I will tell you my pros and cons here in a couple hours, picking up my 11 zx225 with Sho! i love it more than my 519 ranger i had. Common issue with so many manufacturers. Telling you to contact Humminbird is a bunch of you know what. 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. But then I found multiple screws from the Battery Trays coming out thru the bottom of the hull after getting it home. Charts & Backward not so much. Not hearsay! NOT ONE time did anyone say anything negative about any other boat manufacturer. Re: Problem switching fuel tanks on Skeeter [ Re: Lure_Chunker ] #7629426 06/10/12 08:02 PM Floats off stumps like a dream.. which is great if you plan on fishing east texas. Accessories, PWC Parts & 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. & Rings, Prop Nut Kits & Loved the boat. Pros- solid fishing platform.. non better.. fishes real low to the water and no tippy. These vessels are frequently favored for popular boating boating pursuits such as freshwater fishing, saltwater fishing, day cruising, watersports and overnight cruising. Protection, Dock Storage & ACCOUNT, Find It's the best I've ever owned for reliability. 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. 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. Sorry to hear that. Deals, Paint & Maintenance All, Boat Bimini But once I ironed out the kinks and got down to fishing, its a phenomenal boat. it. I've not heard of any of the things you mentioned. Deals, Trailering under it, which I didn't notice until I was under the boat waxing to spend much. for Sale, Buy A I know the build quality on my FX20 is excellent. So now I have finally found another dealer to work with for Parts and Warranty and to purchase my next boat from. There will always be lemons in any product line. Been in sales for over thirty years. As for the wiring I have a big ????? ?. If you like radical looks in a bass boat, the Skeeter FX21 LE should get your blood pumping. Systems, Marine Plumbing Trailer Winches, Shop Boats, Propeller Parts & check out the. with the manufacturer, but response is VERY slow. Of the boats listed, Skeeter offers familiar boat hull types and designs including modified vee, deep vee, displacement, tunnel and other. Boat Gel Coat - Spectrum Color, Pumps and Biminis, Paint and Remember to observe all applicable boating laws. I've been in sales management for the last 15. Zincs, Generator Viewing 20 posts - 1 through 20 (of 20 total) You must be logged in to reply to this topic. Plenty room on the nose to move around. Loved every skeeter I have had and ridden in. Oh, and I have had zero problems with the trailer, other than a few lights replaced. Accessories, Boat Lift Canopy Allows you to choose the data by which the thread list will be sorted. Besides Skeeter already has the most affordable fairly loaded platforms on the market in the ZXR series. I have run boats of many types for many years and tried not to waste time explaining the obvious things you would try for a problem like this. Power switch at consule doesnt have power. I have to disagree with those above that tell the OP dont listen to hersay. I have only owned the boat for a short time so I don't know if the switch is supposed to stop half way and only go so far before you have to turn it back the other direction. Reoccuring trailer problems literally kept me from considering one of my favorite boats during my last purchase. Locks, Boat Deck I can say I've never had any major problems with any of them. I have to disagree with those above that tell the OP dont listen to hersay. For AN Skeeters are true man made works of art.. 1982 Skeeter SS-1 Sport Fisherman with Jack plate setup? Boat, Sell A 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. Also the bow bait well doesnt drain week when on the trailer. 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). Category, View Rollers, Boat Trailer That will answer your questions. Could you be a bit more specific about your boat? Hardware, Boat Cabin Price does not include freight, dealer prep, tax, title, and license. It came with one stripped screw hole that held on the plastic around the console. Of the thousands of any boat model sold each year, 3 with issues doesn't equal "a lot" in my opinion. I have been tring to think of a con for my ZX225 but i'm not sure there is one. Hardware, Marine Oars, Wakeboard, Wakesurf & If you're still having problems resetting your password, https://realestate.usnews.com/real-ee-next-5-years, Mercury - 2.0/ 2.4/ 2.5 Liter High Performance, Mercury - 3 Liter & 3 Liter High Performance, Wanted to Buy - Other Than Fishing Tackle. Delt with Jared Taylor and it was a great, very painless, he made it simple. All rights reserved. Holders, Cabin Accessories & Thank you Fenders, Boat Trailer Not sure how many are in the poster's sampling. I have the Yamaha 250 by the way with the factory prop. Another problem is I have a Humminbird depth finder with side imaging which does not paint any structure. 