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 Re: 1998 ZX202
[Re: Mike Keenan]
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11/12/17 02:34 PM
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Debra Hengst
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Thats the kind of information I was looking for. Someone who actually owned one. Thank you I appreciate it Go for it Mike, my first Skeeter was this exact boat that you are looking at, I'm on number 12 now! The 1998 zx202c was also the 50th Anniversary boat. Loved that first "bug" boat, caught lots of fish out of her on Falcon. She was sold twice and then stolen and recovered and now sold to another owner, she has been through a lot. If you have any questions, send me a PM or email me. Debra 
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Re: 1998 ZX202
[Re: Mike Keenan]
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11/12/17 03:09 PM
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JBellZX250
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GREAT boat! Had one for 7 years and my dad had one for 8 years before I got mine. Truly loved everything about the boat except my dad talked me into a dual console when I bought mine. Boat handled great and was very nimble. The key in rough weather was the trim. Not a speed demon but very stable in all weather and with passengers of all size. From your past boats I think you will be very happy with how stable the boat is as you or a partner move around while fishing. Loved the deck lay out and the fishability the boat offered. Only reason I sold the boat was to get a SHO and single console boat. Thats the kind of information I was looking for. Someone who actually owned one. Thank you I appreciate it Let me know if you have any additional questions Mike!
Jeff Bell/Realtor JeffBellKW@gmail.com
Keller Williams Realty (817)713-0508
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Re: 1998 ZX202
[Re: JBellZX250]
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11/12/17 10:59 PM
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Mike Keenan
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Debra & Jeff, I really appreciate it.
R.I.P. Mike "pappy" "broken rod" Green born 07-16-62 on to better fishing 06-10-08. www.basscat.com
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Re: 1998 ZX202
[Re: Mike Keenan]
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11/13/17 12:14 AM
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jackwabbit
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Composite started in 96 regardless of the added c or not.
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Re: 1998 ZX202
[Re: K.D.]
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11/13/17 02:13 AM
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JoeFriday
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The 202 nomenclature was because the boat was 20'2". It was rated for a 200 which was probably the biggest motor at the time. A year or two later it became the ZX225 which was based on its new HP rating of 225. It was still the 20'2" hull design.
If you're OK running a 200 go for it. Otherwise buy one a few years newer equipped with a 225. Not exactly. They changed the hp rating during the 2000 model year. I have an early 2000 Team model that's rated for a 200. Frank the Tank had a later 2000 model that had a 225 rating. So the 225 rating came before it was changed to the ZX225. Just sharing what I know about the model since I have one and did a fair amount of research. For the OP, the model is a fine boat for that vintage. I like the storage, layout, and stability while fishing. There are better rough water boats, but it will do fine.
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Re: 1998 ZX202
[Re: Mike Keenan]
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11/13/17 02:31 AM
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K.D.
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Yes, and in 01 the boat became a ZX225. I was commenting on the hulls being the same design...not whether the model designation or hp rating changed first. But thanks for the correction 
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Re: 1998 ZX202
[Re: K.D.]
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11/13/17 04:42 AM
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Mike Keenan
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So overall it sounds like it was a pretty good boat? Ive always like the fishing platform a Skeeter had...
R.I.P. Mike "pappy" "broken rod" Green born 07-16-62 on to better fishing 06-10-08. www.basscat.com
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Re: 1998 ZX202
[Re: Mike Keenan]
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11/13/17 05:41 PM
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fouzman
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Mike, I had a 1997 ZX202C. One of the best boats I've ever owned. People that say it's not a good rough water boat don't know how to drive in rough water.
"Things turn out best for those who make the best of the way things turn out" - Zachary Troy Schrah - a young man with vision far beyond his years.
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Re: 1998 ZX202
[Re: Mike Keenan]
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11/13/17 07:32 PM
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fish pal al
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I have a 1998 ZX195c rides great, always wonder what the c stood for.
Happy fishing, Al
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Re: 1998 ZX202
[Re: fouzman]
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11/13/17 10:36 PM
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Mike Keenan
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Mike, I had a 1997 ZX202C. One of the best boats I've ever owned. People that say it's not a good rough water boat don't know how to drive in rough water. Theres another opinion I totally trust. Thanks Fouz
R.I.P. Mike "pappy" "broken rod" Green born 07-16-62 on to better fishing 06-10-08. www.basscat.com
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Re: 1998 ZX202
[Re: Mike Keenan]
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11/13/17 10:53 PM
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Frank the Tank
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Mike, it's pretty much a consensus, it's a great all-around boat and a fantastic fishing platform. Pull the trigger, you won't be sorry. Wish I had mine back.
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Re: 1998 ZX202
[Re: Mike Keenan]
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11/14/17 12:12 AM
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fish4bass
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Opinions on this boat both good and bad?
Good fishing platform?
Storage?
Rough water ability? I have a 1999 Champion. Boat and outboard are solid. Texoma salt rusted out my steel trailer. Just got a new aluminum trailer from McClain in Houston. Ready to roll for another 17 years.
Last edited by fish4bass; 11/14/17 12:13 AM.
And I know who "Jeff" is.
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