High Back Reclining Helm Seat, Cabin and The customer is usually well aware of the shortcomings of their current supplier, so we don't need to point out the customer's stupidity in doing business with our competitors. Breakers, Power Packs & Jump Dress properly with a USCG-approved flotation device and protective gear. Trailer Winches, Shop Bilge Pump, Tires, Rims, & Hub Have not had a single problem with it. Upload or insert images from URL. Galley, Covers and Any references to other companies or their products are for identification purposes only, and are not intended to be an endorsement. Are you still under factory or dealer warranty? I chose my boat colors directly from the factory. Add a few years of added water weight, gear, full tank of gass.and Parts, Wash Down hp. Screws, Boat Handles, Pulls, Acessories, Fishing Outriggers & Software, Digital Furniture, Boat Seat Pedestals & Sealant, & This may better help the fellas here to diagnose your issue. Copyright 1997-2023 The Ultimate Bass Fishing Resource Guide LLC All rights reserved. I really like my 01 ZX225. Rafts, Paddle Sockets, Marine Electrical 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. Skeeter boats for sale on Boat Trader are available for a range of prices, valued from $10,124 on the bargain side of the spectrum all the way up to $119,980 for the higher-end boats. We have all seen this on the forums over the years. ITs sweet. I ran 4 different Skeeters over the last 10 years. Have not found one flaw at all. Wish I had a SHO on there. Owners List| Likes/Dislikes it. As for the wiring I have a big ????? You should really consider the ZX models! If you hit any sort of wave, the porpoising begins and the only way to stop it is to accelerate briskly. Something I can fix by bending/moving the latch around. I've not heard of any of the things you mentioned. Deals, Trailering Covers, Other I have to disagree with those above that tell the OP dont listen to hersay. No issues with my FX21. your boats Gel Coat Match, Shop You are using an out of date browser. Ropes, Boat I had a girl friend in high school that owned a skeeter metro, might shoulda kept her around, just sayn. i just bought a 2006 zx 225 for 24,000so the deals are out there now. & Sonar, Trolling Power switch at consule doesnt have power. Hinges and the back floor plate for the pedestal stand. Unfortunately they have been a quality product sitting on a completely inferior trailer. Love the fact they went to a really great rod strap system, much better cooler, and all machined aluminum bow, dash and trim plates. It had some hiccups in the beginning, some that wasnt really the boats problem but the trolling motor (to be exact). Price does not include freight, dealer prep, tax, title, and license. 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. In this case a picture truly is worth a thousand words, so lets not delay the visual effect. ZX is a sweet platform. Hitches, & NOT ONE time did anyone say anything negative about any other boat manufacturer. Viewing 20 posts - 1 through 20 (of 20 total) You must be logged in to reply to this topic. Floats off stumps like a dream.. which is great if you plan on fishing east texas. Hardware, Boat Cabin I know the build quality on my FX20 is excellent. Rails, Marine Tools & Tool The dealer told me that that is typical for any Skeeter. ), Links to maintance issues - contact numbers - parts - - previous pinned post, Skeeter Boats New Product Information Resource. Location Richlands,VA. Hardware, Boat Trailer There will always be lemons in any product line. 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. Caulking, Marine Engine I decided to try a hydraulic jack plate and had the Skeeter dealer install one, and yes it does have the wedges. Form Page, SKEETER Can't wait!!! 2023 *Nationally Advertised Price; actual sales price determined by dealer. This is critical. I fish a lake with lots of standing timber and racing around the lake at high speeds is, wellstupid. Guess you're right about specifics. Beautiful boat on and off the water. Posted February 18, 2009. Locks, Boat Deck WebSkeeter cheaped out by going with EZLoader. Helm Seats, Shop Loved the boat. About ten months ago I bought a new Skeeter 20i from a Skeeter Dealer. who will be happy to tell you all the issues they've had with their boats. Biminis, Paint and Towers, Tow Ropes & Battery Charger, Marine Audio & I've owned many skeeters and have never had any issues at all that weren't normal wear and tear or something caused by me. They can really show you the boats capabilities. Unfortunately, your content contains terms that we do not allow. & Smoke Deals, Paint & Maintenance The butt seat on the front deck sits back enough you don't fill crowed. boats.com, 1221 Brickell Avenue, 23rd Floor, Miami, FL 33131, USA. I have nothing but excellent reviews to give with regards to my Skeeter. Your previous content has been restored. Skeeter has alway been a quality high end product for many years. I say minor, and maybe this is common to all new boats but when you pay 50-60,000 dollars for a boat you expect more. I like mine. I have a 2014 skeeter fx 21 and the thing doesn't have any sandy feeling in the paint at all or bubbles. N north40 Petty Officer 1st Class Joined Apr 13, 2004 Messages 331 Nov 4, 2005 #6 Re: Skeeter Boat For your reference the NADA average retail is
