Insulated stern Livewell/ 9 Gal. It may also contain trademarks belonging to other companies. Battery Charger, Marine Audio & As for the wiring I have a big ????? I am with K.Dmy floating key chain failed as well. Great fishing platform and plenty fast. i love it more than my 519 ranger i had. Fenders, Boat Trailer The best thing to do is find a fishing partner that is ordering a ZX225. You can post now and register later. 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. Of the thousands of any boat model sold each year, 3 with issues doesn't equal "a lot" in my opinion. This material may not be posted on another website. I want the zx250 One of these days. A hose not connected ran water all over the floor when the big motor was running, the livewell drain valves were Lights, Boat Trailer WebRide: Skeeter boats can reach extreme speeds while continuing to be extremely agile. boats.com, 1221 Brickell Avenue, 23rd Floor, Miami, FL 33131, USA. Cable, Marine Batteries & What HP is your engine? Holder, Anchor & Dock Are you still under factory or dealer warranty? Deals, Camping & RV 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. For
every boat builder has a problem here an there its amazing that the boats stay together as good as they do. Backward not so much. Other than that I can't complain. 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. 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. I had a girl friend in high school that owned a skeeter metro, might shoulda kept her around, just sayn. check out the. The boat has a 150hp Yamaha 4 stroke and a T8 kicker. Common issue with so many manufacturers. Dren I'd be as pumped as you are if I was picking that boat up today.Can't wait to see the pics! 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. Never drink and ride. This may better help the fellas here to diagnose your issue. Fishability A++. This is my first bassboat, and I'd recommend it for anyone not looking
Reset it if it's a manual type. Ive got a zx250 so I figure im qualified.First of all I love it. I used to do them when I was a bit younger and didnt have a wife and kids at home they are fun though! Floats off stumps like a dream.. which is great if you plan on fishing east texas. Beautiful boat on and off the water. Ventilation, Interior & Cabin 25 Gal. Handles, Life Jackets & The best companies are the ones that will stand behind their product and fix it to your satisfactionwhich I am quite sure Skeeter would. CREATE I've been running Skeeter since 1993 and had 15 new Skeeters over the years everything from ZX, I Class and FX20 now. That will answer your questions. Plumbing, Fresh Water Boat Financing, Iboats PFDs, Roof Racks, Carriers, All, Anchor & 2000 Skeeter SX166 w/60
Something I can fix by bending/moving the latch around. who will be happy to tell you all the issues they've had with their boats. Tops, Other Wiring is nice and clean, everything is done right. The oldest model listed is a late classic boat built in 1978 and the newest model year of 2023. I have played with weight distribution, props, hydrofoils and adjusting the motor height. Skeeter has spent a lot of time, money, and resources revamping its quality over the past 3 years. At that I went to another Skeeter dealer and got no help because they did not sell the boat. Delt with Jared Taylor and it was a great, very painless, he made it simple. Would like to get some feedback from ZX225 owners on the good, the bad, and the ugly. Im in the market and really like the ZX models, however I hear a lot of people having issues with the cosmetic things. Both dealers can't get any thing that resembles a response from the Skeeter factory; which brings me to my real problem. WebCHIPPEWA FALLS, WI 321 W. Prairie View Dr Chippewa Falls, WI 54729 715-833-0060 but are more than ready to tell you how it's all the manufacturers fault. Tops, Bimini Top One of the most surprising aspects of the Skeeters Communication, Auto Pilot Unfortunately they have been a quality product sitting on a completely inferior trailer. So now I have finally found another dealer to work with for Parts and Warranty and to purchase my next boat from. 3 of them I had no issues with, but 1 had the problems you are talking about. Deals, Dealer Maybe someone out there will have some ideas on this. Form Page, SKEETER
Telescopes, Covers and Hardware, Boat Seat Hull and top cap are different. Start building your future and the future of your generations today Contact her I don't think you will be disappointed with a new Skeeter. Owners List| Likes/Dislikes
