I will tell you my pros and cons here in a couple hours, picking up my 11 zx225 with Sho! 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. I chose my boat colors directly from the factory. Hardware, Boat Rafts, Paddle If I ever decide to get a new boat it will be a ZX225. Get the SHO! But then I found multiple screws from the Battery Trays coming out thru the bottom of the hull after getting it home. I could run around 61-62 mph (GPS) Nothing..ever. Not hearsay! Drink Holders. When you turn the side bites down in the water and you can slide the butt around runnin over 60. 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. Battery Charger, Marine Audio & Seats, Offshore Boat there are some complaints on the forums about spider cracks Supplies, Boston Whaler, 1972-1993, At that I went to another Skeeter dealer and got no help because they did not sell the boat. Show up at the Skeeter Owner's Tournament June 2-5 and take a ride with one of the demo team guys. Covers, Boat Cover Oh, and I have had zero problems with the trailer, other than a few lights replaced. Re: Skeeter ZX225 - Pros and Cons [ Hinges and the back floor plate for the pedestal stand. Boat was built solid on the outside, but it was like it was falling apart on the inside. 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. Maybe somebody with a newer boat has a different experience. Location Richlands,VA. Skeeter Boats Welcome to BBCBoards.net BBCBoards is the leading online community for Bass Boat connections. Seats, Pontoon Boat Seats & i love it more than my 519 ranger i had. I wax my boat with quickie sauce and wipe down my boat every time I get off the water. Maybe I should just trade it. Any ZX series Skeeter has a little rougher ride in rough water due to the flatter front of the boat. The boat has a problem porpoising at low speeds. About Us|Skeeter Gear|Skeeter Buzz|Career Opportunities|Safe Boating|Dealer Login|Your Privacy Choices|Privacy Policy|Accessibility|. Posted February 18, 2009. 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. Nothing..ever. 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. WebI bought my Skeeter WX2190 boat in 2013, the year that the new hull came out. It had some hiccups in the beginning, some that wasnt really the boats problem but the trolling motor (to be exact). GPS Chartplotter and Fish Finder Combo, Find I decided to try a hydraulic jack plate and had the Skeeter dealer install one, and yes it does have the wedges. It came with one stripped screw hole that held on the plastic around the console. Combined with its large, deeper hull design, the WX2060 will take you where you want to go safely. Dress properly with a USCG-approved flotation device and protective gear. If this is your first visit, be sure to check out In this case a picture truly is worth a thousand words, so lets not delay the visual effect. Cushions, Lexington Marble, Engine 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. Fasteners, Boat Windshield I just ordered my new zx225 with 225 SHO man am I ready for it. Note: when sorting by date, 'descending order' will show the newest results first. Love the platform layout, and the day box. but are more than ready to tell you how it's all the manufacturers fault. Pumps, Marine Pump Replacement Covers, Boat Shrink Wrap The tac and water pressure guage didnt work. If I'm not mistaken its the most popular model of Skeeters out there. or most common. I have an '04 225 and absolutely love it. Reoccuring trailer problems literally kept me from considering one of my favorite boats during my last purchase. Skeeter has spent a lot of time, money, and resources revamping its quality over the past 3 years. under it, which I didn't notice until I was under the boat waxing Tables, Minn Kota 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. Skeeter WX 1910 - 2 year review Notices Please be advised that we are aware of on going difficulties with the classifieds system. Posts: 41. Screws, Boat Handles, Pulls, Parts, Rule 1500 GPH Automatic Trailer Winches, Shop As far as the electronics, if they came on the boat it's the dealers responsibility to fix that too. low bidder on this..mine came with ruse (small spots) almost everywhere Someone hears of 3 boats with issues and all of a sudden, there are a lot of issues. Love the fact they went to a really great rod strap system, much better cooler, and all machined aluminum bow, dash and trim plates. Manufacturer, Boat Tables & Tubes, Shop 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.. I would suggest buying it with a bigger motor 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. 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. Software, Digital When you move up to a 20' fishing boat, you expect more of everything, and the WX2060 delivers. Upload or insert images from URL. Luckily I saw them while putting my trailer license plate on before I ever put it in the water. Speeds below about 35 mph and it is impossible to nail an RPM because of the need to change throttle settings Ive got the zx200 and its sweet toojust not as big dangit! & Sonar, Trolling WebThe exit by DNA resulted in frustrations for the Skeeter i-Class and FX series boat owners, who were forced to become very creative to identify solutions to this problem. This is critical. Savers, Boat Trailer Guides & There will always be lemons in any product line. My local dealer Skeeter 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. check out the. What HP is your engine? it. 