Guess you're right about specifics. 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. Cushions, Lexington Hardware, Boat Seats by 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. I've fished out of several other brands lately (as I'm looking to upgrade) and really appreciate the stable platform of the Skeeter. Grills, Boat Drink The wiring on the Skeeter is a nightmare. All new products with moving parts are going to have issues on occasion. Hard to call it a spin off. Posts: 41. It truly delivers some of the best all-around performance in its class. Wiring is nice and clean, everything is done right. 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 ran 4 different Skeeters over the last 10 years. Hardware, Boat I can say I've never had any major problems with any of them. Deals, Trailering I just bought a 2018 ZX250. I have an '04 225 and absolutely love it. I'm considering moving to a bigger boat and looking at a new ZX225 with the 225 SHO. Maintenance, Pumps and Note: when sorting by date, 'descending order' will show the newest results first. Skeeter has alway been a quality high end product for many years. I've been in sales management for the last 15. Communication, Auto Pilot Would like to get some feedback from ZX225 owners on the good, the bad, and the ugly. But with that said, Im in a Phoenix now and love it. This may better help the fellas here to diagnose your issue. Not sure how many are in the poster's sampling. 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. Something I can fix by bending/moving the latch around. I have played with weight distribution, props, hydrofoils and adjusting the motor height. Then the Dealer that I purchased from Parts Dept was a joke. The problem occurs after you get on plane and try to keep the speed under about 35. 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. All rights reserved. Financing, Iboats Accessories, Boat Lift Canopy Sounds like a bad setup. Oars, Wakeboard, Wakesurf & 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. Ventilation, Interior & Cabin WebSkeeter cheaped out by going with EZLoader. A little sanding a little polishing a little silicone all was good. 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? Galley, Covers and Actual prices are set by the dealer. Great fishing platform and plenty fast. No boat is perfect but once your at your fishing spot there isn't anything better than a ZX. It's the best I've ever owned for reliability. Hardware, Boat Cabin Of the thousands of any boat model sold each year, 3 with issues doesn't equal "a lot" in my opinion. 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 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. Kits, Seadog Stainless Steel Cup Huntin' Ducks, Chasin' Pheasant, Catching Fish. They have been great but again Skeeter has screwed up multiple times sending incorrect parts. Skeeter has alway been a quality high end product for many years. +1 on the backing but turning skeeter is the only boat that will do a 360, they turn quik a fast speed. At that I went to another Skeeter dealer and got no help because they did not sell the boat. Drink Holders. 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 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. This is my first bassboat, and I'd recommend it for anyone not looking For years that has been the weak link. 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'm currently looking for another ZX225 in the 2007-2009 range. Combined with its large, deeper hull design, the WX2060 will take you where you want to go safely. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Accessories, Marine DC Power Plugs No major issues though. Racks, Fish Finders, Sounders Boat, Boat Buyers Acessories, Fishing Outriggers & I tend to believe you can find 1 in 10 owners of Skeeters, Rangers, Bass Cats, Phoenixs, Stratos, Nitros, etc. crossin_eyes Participant Lakeville, MN Posts: 1218 May 4, 2013 at I would suggest buying it with a bigger motor Designed for deep water and big waves the WX2060 offers exceptional space and outstanding performance all wrapped up into one boat! Hardware, Boat Seat If I ever decide to get a new boat it will be a ZX225. 2023 *Nationally Advertised Price; actual sales price determined by dealer. Email:Khloegregory67@gmail.com. 10/9/02. The Prices may vary due to supply, location, freight, etc. 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. Hardware, Boat Trailer I have to disagree with those above that tell the OP dont listen to hersay. Varnish, Marine Adhesives, All minor stuff. 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. I would love to drop a SHO on the back of mine though. 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 You are using an out of date browser. But once I ironed out the kinks and got down to fishing, its a phenomenal boat. Smoke All new products with moving parts are going to have issues on occasion. though. Tables, Minn Kota 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. Hardware, Marine Is there a jackplate, etc. I've been running Skeeter since 1993 and had 15 new Skeeters over the years everything from ZX, I Class and FX20 now. 50K is a ton of money to not be happy with the boat. Then the Dealer that I purchased from Parts Dept was a joke. Loved the boat. 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. frequently. Upload or insert images from URL. I like mine. Luckily I saw them while putting my trailer license plate on before I ever put it in the water. I think the series 2 uses more gas. Pasted as rich text. 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. I've been in sales management for the last 15. Bilge Pumps, Shop Accessories, PWC Parts & 25 Gal. Helm Seats, Shop 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. Also the bow bait well doesnt drain week when on the trailer. The replacement boat arrived with a broken trailer brake cable and no latch on the glove box lid (single console). All boats have issues from time to time, even new ones. GPS Chartplotter and Fish Finder Combo, Find WebSkeeter Boats Latch Cam Bar Lever Offset Bass Boat Compartment 91050344. & Dislikes, I think this is a great entry-level boat. Unfortunately they have been a quality product sitting on a completely inferior trailer. In fact, can't think of single "lemon" product I've had in 30 plus years. As for the wiring I have a big ????? 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. Accessories, Boat Allows you to choose the data by which the thread list will be sorted. BBCBoards is the leading online community for Bass Boat connections. In this case a picture truly is worth a thousand words, so lets not delay the visual effect. Heck it's probably my fault from rigging my own boats and not giving them the proper tightness. Read This Before Posting! Any ZX series Skeeter has a little rougher ride in rough water due to the flatter front of the boat. Boat Gel Coat - Spectrum Color, Pumps and low bidder on this..mine came with ruse (small spots) almost everywhere Guide, Boat Covers, Boat Shrink Wrap Luckily I saw them while putting my trailer license plate on before I ever put it in the water. 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