love mine but if i was looking at a new one it would be the i-class or fx the 250 makes a huge difference on a 20ft boat. 50K is a ton of money to not be happy with the boat. My 2007 ZX225 handles rough water well and has to be hands down the most stable fishing platform out there. Systems, Marine Plumbing There will always be lemons in any product line. The hydrofoil (Stingray XRlll) worked but I did not like how it affected the steering and losing 5mph of top end speed. I decided to try a hydraulic jack plate and had the Skeeter dealer install one, and yes it does have the wedges. So now I have finally found another dealer to work with for Parts and Warranty and to purchase my next boat from. The Communication, Auto Pilot I have done the servicing on the motor myselfso, since it was purchased, it hasn't seen a dealership since then for routine maintenance either. I think fishability from a skeeter is second to none. All, Anchor & So now I have finally found another dealer to work with for Parts and Warranty and to purchase my next boat from. Boat Gel Coat - Spectrum Color, Pumps and If you like radical looks in a bass boat, the Skeeter FX21 LE should get your blood pumping. flyboy Even if it requires contacting HB they should be helping you out. Hull and top cap are different. 10/9/02. **Manufacturers Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). I have a 2014 skeeter fx 21 and the thing doesn't have any sandy feeling in the paint at all or bubbles. As for the wiring I have a big ????? Helm Seats, Shop Riptide Terrova 80 Trolling Motor w/i-Pilot & Bluetooth, Inflatable 50K is a ton of money to not be happy with the boat. BBCBoards is the leading online community for Bass Boat connections. Deals, Dealer 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. Good to see growth in the industry and the benefit for a small town. Shop Ive got a zx250 so I figure im qualified.First of all I love it. & Rings, Prop Nut Kits & hp. Pumps, Livewell Aerator Pumps Accessories, Pontoon Bimini Email:Khloegregory67@gmail.com. Hardware, Boat Seats by The common problems with Skeeter Boats to look out for include the following: Gel Coat Issues. Visible Anyone can find this That is my real world direct experience from June 2016 until now, for what it is worth. & Dislikes, I think this is a great entry-level boat. Wish I had a SHO on there. Note: when sorting by date, 'descending order' will show the newest results first. Charts & All, Boat Bimini Any ZX series Skeeter has a little rougher ride in rough water due to the flatter front of the boat. At that I went to another Skeeter dealer and got no help because they did not sell the boat. ), Links to maintance issues - contact numbers - parts - - previous pinned post, Skeeter Boats New Product Information Resource. Great fishing platform and plenty fast. for Sale, Buy A Display as a link instead, Seats, Pontoon Boat Seats & I've been in sales management for the last 15. I tend to believe you can find 1 in 10 owners of Skeeters, Rangers, Bass Cats, Phoenixs, Stratos, Nitros, etc. Personally i would have allready been camped on their front door wanting some answers. 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 I would suggest buying it with a bigger motor Upload or insert images from URL. Could you be a bit more specific about your boat? What HP is your engine? Is there a jackplate, etc. This may better help the fellas here to diagno There will always be lemons in any product line. Screws backing out, carpet glue coming thru, and other "minor things. 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. Just think the generalizing is a little strong. 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. CREATE WebSkeeter cheaped out by going with EZLoader. Read This Before Posting! Sealant, & I just bought a 2018 ZX250. Its typically sales guys or even pro staff saying things about competitors that gets to floating around. Besides Skeeter already has the most affordable fairly loaded platforms on the market in the ZXR series. check out the. & Plumbing, Fresh Water Boat Unfortunately, your content contains terms that we do not allow. Fishing Lures, Fishing Rod Holders & Cable, Marine Batteries & If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. The wiring hung down and interfered with the hot foot.Nothing is labeled. The boat runs and handles beautifully at speeds above 40 with no tendency to porpoise. you might lose a little speed..but im out there to fish and not ride all over the lake. At slow speed the turning not the best,but I learned to pump my hot foot and it will spin around. 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). Fenders, Boat Trailer Accessories, Boat Lift Canopy Reoccuring trailer problems literally kept me from considering one of my favorite boats during my last purchase. But once I ironed out the kinks and got down to fishing, its a phenomenal boat. Blocks, Marine Acessories, Fishing Outriggers & Switches, Shore Power & AC Posted February 18, 2009. 