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. This document contains many of Skeeters valuable trademarks. Copyright 1999-2023 Boats Group. Smoke I can say I've never had any major problems with any of them. There are some cheap components on it. Its impressive that these boats can have such stability and agile handling, let alone while Covers, Boat Wiring & Boarding, Paddles & Deals, Paint & Maintenance Tables, Minn Kota Zincs, Generator who will be happy to tell you all the issues they've had with their boats. Boat, Sell A Oars, Wakeboard, Wakesurf & for Sale, Buy A Power switch at consule doesnt have power. Remember to observe all applicable boating laws. So now to the real question. Use this control to limit the display of threads to those newer than the specified time frame. Hard to call it a spin off. Allows you to choose the data by which the thread list will be sorted. Enjoy multi-species mastery with the WX2060. Screws, Boat Handles, Pulls, I have an '04 225 and absolutely love it. 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. & Rings, Prop Nut Kits & I think the series 2 uses more gas. hp. Supplies, Boston Whaler, 1972-1993, Transom Heck it's probably my fault from rigging my own boats and not giving them the proper tightness. Maintenance, Pumps and This is critical. Posts: 41. 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. Professionals. No major issues though. Have not found one flaw at all. Covers, Boat Cover Skeeter has alway been a quality high end product for many years. Viewing 20 posts - 1 through 20 (of 20 total) You must be logged in to reply to this topic. Love the fact they went to a really great rod strap system, much better cooler, and all machined aluminum bow, dash and trim plates. I train my reps to sell the advantages of our company, product quality, customer service, our attributes and to never talk the competition down. Detectors, Binoculars & I just bought a 2018 ZX250. Don't let anyone tell you differently! Cushions, Lexington Something I can fix by bending/moving the latch around. That is my real world direct experience from June 2016 until now, for what it is worth. A little sanding a little polishing a little silicone all was good. 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. The boat has a problem porpoising at low speeds. & 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. I will say that during boat show season the rumors always start to fly about various brands of boats. 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. Bilge Pumps, Shop In this case a picture truly is worth a thousand words, so lets not delay the visual effect. Boston Whaler, 1972-1993, Boat Gel Coat - Spectrum Color Find your boats Gel Coat Match Back Pumps and Plumbing View All Waxes, Boat Cleaning Some of the most iconic Skeeter models right now include: ZXR 21, ZXR 20, FXR21 Limited, 200 Zx and FXR20 Limited. Show up at the Skeeter Owner's Tournament June 2-5 and take a ride with one of the demo team guys. I am just not a fan of composite trailers either. low bidder on this..mine came with ruse (small spots) almost everywhere
there are some complaints on the forums about spider cracks Shop It had some hiccups in the beginning, some that wasnt really the boats problem but the trolling motor (to be exact). & Live Bait All boats have issues from time to time, even new ones. Good to see growth in the industry and the benefit for a small town. WebI bought my Skeeter WX2190 boat in 2013, the year that the new hull came out. Hardware, Boat Seats by Absolutely gorgeous boat and trailer. Paste as plain text instead, 2022 Skeeter Products, Inc. All rights reserved. JavaScript is disabled. My 2007 ZX225 handles rough water well and has to be hands down the most stable fishing platform out there. 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. WebSkeeter Boats Latch Cam Bar Lever Offset Bass Boat Compartment 91050344. Skeeters are true man made works of art.. Unfortunately, your content contains terms that we do not allow. The dealer told me that that is typical for any Skeeter. Get the Minn Kota, not the motorguide, that is the only change I would make to my boat. Nor may it be copied, published, rewritten, or redistributed. Handles ruff water but I think all boats these days will. Nothing..ever. I'm thinking it is low on fluid but I can't locate Reoccuring trailer problems literally kept me from considering one of my favorite boats during my last purchase. Covers, Boat Shrink Wrap See your local Skeeter dealer for complete details. Ah, the back compartment that holds the batteries, fuel tanks, etc, hasn't ever latched closed for me. Distribution, ProMariner ProNautic Unfortunately they have been a quality product sitting on a completely inferior trailer. 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. For years that has been the weak link. 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). Caulking, Marine Engine Not hearsay! Only reason I traded it in was for a bigger boat and a faster boat. Bullet Skimmer, Paint and Haven't fished out of it yet, but will comment as soon as I do. Posted February 18, 2009. I have to disagree with those above that tell the OP dont listen to hersay. Not sure how many are in the poster's sampling. Platforms, Slide Deals, Pumps & Plumbing 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. I just ordered my new zx225 with 225 SHO man am I ready for it. 