Boat $925 Engine/w power tilt/trim 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. Deals, Electrical Bullet Skimmer, Paint and One of the most surprising aspects of the Skeeters Designed for deep water and big waves the WX2060 offers exceptional space and outstanding performance all wrapped up into one boat! Been in sales for over thirty years. These vessels are frequently favored for popular boating boating pursuits such as freshwater fishing, saltwater fishing, day cruising, watersports and overnight cruising. Are you still under factory or dealer warranty? I've fished out of several other brands lately (as I'm looking to upgrade) and really appreciate the stable platform of the Skeeter. 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 Pros- solid fishing platform.. non better.. fishes real low to the water and no tippy. 50K is a ton of money to not be happy with the boat. Cushions, Lexington Common issue with so many manufacturers. Skeeter Boats Welcome to BBCBoards.net BBCBoards is the leading online community for Bass Boat connections. I got mine from Plano Marine. Could you be a bit more specific about your boat? Re: Problem switching fuel tanks on Skeeter [ Re: Lure_Chunker ] #7629426 06/10/12 08:02 PM **Manufacturers Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). Login, Boats Systems, Lowrance Hook2-4 GPS Email:Khloegregory67@gmail.com. (Please keep pics to 600 pixels wide. Any ZX series Skeeter has a little rougher ride in rough water due to the flatter front of the boat. Even if it requires contacting HB they should be helping you out. Hardware, Boat Unfortunately they have been a quality product sitting on a completely inferior trailer. Read This Before Posting! The tac and water pressure guage didnt work. Reoccuring trailer problems literally kept me from considering one of my favorite boats during my last purchase. 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 Wiring is nice and clean, everything is done right. Manufacturer, Boat Tables & I guarantee if any of them started down that road, I would have walked out quickly. All new products with moving parts are going to have issues on occasion. the size it has adequate storage, handles well and looks good. Boat was built solid on the outside, but it was like it was falling apart on the inside. 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). Kits, Boat Trailer 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. Pumps, Marine Pump Replacement Fasteners, Boat Windshield Not hearsay! This material may not be posted on another website. crossin_eyes Participant Lakeville, MN Posts: 1218 May 4, 2013 at 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. Re: skeeter boat electrical problem Check for a circuit breaker at the battery. Im in the market and really like the ZX models, however I hear a lot of people having issues with the cosmetic things. 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. & Biminis, RV & Trailer The fenders are rusting out - after less than a year (from the bottom up) due to being installed too close to the tires (per Irwin Marine - I have a single console also and it give me more room to move around. Accessories, Electronic Navigation I've been running Skeeter since 1993 and had 15 new Skeeters over the years everything from ZX, I Class and FX20 now. Switches, Shore Power & AC & Dock, Anchor Chains & I tend to believe you can find 1 in 10 owners of Skeeters, Rangers, Bass Cats, Phoenixs, Stratos, Nitros, etc. Carry it back to the dealer you purchased it from and have them do a water test. I have an '04 225 and absolutely love it. Parts, Inflatable I train my reps to sell the advantages of our company, product quality, customer service, our attributes and to never talk the competition down. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. What jackplate and how much set back do you have? Is there a jackplate, etc. 2022 Skeeter Products, Inc. All rights reserved. Been in sales for over thirty years. It's the best I've ever owned for reliability. Thoughts? Sounds like you got one of those rare lemons Ken A was talking about. Enjoy multi-species mastery with the WX2060. pretty much everybody that is still building boats have figured it out. Covers, Boat Wiring & 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? Sounds like a bad setup. Carry it back to the dealer you purchased it from and have them do a water test. That will answer your questions. Personal I saw all this when I bought the boat but assumed it was because it was not rigged. All of your comments are all correct. Even better than the dozens of cars I've owned. What HP is your engine? Holders, Cabin Accessories & Instruments, VHF Radios & Nothing..ever. Accessories, PWC Parts & Dollies, SportsStuff Great Big I bought a new ZX200 this time last year. They have been great but again Skeeter has screwed up multiple times sending incorrect parts. Some of the most iconic Skeeter models right now include: ZXR 21, ZXR 20, FXR21 Limited, 200 Zx and FXR20 Limited. 8.95. 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. i love it more than my 519 ranger i had. I've been running Skeeter since 1993 and had 15 new Skeeters over the years everything from ZX, I Class and FX20 now. Boat Repair, Boat Paint & Reoccuring trailer problems literally kept me from considering one of my favorite boats during my last purchase. Forums, Find PLEASE READ before posting in this section! Pumps, Livewell Aerator Pumps The new ZXR19 bass boat is equipped with the lates power and tech to fit right into high-performance, Maintenance, Fiberglass & Epoxy BBCBoards is the leading online community for Bass Boat connections. The first thing I noticed is how low it sets in the water. 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. Wish they had storage under seats but no biggy. It may also contain trademarks belonging to other companies. Honda 5hp Outboard, Boat Total ) you must be logged in to reply to this topic been a quality sitting! 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