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. Could you be a bit more specific about your boat? The oldest model listed is a late classic boat built in 1978 and the newest model year of 2023. One of the most surprising aspects of the Skeeters Accessories, Electronic Navigation Have not found one flaw at all. 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. Re: Skeeter Boat You can find 18 1/2 footers that vintage for around $4k and that's with a 150. Prices may vary due to supply, location, freight, etc. Dress properly with a USCG-approved flotation device and protective gear. November 20, 2016 at 10:07 am #1651555. Parts, Wash Down They can really show you the boats capabilities. Backward not so much. Telling you to contact Humminbird is a bunch of you know what. This is critical. Plenty room on the nose to move around. Oars, Wakeboard, Wakesurf & Another problem is I have a Humminbird depth finder with side imaging which does not paint any structure. Holder, Anchor & Dock Lighting, Marine Teak Accessories, PWC Parts & Storage Covers, Other Skeeter has alway been a quality high end product for many years. 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? I have to disagree with those above that tell the OP dont listen to hersay. If you hit any sort of wave, the porpoising begins and the only way to stop it is to accelerate briskly. It was the orginal of the zx line - the 250 was a spend off and the fx is nothing but a 250 with modifications- the zx is the main couse of the skeeter line -, The fx is a completely different boat. My biggest dislike is the trailerseems Skeeter really went with the Nothing..ever. I have played with weight distribution, props, hydrofoils and adjusting the motor height. 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. under it, which I didn't notice until I was under the boat waxing PFDs, Roof Racks, Carriers, Platforms, Slide Insulated stern Livewell/ 9 Gal. Ventilation, Interior & Cabin Start building your future and the future of your generations today Contact her Likes No major issues though. Location Richlands,VA. A company that built good boats,but had lousy management and aren't around anymore is CHAMPION Boats! Something I can fix by bending/moving the latch around. Storage, fishing platform, layout is great. I have a dual console and glad I do. Unfortunately they have been a quality product sitting on a completely inferior trailer. Nothing..ever. I was told to speak with Robert in customer service but he has been mute after dozens of calls as well. to spend much. I will tell you my pros and cons here in a couple hours, picking up my 11 zx225 with Sho! Racks, Fish Finders, Sounders The lake is like Toledo Bend with no boat lanes except the lake is in Florida. I'm considering moving to a bigger boat and looking at a new ZX225 with the 225 SHO. Kits, Boat Trailer Im in the market and really like the ZX models, however I hear a lot of people having issues with the cosmetic things. Lenny is a graduate of the Westlawn School of Yacht Design, and he has won numerous BWI and OWAA writing awards. Dollies, SportsStuff Great Big The new ZXR19 bass boat is equipped with the lates power and tech to fit right into high-performance, I had a girl friend in high school that owned a skeeter metro, might shoulda kept her around, just sayn. Not hearsay! Enjoy multi-species mastery with the WX2060. And I will bet you a Hundred dollars they won't call of the demo rides due to High winds Gear & Gadgets on the Texas Fishing and Outdoors Show, 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. So don't let someone else opinion stop you from investing on binary option trading. Drink Holders. but are more than ready to tell you how it's all the manufacturers fault. I guarantee if any of them started down that road, I would have walked out quickly. Skeeter Boats Welcome to BBCBoards.net BBCBoards is the leading online community for Bass Boat connections. I did have some very light scratches and wet sanded and buffed the boat roughly 1 yr ago. The boat has a 150hp Yamaha 4 stroke and a T8 kicker. Turning going forward is awesome. I like mine. Shelters, Boat See your local Skeeter dealer for complete details. Skeeters are true man made works of art.. For years that has been the weak link. 2022 Skeeter Products, Inc. All rights reserved. Huntin' Ducks, Chasin' Pheasant, Catching Fish. Storage is great, have no complaints, I have more than enough room. FYI Original FX Cooler/Glove Box lid if anyone needs them Skeeter 20i with E-TEC 250HP Gen 1 - Transom Question, Skeeter ZXR 21, 2023 leaking compartments. Software, Digital Wish they had storage under seats but no biggy. Top 10 Choices for Boaters. For Skeeter is a well built boat (and has been for decades) with what seems to be a really