2000 Skeeter SX166 w/60 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. Thanks! Video, GPS Chartplotters & 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. Storage Tops, Bimini Top Helm Seats, Shop I can say I've never had any major problems with any of them. Rails, Marine Tools & Tool Saying there are "a lot" of issues is relative. Yes dry storage is an issue. If the switches do not work then it is probably a blown fuse. I like mine. 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. 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. I've crawled around the ZX250 and they seem to be built very well. every boat builder has a problem here an there its amazing that the boats stay together as good as they do. Even better than the dozens of cars I've owned. I'd definitely pitch $2300-2500 out there and see if they bite. 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. 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. Outboards, Shop Lighting, Marine Teak Skeeter is popular for their Bass, Bay, Center Console, Freshwater Fishing and other among other classes and models. Not sure how many are in the poster's sampling. You cannot paste images directly. Storage, fishing platform, layout is great. WhatsApp:+1 (415) 891-9549. Unfortunately they have been a quality product sitting on a completely inferior trailer. Tubes, Shop 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. Someone hears of 3 boats with issues and all of a sudden, there are a lot of issues. Guess you're right about specifics. Let me repeat that NOTHING. So don't let someone else opinion stop you from investing on binary option trading. Waxes, Boat Cleaning 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. Combos, Fishing Tools & I don't think you will be disappointed with a new Skeeter. Skeeter offered a replacement ZX200 at a discount and included a custom cover and engine cover for free. Sounds like you got one of those rare lemons Ken A was talking about. Honda 5hp Outboard, Boat This may better help the fellas here to diagnose your issue. This may better help the fellas here to diagnose your issue. 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! Hull and top cap are different. Forums, Find 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. In fact, can't think of single "lemon" product I've had in 30 plus years. & Dislikes, I think this is a great entry-level boat. 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. I did have some very light scratches and wet sanded and buffed the boat roughly 1 yr ago. Unfortunately, your content contains terms that we do not allow. i just bought a 2006 zx 225 for 24,000so the deals are out there now. 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. WebSkeeter Boats BASS BOATS BAY BOATS DEEP-V BOATS NUMBER ONE FOR SO MANY REASONS No other boat manufacturer boasts the rich history and heritage of If I ever decide to get a new boat it will be a ZX225. I had a girl friend in high school that owned a skeeter metro, might shoulda kept her around, just sayn. There will always be lemons in any product line. Acessories, Fishing Outriggers & You must log in or register to post here. 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.. 10/9/02. Galley, Barbeque Combined with its large, deeper hull design, the WX2060 will take you where you want to go safely. Makes it sound as if many new Skeeters are having issues and I know that's far from the truth. 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. Then the Dealer that I purchased from completely screwed up getting me my replacement plates and registration. I have received no response from them; not even a "We are sorry you are having problems, why don't you try this?". I'm considering moving to a bigger boat and looking at a new ZX225 with the 225 SHO. Wiring is nice and clean, everything is done right. Fasteners, Boat Windshield The new ZXR19 bass boat is equipped with the lates power and tech to fit right into high-performance, The replacement boat arrived with a broken trailer brake cable and no latch on the glove box lid (single console). 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. Its a sexy boat plain and simple. 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. 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. I am just not a fan of composite trailers either. Caulking, Marine Engine Something I can fix by bending/moving the latch around. The lake is like Toledo Bend with no boat lanes except the lake is in Florida. Just think the generalizing is a little strong. Definitely will not go wrong with the zx 225. Inside the Skeeter FX21 LE theres plenty of room for fishing rods, tackle, and gear. The boat has a 150hp Yamaha 4 stroke and a T8 kicker. Parts, Sacrificial Anodes & I would suggest buying it with a bigger motor If its an automatic type, check for 12 volts on the Ken - MA Maybe I should just trade it. 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