Login, Boats Kits, Boat Trailer 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. I like mine. Storage Price does not include freight, dealer prep, tax, title, and license. Wiring is nice and clean, everything is done right. Seats, Pontoon Boat Seats & Luckily I saw them while putting my trailer license plate on before I ever put it in the water. No major issues though. who will be happy to tell you all the issues they've had with their boats. Galley, Barbeque When you move up to a 20' fishing boat, you expect more of everything, and the WX2060 delivers. By 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. 10/9/02. Luckily I saw them while putting my trailer license plate on before I ever put it in the water. Switches, Shore Power & AC Copyright 1999-2023 Boats Group. Boston Whaler, 1972-1993, Boat Gel Coat - Spectrum Color Find your boats Gel Coat Match Back Pumps and Plumbing View All 2023 *Nationally Advertised Price; actual sales price determined by dealer. Charts & Parts, Rule 1500 GPH Automatic Ah, the back compartment that holds the batteries, fuel tanks, etc, hasn't ever latched closed for me. Then the Dealer that I purchased from Parts Dept was a joke. The boats available here currently from this builder come with outboard, outboard-4S, outboard-2S, inboard and other propulsion systems, available in gas and other fuel systems. Never drink and ride. I am with K.Dmy floating key chain failed as well. & Live Bait Deals, Pumps & Plumbing If I'm not mistaken its the most popular model of Skeeters out there. or most common. Skeeters are true man made works of art.. Dollies, SportsStuff Great Big Show up at the Skeeter Owner's Tournament June 2-5 and take a ride with one of the demo team guys. WebCHIPPEWA FALLS, WI 321 W. Prairie View Dr Chippewa Falls, WI 54729 715-833-0060 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. 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. 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. The lake is like Toledo Bend with no boat lanes except the lake is in Florida. If the switches do not work then it is probably a blown fuse. But then I found multiple screws from the Battery Trays coming out thru the bottom of the hull after getting it home. every boat builder has a problem here an there its amazing that the boats stay together as good as they do. under it, which I didn't notice until I was under the boat waxing Savers, Boat Trailer Guides & I have the Yamaha 250 by the way with the factory prop. Posted February 18, 2009. Marine Battery Chargers, Shop I just bought a 2018 ZX250. Saying there are "a lot" of issues is relative. Covers, Boat Seat Actual prices are set by the dealer. Home|Skeeter Pros- solid fishing platform.. non better.. fishes real low to the water and no tippy. Ventilation, Interior & Cabin Makes it sound as if many new Skeeters are having issues and I know that's far from the truth. Harware, Marine Nuts, Bolts, & 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. 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. 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. With over two decades of experience in marine journalism, Lenny Rudow has contributed to publications including YachtWorld, boats.com, Boating Magazine, Marlin Magazine, Boating World, Saltwater Sportsman, Texas Fish & Game, and many others. 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. WebSkeeter cheaped out by going with EZLoader. 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. Plenty room on the nose to move around. If you're still having problems resetting your password, Post a pic of your Skeeter. Something I can fix by bending/moving the latch around. Now, Shop your boats Gel Coat Match, Shop Pasted as rich text. hp. Are you still under factory or dealer warranty? I had a girl friend in high school that owned a skeeter metro, might shoulda kept her around, just sayn. Wish they had storage under seats but no biggy. Communication, Auto Pilot Of the boats listed, Skeeter offers familiar boat hull types and designs including modified vee, deep vee, displacement, tunnel and other. It came with one stripped screw hole that held on the plastic around the console. As much as I think Skeeter makes a great boat I disagree on the "loaded" comment, these boats don't even come with batteries. Have not found one flaw at all. 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. Haven't fished out of it yet, but will comment as soon as I do. Skeeter offered a replacement ZX200 at a discount and included a custom cover and engine cover for free. Yes there has been a few times I've had to tighten a screw a few times but I am very anal about making sure everything is tight too. 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. Parts, Sacrificial Anodes & Likes I have a single console also and it give me more room to move around. Skeeter is known for its rocket ship-like bass and bay boats. Supplies, Boston Whaler, 1972-1993, Tops, Bimini Top Not a single complaint here. (903) 984-0541. Web2023 Skeeter WX2060 F Deep V Boat Designed for deep water and big waves the WX2060 offers exceptional space and outstanding performance all wrapped up into one boat! 