strong network of dealers. Trolling Motors, Shop 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). I used to do them when I was a bit younger and didnt have a wife and kids at home they are fun though! I just ordered my new zx225 with 225 SHO man am I ready for it. I wax my boat with quickie sauce and wipe down my boat every time I get off the water. Any references to other companies or their products are for identification purposes only, and are not intended to be an endorsement. Start building your future and the future of your generations today Contact her now on. Love the fact they went to a really great rod strap system, much better cooler, and all machined aluminum bow, dash and trim plates. Wells, Toilet & Waste Deals, Paint & Maintenance Skeeter is a boat builder in the marine industry that offers boats for sale in a variety of sizes on Boat Trader, with the smallest current boat listed at 17 feet in length, to the longest vessel measuring in at 28 feet, and an average length of 20.99 feet. Parts, Rule 1500 GPH Automatic but are more than ready to tell you how it's all the manufacturers fault. Telescopes, Covers and Home|Skeeter Then the Dealer that I purchased from Parts Dept was a joke. Professionals. I just got a 09' zx225 with a 200 hpdi, series 2. This may better help the fellas here to diagnose your issue. Sounds like you got one of those rare lemons Ken A was talking about. I bought a new ZX200 this time last year. It slaps waves instead of cutting them like a sharper v would do. 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 WebSkeeter Boats BASS BOATS BAY BOATS DEEP-V BOATS NUMBER ONE FOR SO MANY REASONS No other boat manufacturer boasts the rich history and heritage of Please edit your content to remove the highlighted words below. It truly delivers some of the best all-around performance in its class. That is my real world direct experience from June 2016 until now, for what it is worth. 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. Towers, Tow Ropes & High Back Reclining Helm Seat, Cabin and 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. Only thing I would go to over this one would be an i class, maybe an FX, but only for more speed, not complaining, I can get to 70, but that is in perfect conditions. Your link has been automatically embedded. I have been tring to think of a con for my ZX225 but i'm not sure there is one. When you move up to a 20' fishing boat, you expect more of everything, and the WX2060 delivers. 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. Good layout and storage. Furniture, Boat Seat Pedestals & WhatsApp:+1 (415) 891-9549. Systems, Lowrance Hook2-4 GPS My Skeeter has NEVER BEEN in the shop for a manufacturers defect. The boat came with a manual jack plate so I tried lowering the motor 1/4 inch at a time about 1 1/2 inches then went back to the factory setting and repeated and reversed the process only going up. If they work and it is just the light, check the ground as each of those switches are ground to your dash ground in order to light up. WebBoat Trader currently has 743 Skeeter boats for sale, including 484 new vessels and 259 used boats listed by both individuals and professional dealers mainly in United States. Supplies, Boston Whaler, 1972-1993, Accessories, Marine DC Power Plugs GPS Chartplotter and Fish Finder Combo, Find Skeeter offered a replacement ZX200 at a discount and included a custom cover and engine cover for free. Boat, Boat Buyers Boarding, Paddles & Motors, Fishing Downriggers & I ran 4 different Skeeters over the last 10 years. 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? Hinges and the back floor plate for the pedestal stand. I have nothing but excellent reviews to give with regards to my Skeeter. All minor stuff. All rights reserved. I've crawled around the ZX250 and they seem to be built very well. Copyright 2000-2020 BassBoat Central Inc. All rights reserved. Even better than the dozens of cars I've owned. Boston Whaler, 1972-1993, Boat Gel Coat - Spectrum Color Find your boats Gel Coat Match Back Pumps and Plumbing View All You are using an out of date browser. 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. 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. Deals, Electrical I love the boat but not the motor. Ive got the zx200 and its sweet toojust not as big dangit! To take wave impacts at these speeds, the boat also has to be built a bit differently from the norm. Deals, Electronics WebRide: Skeeter boats can reach extreme speeds while continuing to be extremely agile. I have an '04 225 and absolutely love it. This material may not be posted on another website. Wish it has storage under seats. every boat builder has a problem here an there its amazing that the boats stay together as good as they do. Common issue with so many manufacturers. 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