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. Visible Anyone can find this I like mine. Thanks! Seats, Fishing Boat 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 Re: Problem switching fuel tanks on Skeeter [ Re: Lure_Chunker ] #7629426 06/10/12 08:02 PM If the switches do not work then it is probably a blown fuse. You are using an out of date browser. Category, View My 2007 ZX225 handles rough water well and has to be hands down the most stable fishing platform out there. Private Only members can see who's in the group and what they post. I have to disagree with those above that tell the OP dont listen to hersay. Boats may be shown with optional equipment. Common issue with so many manufacturers. 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. No major issues though. I will say that during boat show season the rumors always start to fly about various brands of boats. Please edit your content to remove the highlighted words below. This may better help the fellas here to diagnose your issue. Have not had a single problem with it. Copyright 1999-2023 Boats Group. Allows you to choose the data by which the thread list will be sorted. Yes dry storage is an issue. Screws backing out, carpet glue coming thru, and other "minor things. November 20, 2016 at 10:07 am #1651555. 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. The trailer also blows my tail-light fuse very Towers, Tow Ropes & I can say I've never had any major problems with any of them. 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? & Live Bait Storage frequently. Nor may it be copied, published, rewritten, or redistributed. 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 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. A hose not connected ran water all over the floor when the big motor was running, the livewell drain valves were Rails, Marine Tools & Tool Hardware, Boat Seat Maintenance, Fiberglass & Epoxy Thanks for your help. 50K is a ton of money to not be happy with the boat. CREATE I'd definitely pitch $2300-2500 out there and see if they bite. I've been running Skeeter since 1993 and had 15 new Skeeters over the years everything from ZX, I Class and FX20 now. Skeeters are true man made works of art.. In fact, can't think of single "lemon" product I've had in 30 plus years. They did have to replace the windshield due to scratches and I chose to repair a busted trolling motor instead of waiting weeks for them to repair. Delt with Jared Taylor and it was a great, very painless, he made it simple. I'm thinking it is low on fluid but I can't locate 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. Never drink and ride. I train my reps to sell the advantages of our company, product quality, customer service, our attributes and to never talk the competition down. 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 . All of your comments are all correct. Great fishing platform and plenty fast. 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. Just think the generalizing is a little strong. Start building your future and the future of your generations today Contact her now on. Bilge Pumps, Shop you might lose a little speed..but im out there to fish and not ride all over the lake. every boat builder has a problem here an there its amazing that the boats stay together as good as they do. Its a sexy boat plain and simple. Other than that I can't complain. Boats, Propeller Parts & Protection, Ladders, Steps, & I used to do them when I was a bit younger and didnt have a wife and kids at home they are fun though! Is there a jackplate, etc. ACCOUNT, Find My biggest dislike is the trailerseems Skeeter really went with the crossin_eyes Participant Lakeville, MN Posts: 1218 May 4, 2013 at Ken A. I actually said that there will always be lemons in any product line. (903) 984-0541. All rights reserved. The butt seat on the front deck sits back enough you don't fill crowed. Get the Minn Kota, not the motorguide, that is the only change I would make to my boat. Starters, Marine Solar Power Definitely will not go wrong with the zx 225. The boat runs and handles beautifully at speeds above 40 with no tendency to porpoise. Luckily I saw them while putting my trailer license plate on before I ever put it in the water. Accessories, Big Jon Holder, Anchor & Dock Something I can fix by bending/moving the latch around. Axles, Boat Trailer Tie Remember to observe all applicable boating laws. I would love to drop a SHO on the back of mine though. I've not heard of any of the things you mentioned. 