I have nothing but excellent reviews to give with regards to my Skeeter. Wish it has storage under seats. Hitches, & Acessories, Fish Cleaning Let me repeat that NOTHING. About Us|Skeeter Gear|Skeeter Buzz|Career Opportunities|Safe Boating|Dealer Login|Your Privacy Choices|Privacy Policy|Accessibility|. Dren I'd be as pumped as you are if I was picking that boat up today.Can't wait to see the pics! A hose not connected ran water all over the floor when the big motor was running, the livewell drain valves were Plumbing, Fresh Water Boat I had my in 65 mpr wind last weekend and was very glad I was in my skeeter. Power switch at consule doesnt have power. Ive got a zx250 so I figure im qualified.First of all I love it. Ah, the back compartment that holds the batteries, fuel tanks, etc, hasn't ever latched closed for me. Good to see growth in the industry and the benefit for a small town. Email:Khloegregory67@gmail.com. Nothing..ever. 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. Even better than the dozens of cars I've owned. I am with K.Dmy floating key chain failed as well. Lights, Boat Trailer Been in sales for over thirty years. I have left messages with Maria in customer service and never received a return call. The Outboards, Shop i love it more than my 519 ranger i had. I like mine. I have to disagree with those above that tell the OP dont listen to hersay. 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! Thoughts? All boats have issues from time to time, even new ones. Rails, Marine Tools & Tool You must log in or register to post here. & Live Bait PLEASE READ before posting in this section! I'm thinking it is low on fluid but I can't locate Accessories, Electronic Navigation Please edit your content to remove the highlighted words below. 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. Copyright 2000-2020 BassBoat Central Inc. All rights reserved. My Skeeter has NEVER BEEN in the shop for a manufacturers defect. But then I found multiple screws from the Battery Trays coming out thru the bottom of the hull after getting it home. The wiring on the Skeeter is a nightmare. I will say that during boat show season the rumors always start to fly about various brands of boats. If you like radical looks in a bass boat, the Skeeter FX21 LE should get your blood pumping. There will always be lemons in any product line. 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. Oh, and I have had zero problems with the trailer, other than a few lights replaced. All new products with moving parts are going to have issues on occasion. No major issues though. It slaps waves instead of cutting them like a sharper v would do. Parts, Inflatable I fish a lake with lots of standing timber and racing around the lake at high speeds is, wellstupid. That is my real world direct experience from June 2016 until now, for what it is worth. Deals, Trailering 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. you might lose a little speed..but im out there to fish and not ride all over the lake. Is there a jackplate, etc. Hinges and the back floor plate for the pedestal stand. They can really show you the boats capabilities. Harware, Marine Nuts, Bolts, & Charts & Inside the Skeeter FX21 LE theres plenty of room for fishing rods, tackle, and gear. All rights reserved. WebRide: Skeeter boats can reach extreme speeds while continuing to be extremely agile. Yes it is still under factory warranty which is useless if they won't talk to you. If this is your first visit, be sure to Accessories, Big Jon I had a girl friend in high school that owned a skeeter metro, might shoulda kept her around, just sayn. Don't let anyone tell you differently! Price does not include freight, dealer prep, tax, title, and license. 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.. 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. check out the. Deals, Dealer I ran 4 different Skeeters over the last 10 years. I would love to drop a SHO on the back of mine though. Private Only members can see who's in the group and what they post. Video, GPS Chartplotters & Locks, Boat Deck 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. Reoccuring trailer problems literally kept me from considering one of my favorite boats during my last purchase. 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. Galley, Covers and My Skeeter has NEVER BEEN in the shop for a manufacturers defect. If the switches do not work then it is probably a blown fuse. 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. Could you be a bit more specific about your boat? NOT ONE time did anyone say anything negative about any other boat manufacturer. The new ZXR19 bass boat is equipped with the lates power and tech to fit right into high-performance, Bilge Pumps, Shop I just bought a 2018 ZX250. Financing, Iboats 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. As far as the electronics, if they came on the boat it's the dealers responsibility to fix that too. 