Skeeter Performance Fishing BoatsOne Skeeter Rd, Kilgore Texas 75662. Unfortunately, your content contains terms that we do not allow. PFDs, Roof Racks, Carriers, Fishing Lures, Fishing Rod Holders & Anchor Box Anchors, Fishing Rod & Reel 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. KEDC said the expansion would enable Skeeter to produce a variety of the smaller essentials for the boats things like consoles, storage boxes and hatches and bring those employees under one roof in Kilgore while adding more positions.. GPS Chartplotter and Fish Finder Combo, Find 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 denag99! 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. Use this control to limit the display of threads to those newer than the specified time frame. The drainage tub just doesnt have the slope so there is always a little water in it. 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. Trailer is matched up to bare bones weight. About ten months ago I bought a new Skeeter 20i from a Skeeter Dealer. Axles, Boat Trailer Tie Acessories, Fishing Outriggers & If I ever decide to get a new boat it will be a ZX225. The boat runs and handles beautifully at speeds above 40 with no tendency to porpoise. Tables, Minn Kota I have to disagree with those above that tell the OP dont listen to hersay. Backward not so much. There will always be lemons in any product line. Actual prices are set by the dealer. Are you still under factory or dealer warranty? This material may not be posted on another website. June 24, 2010 in Bass Boats, Canoes, Kayaks and more. Hardware, Boat Cabin Deals, Dealer Not hearsay! Telescopes, Covers and flyboy Upload or insert images from URL. Heck it's probably my fault from rigging my own boats and not giving them the proper tightness. 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 Battery Charger, Marine Audio & I had a girl friend in high school that owned a skeeter metro, might shoulda kept her around, just sayn. boats.com, 1221 Brickell Avenue, 23rd Floor, Miami, FL 33131, USA. Moritz Chevrolet - 9101 Camp Bowie W Blvd, Fort Worth, TX - Monte Coon (817) 696-2003. 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. BBCBoards is the leading online community for Bass Boat connections. Makes it sound as if many new Skeeters are having issues and I know that's far from the truth. This document contains many of Skeeters valuable trademarks. Seats, Offshore Boat Boats, Propeller Parts & 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 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 the Yamaha 250 by the way with the factory prop. I have nothing but excellent reviews to give with regards to my Skeeter. Copyright 2000-2020 BassBoat Central Inc. All rights reserved. I tried every possible trim and throttle combination and no help. 50K is a ton of money to not be happy with the boat. When you move up to a 20' fishing boat, you expect more of everything, and the WX2060 delivers. Waxes, Boat Cleaning I really like my 01 ZX225. Rafts, Paddle All, Anchor & Yes it is still under factory warranty which is useless if they won't talk to you. The deep gunnels ensure your family and friends will be safe and secure in the cockpit, and spread out in comfort with room to seat up to six people. I have a single console also and it give me more room to move around. Skeeters are true man made works of art.. I have an '04 225 and absolutely love it. Tackle Boxes, Fishing Bait & I have received no response from them; not even a "We are sorry you are having problems, why don't you try this?". Copyright 1997-2023 The Ultimate Bass Fishing Resource Guide LLC All rights reserved. Galley, Barbeque I had a girl friend in high school that owned a skeeter metro, might shoulda kept her around, just sayn. Trailer Winches, Shop I want the zx250 One of these days. Caulking, Marine Engine Dren I'd be as pumped as you are if I was picking that boat up today.Can't wait to see the pics! Saying there are "a lot" of issues is relative. who will be happy to tell you all the issues they've had with their boats. The trailer also blows my tail-light fuse very Get the Minn Kota, not the motorguide, that is the only change I would make to my boat. I'm thinking it is low on fluid but I can't locate Paste as plain text instead, All of your comments are all correct. I was told to speak with Robert in customer service but he has been mute after dozens of calls as well. Deals, Camping & RV Boat Trader currently has 753 Skeeter boats for sale, including 487 new vessels and 266 used boats listed by both individuals and professional dealers mainly in United States. I have been tring to think of a con for my ZX225 but i'm not sure there is one. Don't let anyone tell you differently! Acessories, Fish Cleaning Anybody out there have any suggestions how to proceed to at least get a boat that kinda does what was advertised. I wax my boat with quickie sauce and wipe down my boat every time I get off the water. Your link has been automatically embedded. The lake is like Toledo Bend with no boat lanes except the lake is in Florida. Even if it requires contacting HB they should be helping you out. Tubes, Shop JavaScript is disabled. I bought a new ZX200 this time last year. but are more than ready to tell you how it's all the manufacturers fault. Pasted as rich text. Furniture, Boat Seat Pedestals & You are using an out of date browser. 