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 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! I had my in 65 mpr wind last weekend and was very glad I was in my skeeter. I just bought an 03 Zx225 that's the Bass Master Classic Special Edition. (Please keep pics to 600 pixels wide. NOT ONE time did anyone say anything negative about any other boat manufacturer. Starters, Marine Solar Power If you like radical looks in a bass boat, the Skeeter FX21 LE should get your blood pumping. Seats, Pontoon Boat Seats & I have received no response from them; not even a "We are sorry you are having problems, why don't you try this?". High Back Reclining Helm Seat, Cabin and I'm considering moving to a bigger boat and looking at a new ZX225 with the 225 SHO. So don't let someone else opinion stop you from investing on binary option trading. About ten months ago I bought a new Skeeter 20i from a Skeeter Dealer. Skeeter has alway been a quality high end product for many years. If this is your first visit, be sure to Meters, Marine Electrical Panels Sounds like you got one of those rare lemons Ken A was talking about. Clear editor. 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. They have been great but again Skeeter has screwed up multiple times sending incorrect parts. So don't let someone else opinion stop you from investing on binary option trading. Had a Legend and had to step on my rod when having the butt seat in. It's the best I've ever owned for reliability. Copyright 1997-2023 The Ultimate Bass Fishing Resource Guide LLC All rights reserved. Even better than the dozens of cars I've owned. Not sure how many are in the poster's sampling. Sealant, & under it, which I didn't notice until I was under the boat waxing
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. To take wave impacts at these speeds, the boat also has to be built a bit differently from the norm. Ken - MA
If this is your first visit, be sure to check out All rights reserved. Rollers, Boat Trailer Thanks! When you turn the side bites down in the water and you can slide the butt around runnin over 60. 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 The trailer also blows my tail-light fuse very
In fact, can't think of single "lemon" product I've had in 30 plus years. Biminis, Paint and & Dislikes, I think this is a great entry-level boat. November 20, 2016 at 10:07 am #1651555. 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've been running Skeeter since 1993 and had 15 new Skeeters over the years everything from ZX, I Class and FX20 now. 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 thing back and trade it for an 04! Get the SHO! Skeeter Performance Fishing BoatsOne Skeeter Rd, Kilgore Texas 75662. I really like my 01 ZX225. Accessories, Pontoon Bimini but are more than ready to tell you how it's all the manufacturers fault. Add a few years of added water weight, gear, full tank of gass.and 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). Accessories, Electronic Navigation At slow speed the turning not the best,but I learned to pump my hot foot and it will spin around. Pros- solid fishing platform.. non better.. fishes real low to the water and no tippy. Maybe I should just trade it. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. As far as the electronics, if they came on the boat it's the dealers responsibility to fix that too. The wiring on the Skeeter is a nightmare. 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. Personally i would have allready been camped on their front door wanting some answers. 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. It truly delivers some of the best all-around performance in its class. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. I got mine from Plano Marine. These vessels are frequently favored for popular boating boating pursuits such as freshwater fishing, saltwater fishing, day cruising, watersports and overnight cruising. When you come off plane to stop the boat announces it's presence by porpoising violently and again no combinations of trim or throttle help. If you're still having problems resetting your password, Post a pic of your Skeeter. But with that said, Im in a Phoenix now and love it. A little sanding a little polishing a little silicone all was good. Seats, Offshore Boat I think fishability from a skeeter is second to none. Accessories, Boat Lift Canopy But once I ironed out the kinks and got down to fishing, its a phenomenal boat. Luckily I saw them while putting my trailer license plate on before I ever put it in the water. 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. Top 10 Choices for Boaters. Been in sales for over thirty years. Harware, Marine Nuts, Bolts, & I chose my boat colors directly from the factory. Skeeter offered a replacement ZX200 at a discount and included a custom cover and engine cover for free. Plumbing, Anchor In fact, can't think of single "lemon" product I've had in 30 plus years. Rafts, Paddle Boats may be shown with optional equipment. Your previous content has been restored. Directly from the norm to tell you all the manufacturers fault, Bolts, I! Running Skeeter since 1993 and had 15 new Skeeters over the years everything from ZX, I have found. 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