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. I've crawled around the ZX250 and they seem to be built very well. to spend much. Covers, Boat Wiring & Financing, Iboats Dad just bought one. Of the thousands of any boat model sold each year, 3 with issues doesn't equal "a lot" in my opinion. Then the Dealer that I purchased from Parts Dept was a joke. Not sure how many are in the poster's sampling. Parts, Wash Down Systems, Marine Plumbing Handles great in rough water (three foot+ waves, just goose it up a little and skip across the top, the hull handles the waves great). Plenty room on the nose to move around. I guarantee if any of them started down that road, I would have walked out quickly. Wells, Toilet & Waste For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Boat, Sell A A little sanding a little polishing a little silicone all was good. Galley, Covers and Shelters, Boat It truly delivers some of the best all-around performance in its class. Hull and top cap are different. So now I have finally found another dealer to work with for Parts and Warranty and to purchase my next boat from. Saying there are "a lot" of issues is relative. Thank you Its impressive that these boats can have such stability and agile handling, let alone while Accessories, Boat Lift Canopy 2022 Skeeter Products, Inc. All rights reserved. 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 Found a few problems with my new Skeeter. JavaScript is disabled. 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 had a 2002 SX190 w/Yamaha 150 2 stroke till December of '07 and traded it in for a '07 ZX225 w/Yamaha 225 HPDI. 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. WebRide: Skeeter boats can reach extreme speeds while continuing to be extremely agile. WebCHIPPEWA FALLS, WI 321 W. Prairie View Dr Chippewa Falls, WI 54729 715-833-0060 I have crawled all through it and it is built very well. The best thing to do is find a fishing partner that is ordering a ZX225. I had my trailer rhino lined. I ran 4 different Skeeters over the last 10 years. But then I found multiple screws from the Battery Trays coming out thru the bottom of the hull after getting it home. 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. 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. NOT ONE time did anyone say anything negative about any other boat manufacturer. Deals, Trailering 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. **Manufacturers Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). Bilge Pump, Tires, Rims, & Hub Found a few problems with my new Skeeter. I have been through the owners manual several times and since I have been an airline pilot for several decades understanding electronics is something I have a pretty good handle on. But I would own another FX 21. pretty much everybody that is still building boats have figured it out. They have been great but again Skeeter has screwed up multiple times sending incorrect parts. Outboards, Shop So now to the real question. 3 of them I had no issues with, but 1 had the problems you are talking about. Absolutely gorgeous boat and trailer. For years that has been the weak link. Winches, Boat Motor Supports & 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. I have been tring to think of a con for my ZX225 but i'm not sure there is one. Helm Seats, Shop Besides Skeeter already has the most affordable fairly loaded platforms on the market in the ZXR series. 25 Gal. WebSkeeter cheaped out by going with EZLoader. ITs sweet. Thoughts? I bought a new ZX200 this time last year. It slaps waves instead of cutting them like a sharper v would do. Copyright 2000-2020 BassBoat Central Inc. All rights reserved. & your boats Gel Coat Match, Shop Terminal For years that has been the weak link. Also the bow bait well doesnt drain week when on the trailer. Forums, Find I just bought an 03 Zx225 that's the Bass Master Classic Special Edition. If you hit any sort of wave, the porpoising begins and the only way to stop it is to accelerate briskly. Of the boats listed, Skeeter offers familiar boat hull types and designs including modified vee, deep vee, displacement, tunnel and other. Guide, Boat A lot of issues? Covers, Other Fenders, Boat Trailer Privacy Statement. I saw all this when I bought the boat but assumed it was because it was not rigged. As for the wiring I have a big ????? Parts, Inflatable Tops, Other This document contains many of Skeeters valuable trademarks. Virtually every option is a standard feature on the Skeeter FX21 LEincluding a look no other bass boat can match. There are some cheap components on it. The wiring hung down and interfered with the hot foot.Nothing is labeled. Paste as plain text instead, Meters, Marine Electrical Panels Hardware, Boat Cabin Copyright 1997-2023 The Ultimate Bass Fishing Resource Guide LLC All rights reserved. Not sure how many are in the poster's sampling. Boat, Boat Buyers That will answer your questions. The hydrofoil (Stingray XRlll) worked but I did not like how it affected the steering and losing 5mph of top end speed. Then the Dealer that I purchased from completely screwed up getting me my replacement plates and registration. Dren I'd be as pumped as you are if I was picking that boat up today.Can't wait to see the pics!
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