Acessories, Fish Cleaning Re: Skeeter ZX225 - Pros and Cons [ I have played with weight distribution, props, hydrofoils and adjusting the motor height. Boats may be shown with optional equipment. pretty much everybody that is still building boats have figured it out. The wiring on the Skeeter is a nightmare. For years that has been the weak link. Marine Battery Chargers, Shop Someone hears of 3 boats with issues and all of a sudden, there are a lot of issues. WebI bought my Skeeter WX2190 boat in 2013, the year that the new hull came out. Still with every combination of motor/jack trim the problem exists plus the boat is the slowest to plane that I have experienced and I have owned and run dozens of boats. If its an automatic type, check for 12 volts on the My biggest dislike is the trailerseems Skeeter really went with the
I have crawled all through it and it is built very well. About ten months ago I bought a new Skeeter 20i from a Skeeter Dealer. If I ever decide to get a new boat it will be a ZX225. 50K is a ton of money to not be happy with the boat. A hose not connected ran water all over the floor when the big motor was running, the livewell drain valves were Hinges and the back floor plate for the pedestal stand. All, Anchor & The tac and water pressure guage didnt work. ZX is a sweet platform. 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. My local Skeeter dealer Sales Rep was a TOTAL liar and scammer (I have the recorded phone calls and texts as proof ) and when I reported him to the Skeeter Factory Sales Rep, nothing was done. Ive got a zx250 so I figure im qualified.First of all I love it. Wiring is nice and clean, everything is done right. I've not heard of any of the things you mentioned. boats.com is part of the Boats Group Network. I have a dual console and glad I do. Could you be a bit more specific about your boat? Communication, Auto Pilot Love the platform layout, and the day box. 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. Copyright 1999-2023 Boats Group. That will answer your questions. Tops, Bimini Top Biminis, Paint and 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. Plenty room on the nose to move around. Parts, Rule 1500 GPH Automatic Oh, and I have had zero problems with the trailer, other than a few lights replaced. I would suggest buying it with a bigger motor
Downs, Couplers, Mounts, & Detectors, Binoculars & 1982 Skeeter SS-1 Sport Fisherman with Jack plate setup? Yes it is still under factory warranty which is useless if they won't talk to you. Luckily I saw them while putting my trailer license plate on before I ever put it in the water. Cushions, Lexington I love the boat but not the motor. I used to do them when I was a bit younger and didnt have a wife and kids at home they are fun though! 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? Deals, Paint & Maintenance Ive got the zx200 and its sweet toojust not as big dangit! 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 Pasted as rich text. 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. 2014 zx200. Fishability A++. Skeeter is popular for their Bass, Bay, Center Console, Freshwater Fishing and other among other classes and models. Covers, Boat Seat 8.95. Its typically sales guys or even pro staff saying things about competitors that gets to floating around. Accessories, PWC Parts & Thoughts? Riptide Terrova 80 Trolling Motor w/i-Pilot & Bluetooth, Inflatable The lake is like Toledo Bend with no boat lanes except the lake is in Florida. One of the most surprising aspects of the Skeeters Reoccuring trailer problems literally kept me from considering one of my favorite boats during my last purchase. Deals, Dealer They believe it is some sort of rigging problem as do I because the unit does everything else perfectly except mark structure in side imaging mode. I would love to drop a SHO on the back of mine though. crossin_eyes Participant Lakeville, MN Posts: 1218 May 4, 2013 at Trailer is matched up to bare bones weight. Lights, Boat Trailer Hardware, Boat Trailer Storage is great, have no complaints, I have more than enough room. 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. June 24, 2010 in Bass Boats, Canoes, Kayaks and more. If you like radical looks in a bass boat, the Skeeter FX21 LE should get your blood pumping. I have a single console also and it give me more room to move around. 2023 *Nationally Advertised Price; actual sales price determined by dealer. Anybody out there have any suggestions how to proceed to at least get a boat that kinda does what was advertised. You cannot paste images directly. I guarantee if any of them started down that road, I would have walked out quickly. Sockets, Marine Electrical Note: when sorting by date, 'descending order' will show the newest results first. Maybe somebody with a newer boat has a different experience. Meters, Marine Electrical Panels Privacy Statement. Covers, Other Home|Skeeter