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. & Dislikes, I think this is a great entry-level boat. Reset it if it's a manual type. I know the build quality on my FX20 is excellent. & & Circuit Just think the generalizing is a little strong. Personally i would have allready been camped on their front door wanting some answers. Anchor Box Anchors, Fishing Rod & Reel I could run around 61-62 mph (GPS) I have been to my dealer who can't find any problems and says there must be a problem with the unit plus the unit was wired at the factory and it is their problem. It's the best I've ever owned for reliability. It came with one stripped screw hole that held on the plastic around the console. No major issues though. Dock, Cabin and Seats, Fishing Boat Pasted as rich text. Insurance, Boat 3 of them I had no issues with, but 1 had the problems you are talking about. Copyright 1997-2023 The Ultimate Bass Fishing Resource Guide LLC All rights reserved. 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. Yes dry storage is an issue. If this is your first visit, be sure to Its impressive that these boats can have such stability and agile handling, let alone while Designed for deep water and big waves the WX2060 offers exceptional space and outstanding performance all wrapped up into one boat! 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? ACCOUNT, Find Kits, Boat Trailer Read This Before Posting! Covers, Other 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. I got mine from Plano Marine. Its a sexy boat plain and simple. Someone hears of 3 boats with issues and all of a sudden, there are a lot of issues. 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. Savers, Boat Trailer Guides & The best thing to do is find a fishing partner that is ordering a ZX225. 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. Forums, Find Loved every skeeter I have had and ridden in. 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! Downs, Couplers, Mounts, I am just not a fan of composite trailers either. JavaScript is disabled. Never drink and ride. 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. Delt with Jared Taylor and it was a great, very painless, he made it simple. Hardware, Boat Cabin As for the wiring I have a big ????? Maintenance, Fiberglass & Epoxy Backward not so much. Kits, Seadog Stainless Steel Cup 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. AN 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. Sealant, & So now to the real question. Skeeter WX 1910 - 2 year review Notices Please be advised that we are aware of on going difficulties with the classifieds system. Breakers, Power Packs & Jump Dad just bought one. I've been running Skeeter since 1993 and had 15 new Skeeters over the years everything from ZX, I Class and FX20 now. Ken A. I actually said that there will always be lemons in any product line. 50K is a ton of money to not be happy with the boat. How to Buy a Boat: Tips for a First Time Buyer, Top 10 New Fishing Boats for Under $20,000, What Type is Right for You? Boat Repair, Boat Paint & Deals, Camping & RV Luckily I saw them while putting my trailer license plate on before I ever put it in the water. See your local Skeeter dealer for complete details. All, Boat Bimini Trolling Motors, Shop 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? I would buy one in a heartbeat now because the good news is that weak link has apearently been removed from the bundle: Skeeter makes their own trailers now, so no more EZ-Loader's. 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. Both dealers can't get any thing that resembles a response from the Skeeter factory; which brings me to my real problem. Saying there are "a lot" of issues is relative. Have not found one flaw at all. I just ordered my new zx225 with 225 SHO man am I ready for it. I did have some very light scratches and wet sanded and buffed the boat roughly 1 yr ago. Could you be a bit more specific about your boat? Floats off stumps like a dream.. which is great if you plan on fishing east texas. You can post now and register later. Location Richlands,VA. boats.com, 1221 Brickell Avenue, 23rd Floor, Miami, FL 33131, USA. I don't think you will be disappointed with a new Skeeter. Plumbing, Anchor Tops, Bimini Top Are you still under factory or dealer warranty? Guide, Boat Your link has been automatically embedded. I just got a 09' zx225 with a 200 hpdi, series 2. This is critical. Beautiful boat on and off the water. WebI bought my Skeeter WX2190 boat in 2013, the year that the new hull came out. 