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. BBCBoards is the leading online community for Bass Boat connections. Just think the generalizing is a little strong. The first thing I noticed is how low it sets in the water. Paste as plain text instead, Posts: 41. If this is your first visit, be sure to Its a sexy boat plain and simple. Ken A. I actually said that there will always be lemons in any product line. I had a girl friend in high school that owned a skeeter metro, might shoulda kept her around, just sayn. Systems, Marine Plumbing Let me repeat that NOTHING. Good layout and storage. Telling you to contact Humminbird is a bunch of you know what. Thank you Holder, Anchor & Dock Deals, Electronics Someone hears of 3 boats with issues and all of a sudden, there are a lot of issues. Gear & Gadgets on the Texas Fishing and Outdoors Show, http://boatingindustry.com/top-stories/2ation-strategy/, 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. I bought a new ZX200 this time last year. One of the most surprising aspects of the Skeeters I wax my boat with quickie sauce and wipe down my boat every time I get off the water. The drainage tub just doesnt have the slope so there is always a little water in it. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. The oldest model listed is a late classic boat built in 1978 and the newest model year of 2023. Holders, Cabin Accessories & Kits, Seadog Stainless Steel Cup If you hit any sort of wave, the porpoising begins and the only way to stop it is to accelerate briskly. In fact, can't think of single "lemon" product I've had in 30 plus years. Tubes, Shop But then I found multiple screws from the Battery Trays coming out thru the bottom of the hull after getting it home. I tend to believe you can find 1 in 10 owners of Skeeters, Rangers, Bass Cats, Phoenixs, Stratos, Nitros, etc. pretty much everybody that is still building boats have figured it out. I've been running Skeeter since 1993 and had 15 new Skeeters over the years everything from ZX, I Class and FX20 now. to spend much. Maintenance, Boat Cleaners & I just got a 09' zx225 with a 200 hpdi, series 2. Fenders, Boat Trailer As for the wiring I have a big ????? Been in sales for over thirty years. Products, Carbon Monoxide & This is my first bassboat, and I'd recommend it for anyone not looking Its typically sales guys or even pro staff saying things about competitors that gets to floating around. & Dislikes, I think this is a great entry-level boat. At slow speed the turning not the best,but I learned to pump my hot foot and it will spin around. Also the bow bait well doesnt drain week when on the trailer. 50K is a ton of money to not be happy with the boat. You must log in or register to post here. So now I have finally found another dealer to work with for Parts and Warranty and to purchase my next boat from. Cable, Marine Batteries & I train my reps to sell the advantages of our company, product quality, customer service, our attributes and to never talk the competition down. Tackle Boxes, Fishing Bait & To take wave impacts at these speeds, the boat also has to be built a bit differently from the norm. Parts, Wash Down Don't listen to hearsay and go find what you want and can afford. 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. I have been tring to think of a con for my ZX225 but i'm not sure there is one. As for the wiring I have a big ????? Note: when sorting by date, 'descending order' will show the newest results first. Enjoy multi-species mastery with the WX2060. Is there a jackplate, etc. Accessories, Boat Skeeter has alway been a quality high end product for many years. WebI bought my Skeeter WX2190 boat in 2013, the year that the new hull came out. In this case a picture truly is worth a thousand words, so lets not delay the visual effect. Category, View You should really consider the ZX models! Seats, Fishing Boat Dress properly with a USCG-approved flotation device and protective gear. & Storage, fishing platform, layout is great. Re: Problem switching fuel tanks on Skeeter [ Re: Lure_Chunker ] #7629426 06/10/12 08:02 PM Protection, Ladders, Steps, & 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. If its an automatic type, check for 12 volts on the I really like my 01 ZX225. Covers, Other June 24, 2010 in Bass Boats, Canoes, Kayaks and more. Don't let anyone tell you differently! Personally i would have allready been camped on their front door wanting some answers. Hardware, Boat I could run around 61-62 mph (GPS) 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. It was the orginal of the zx line - the 250 was a spend off and the fx is nothing but a 250 with modifications- the zx is the main couse of the skeeter line -, The fx is a completely different boat. The replacement boat arrived with a broken trailer brake cable and no latch on the glove box lid (single console). Cushions, Lexington If you like radical looks in a bass boat, the Skeeter FX21 LE should get your blood pumping. Systems, Lowrance Hook2-4 GPS Locks, Boat Deck Great fishing platform and plenty fast. & Rings, Prop Nut Kits & Drink Holders. The tac and water pressure guage didnt work. Another problem is I have a Humminbird depth finder with side imaging which does not paint any structure. Screws backing out, carpet glue coming thru, and other "minor things. Love the fact they went to a really great rod strap system, much better cooler, and all machined aluminum bow, dash and trim plates. the size it has adequate storage, handles well and looks good. Designed for deep water and big waves the WX2060 offers exceptional space and outstanding performance all wrapped up into one boat! Maintenance, Fiberglass & Epoxy Loved the SX190, great boat had no problems at all with it or the motor. Any references to other companies or their products are for identification purposes only, and are not intended to be an endorsement. I will tell you my pros and cons here in a couple hours, picking up my 11 zx225 with Sho! Insurance, Boat Mine runs 72.3mph with 225 and hits 70 tourney loaded with full tanks of gas. Sounds like you got one of those rare lemons Ken A was talking about. ?. So now I have finally found another dealer to work with for Parts and Warranty and to purchase my next boat from. 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. The best thing to do is find a fishing partner that is ordering a ZX225. GPS Chartplotter and Fish Finder Combo, Find All of your comments are all correct. i love it more than my 519 ranger i had. 25 Gal. Breakers, Power Packs & Jump Would like to get some feedback from ZX225 owners on the good, the bad, and the ugly. 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. Found a few problems with my new Skeeter. Hitches, & Towers, Tow Ropes & ACCOUNT, Find Have not had a single problem with it. What jackplate and how much set back do you have? 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. Would like to get some feedback from ZX225 owners on the good, the bad, and the ugly. 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). 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? That is my real world direct experience from June 2016 until now, for what it is worth. 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. Lighting, Marine Teak 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. 3 of them I had no issues with, but 1 had the problems you are talking about. There will always be lemons in any product line. Clear editor. I have crawled all through it and it is built very well. Lenny is a graduate of the Westlawn School of Yacht Design, and he has won numerous BWI and OWAA writing awards. check out the. who will be happy to tell you all the issues they've had with their boats. Nor may it be copied, published, rewritten, or redistributed. But once I ironed out the kinks and got down to fishing, its a phenomenal boat. Accessories, Boat Lift Canopy Get the Minn Kota, not the motorguide, that is the only change I would make to my boat. 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. I love the boat but not the motor. So now to the real question. Galley, Covers and Love the platform layout, and the day box. Even if it requires contacting HB they should be helping you out. Biminis, View Yes dry storage is an issue. Something I can fix by bending/moving the latch around. I chose my boat colors directly from the factory. & ZX is a sweet platform. I just bought a 2018 ZX250. Caulking, Marine Engine Top 10 Choices for Boaters. Distribution, ProMariner ProNautic there are some complaints on the forums about spider cracks it. My Skeeter has NEVER BEEN in the shop for a manufacturers defect. Manufacturer, Boat Tables & Found a few problems with my new Skeeter. Grills, Boat Drink We have all seen this on the forums over the years. Prices may vary due to supply, location, freight, etc. & Sonar, Trolling 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. I have to disagree with those above that tell the OP dont listen to hersay. Seats, Offshore Boat ITs sweet. Bilge Pump, Tires, Rims, & Hub Definitely will not go wrong with the zx 225. 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. November 20, 2016 at 10:07 am #1651555. I'd definitely pitch $2300-2500 out there and see if they bite. Vinyl, Floating Boat Maintenance, Pumps and Ah, the back compartment that holds the batteries, fuel tanks, etc, hasn't ever latched closed for me. I did have some very light scratches and wet sanded and buffed the boat roughly 1 yr ago. Anyone use center console cooler for dry storage? Other than that I can't complain. I am just not a fan of composite trailers either. Nothing..ever. Hard to call it a spin off. Insulated stern Livewell/ 9 Gal. The replacement boat arrived with a broken trailer brake cable and no latch on the glove box lid (single console). 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