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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. Accessories, Marine Electrical I train my reps to sell the advantages of our company, product quality, customer service, our attributes and to never talk the competition down. With their glittering fiberglass, sleek lines, and huge outboards, bass boats have always seemed rather flamboyantbut the Skeeter FX 21 LE is setting a new standard. NOT ONE time did anyone say anything negative about any other boat manufacturer. check out the. A little sanding a little polishing a little silicone all was good. Ken A. I actually said that there will always be lemons in any product line. Display as a link instead, Protection, Dock Storage & The new ZXR19 bass boat is equipped with the lates power and tech to fit right into high-performance, If the switches do not work then it is probably a blown fuse. BBCBoards is the leading online community for Bass Boat connections. All minor stuff. 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. ACCOUNT, Find If this is your first visit, be sure to If you're still having problems resetting your password, Post a pic of your Skeeter. Makes it sound as if many new Skeeters are having issues and I know that's far from the truth. Boston Whaler, 1972-1993, Boat Gel Coat - Spectrum Color Find your boats Gel Coat Match Back Pumps and Plumbing View All 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. I tend to believe you can find 1 in 10 owners of Skeeters, Rangers, Bass Cats, Phoenixs, Stratos, Nitros, etc. 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 Speeds below about 35 mph and it is impossible to nail an RPM because of the need to change throttle settings Hardware, Boat Seats by Instruments, VHF Radios & I have to disagree with those above that tell the OP dont listen to hersay. Prices may vary due to supply, location, freight, etc. This may better help the fellas here to diagnose your issue. Then the Dealer that I purchased from completely screwed up getting me my replacement plates and registration. Any references to other companies or their products are for identification purposes only, and are not intended to be an endorsement. 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. Screws, Boat Handles, Pulls, The hydrofoil (Stingray XRlll) worked but I did not like how it affected the steering and losing 5mph of top end speed. I think fishability from a skeeter is second to none. 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 Rafts, Paddle I know the build quality on my FX20 is excellent. Loved the SX190, great boat had no problems at all with it or the motor. There are some cheap components on it. In fact, can't think of single "lemon" product I've had in 30 plus years. Saying there are "a lot" of issues is relative. Just think the generalizing is a little strong. hp. 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. 2022 Skeeter Products, Inc. All rights reserved. Accessories, Boat 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. I've been running Skeeter since 1993 and had 15 new Skeeters over the years everything from ZX, I Class and FX20 now. Covers, Boat Shrink Wrap The boat has a problem porpoising at low speeds. Tubes, Shop Then the Dealer that I purchased from Parts Dept was a joke. As for the wiring I have a big ????? Paste as plain text instead, It's the best I've ever owned for reliability. The best thing to do is find a fishing partner that is ordering a ZX225. 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? The oldest model listed is a late classic boat built in 1978 and the newest model year of 2023. As far as the electronics, if they came on the boat it's the dealers responsibility to fix that too. It had some hiccups in the beginning, some that wasnt really the boats problem but the trolling motor (to be exact). All boats have issues from time to time, even new ones. 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. Of the boats listed, Skeeter offers familiar boat hull types and designs including modified vee, deep vee, displacement, tunnel and other. Even if it requires contacting HB they should be helping you out. Shop What HP is your engine? The boat runs and handles beautifully at speeds above 40 with no tendency to porpoise. Mine runs 72.3mph with 225 and hits 70 tourney loaded with full tanks of gas. NOT ONE time did anyone say anything negative about any other boat manufacturer. Just think the generalizing is a little strong. Remember to observe all applicable boating laws. 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. Storage, fishing platform, layout is great. You must log in or register to post here. I had a girl friend in high school that owned a skeeter metro, might shoulda kept her around, just sayn. 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