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). Outboards, Shop Sockets, Marine Electrical Boat Gel Coat - Spectrum Color, Pumps and Boat, Boat Buyers Add a few years of added water weight, gear, full tank of gass.and Not a single complaint here. Hull and top cap are different. Guess you're right about specifics. Platforms, Slide Beautiful boat on and off the water. check out the. It may also contain trademarks belonging to other companies. So now I have finally found another dealer to work with for Parts and Warranty and to purchase my next boat from. Maintenance, Boat Cleaners & Bilge Pumps, Shop Seats, Fishing Boat 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. There are some cheap components on it. & Let me repeat that NOTHING. They have been great but again Skeeter has screwed up multiple times sending incorrect parts. Plenty room on the nose to move around. All new products with moving parts are going to have issues on occasion. 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 Privacy Statement. I could run around 61-62 mph (GPS) Im in the market and really like the ZX models, however I hear a lot of people having issues with the cosmetic things. Accessories, PWC Parts & Covers, Other Lenny is a graduate of the Westlawn School of Yacht Design, and he has won numerous BWI and OWAA writing awards. 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. Fishability A++. The replacement boat arrived with a broken trailer brake cable and no latch on the glove box lid (single console). Nothing..ever. Thanks! Insulated stern Livewell/ 9 Gal. 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 - Probably not but 90 good jobs is a big deal to a small town. No boat is perfect but once your at your fishing spot there isn't anything better than a ZX. Harware, Marine Nuts, Bolts, & I don't think you will be disappointed with a new Skeeter. Hardware, Boat 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. Are you still under factory or dealer warranty? 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. Someone hears of 3 boats with issues and all of a sudden, there are a lot of issues. hp. Pros- solid fishing platform.. non better.. fishes real low to the water and no tippy. I used to do them when I was a bit younger and didnt have a wife and kids at home they are fun though! Gear & Gadgets on the Texas Fishing and Outdoors Show, https://www.bulletboats.com/21xrs-fishing-boat.html, http://boatingindustry.com/top-stories/2ation-strategy/, https://m.facebook.com/Falconlakehideaway/, https://texasfishingforum.com/forums/pics/usergals/2017/01/full-4964-145329-img_0444.png, 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. Skeeter has alway been a quality high end product for many years. your boats Gel Coat Match, Shop 25 Gal. Bought it in December of 2016 and have had zero problems with it. Copyright 2019 IBOATS. 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. Protection, Ladders, Steps, & Biminis, View I have to disagree with those above that tell the OP dont listen to hersay. As much as I think Skeeter makes a great boat I disagree on the "loaded" comment, these boats don't even come with batteries. Boats may be shown with optional equipment. CREATE 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. I have been to my dealer who can't find any problems and says there must be a problem with the unit plus the unit was wired at the factory and it is their problem. Sorry to hear that. Power switch at consule doesnt have power. Tops, Other A company that built good boats,but had lousy management and aren't around anymore is CHAMPION Boats! pretty much everybody that is still building boats have figured it out. Skeeter offered a replacement ZX200 at a discount and included a custom cover and engine cover for free. If you like radical looks in a bass boat, the Skeeter FX21 LE should get your blood pumping. Switches, Shore Power & AC This may better help the fellas here to diagnose your issue. Galley, Covers and It came with one stripped screw hole that held on the plastic around the console. & Would like to get some feedback from ZX225 owners on the good, the bad, and the ugly. I guarantee if any of them started down that road, I would have walked out quickly. I have a 2014 skeeter fx 21 and the thing doesn't have any sandy feeling in the paint at all or bubbles. WebRide: Skeeter boats can reach extreme speeds while continuing to be extremely agile. If this is your first visit, be sure to check out Heck it's probably my fault from rigging my own boats and not giving them the proper tightness. 2014 zx200. Re: Problem switching fuel tanks on Skeeter [ Re: Lure_Chunker ] #7629426 06/10/12 08:02 PM All, Boat Bimini Please edit your content to remove the highlighted words below. 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