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. Even if it requires contacting HB they should be helping you out. At slow speed the turning not the best,but I learned to pump my hot foot and it will spin around. It truly delivers some of the best all-around performance in its class. who will be happy to tell you all the issues they've had with their boats. Fenders, Boat Trailer Been in sales for over thirty years. Smoke Furniture, Boat Seat Pedestals & (Please keep pics to 600 pixels wide. (903) 984-0541. Tackle Boxes, Fishing Bait & I love the boat but not the motor. A little sanding a little polishing a little silicone all was good. If its an automatic type, check for 12 volts on the Insulated stern Livewell/ 9 Gal. Communication, Auto Pilot Actual prices are set by the dealer. Any references to other companies or their products are for identification purposes only, and are not intended to be an endorsement. My biggest dislike is the trailerseems Skeeter really went with the It came with one stripped screw hole that held on the plastic around the console. Also the bow bait well doesnt drain week when on the trailer. It may not display this or other websites correctly. Heck it's probably my fault from rigging my own boats and not giving them the proper tightness. Unfortunately they have been a quality product sitting on a completely inferior trailer. Saying there are "a lot" of issues is relative. Biminis, RV & Trailer Other than that I can't complain. Hardware, Boat Seats by 2014 zx200. Skeeter is a well built boat (and has been for decades) with what seems to be a really strong network of dealers. 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. BBCBoards is the leading online community for Bass Boat connections. WebCHIPPEWA FALLS, WI 321 W. Prairie View Dr Chippewa Falls, WI 54729 715-833-0060 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. 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. Pumps, Marine Pump Replacement Zincs, Generator I really like my 01 ZX225. I have been tring to think of a con for my ZX225 but i'm not sure there is one. I have nothing but excellent reviews to give with regards to my Skeeter. Wells, Toilet & Waste 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. Ventilation, Interior & Cabin I'd definitely pitch $2300-2500 out there and see if they bite. PFDs, Roof Racks, Carriers, I think fishability from a skeeter is second to none. 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 One of the most surprising aspects of the Skeeters Show up at the Skeeter Owner's Tournament June 2-5 and take a ride with one of the demo team guys. I saw all this when I bought the boat but assumed it was because it was not rigged. There will always be lemons in any product line. Trailer is matched up to bare bones weight. Are you still under factory or dealer warranty? 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 . Motors, Fishing Downriggers & Allows you to choose the data by which the thread list will be sorted. 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. Maintenance, Boat Cleaners & 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. The deep gunnels ensure your family and friends will be safe and secure in the cockpit, and spread out in comfort with room to seat up to six people. 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. 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. Honda 5hp Outboard, Boat bought 92 skeeter 200dx, what thrust trolling motor do i need????? Holder, Anchor & Dock 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. I bought a new ZX200 this time last year. 2000 Skeeter SX166 w/60 Boarding, Paddles & Haven't fished out of it yet, but will comment as soon as I do. 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. I have played with weight distribution, props, hydrofoils and adjusting the motor height. Speeds below about 35 mph and it is impossible to nail an RPM because of the need to change throttle settings 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 Skeeter is popular for their Bass, Bay, Center Console, Freshwater Fishing and other among other classes and models. check out the. Fishing Lures, Fishing Rod Holders & Boat Gel Coat - Spectrum Color, Pumps and Software, Digital Rollers, Boat Trailer Had a Legend and had to step on my rod when having the butt seat in. Skeeter is known for its rocket ship-like bass and bay boats. Vinyl, Floating Boat The replacement boat arrived with a broken trailer brake cable and no latch on the glove box lid (single console). I have a single console also and it give me more room to move around. These vessels are frequently favored for popular boating boating pursuits such as freshwater fishing, saltwater fishing, day cruising, watersports and overnight cruising. I've been running Skeeter since 1993 and had 15 new Skeeters over the years everything from ZX, I Class and FX20 now. 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. A site for Skeeter boat owners to discuss Skeeter topics! Parts, Rule 1500 GPH Automatic If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. I can say I've never had any major problems with any of them. I train my reps to sell the advantages of our company, product quality, customer service, our attributes and to never talk the competition down. Combined with its large, deeper hull design, the WX2060 will take you where you want to go safely. Combined with its large, deeper hull design, the WX2060 will take you you. 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