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Re: Skeeter New
[Re: 10lberfork]
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02/13/18 12:32 PM
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Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 6,893
ChanceHuiet
TFF Celebrity
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TFF Celebrity
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Dang jersey let the 199 go.
I can backlash toilet paper.
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Re: Skeeter New
[Re: 10lberfork]
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02/13/18 12:44 PM
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Joined: Feb 2003
Posts: 55,364
SkeeterRonnie
Super Freak
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Super Freak
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I have a video driving 75 in my 21i with one hand on wheel, one on camera. very stable platform. my top speed is only 76.3 on GPS. I was hoping to hit 79 but would need more ponies. Only Skeeter I have ever had chine walk was my old Skeeter Starfire 150 with a Merc BlackMax 175 with some motorwork done to it. It would kick sideways when you let off it from top speed. had to drive it with both hands on the wheel.
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Re: Skeeter New
[Re: BriannShell]
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02/13/18 01:11 PM
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Posts: 394
markson
Angler
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Angler
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My 2016 Skeeter ZX200 starts walking a little at top end when I am almost out of gas, this is how I know it is time to fill up because my gas gauge sucks (shows half a tank one minute and then empty the next). But otherwise it is extremely stable up to top speed of 70 mph.
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Re: Skeeter New
[Re: Jersey Dan]
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02/13/18 01:34 PM
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Posts: 3,207
Lance Vick
TFF Team Angler
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TFF Team Angler
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The 2018 zx250 is a beast. Bought one a couple weeks ago. I've been in every boat. It's a bad mfer trust me Yeah jersey Dan welcome to the bug club
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Re: Skeeter New
[Re: 10lberfork]
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02/13/18 01:52 PM
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Joined: Nov 2009
Posts: 127
tsubrett
Outdoorsman
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Outdoorsman
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Coming from a Triton, my FX 21 is way more stable. This skeeter is literally the first and only boat that I have gone 74mph and taken both hands off the steering wheel to show my wife. Try that in a triton and you may not make it across the lake. Any 21ft boat that can hit low to mid 70's (with 2 people, full tanks of fuel, and dual talons), I consider fast enough to chime walk if it was going to. I have nothing bad to say about legend that's for sure. Buddy has one and its pretty sweet.
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Re: Skeeter New
[Re: Jersey Dan]
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02/13/18 02:17 PM
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Joined: Feb 2004
Posts: 28,418
Okie Poke
TFF Guru
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TFF Guru
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The 2018 zx250 is a beast. Bought one a couple weeks ago. I've been in every boat. It's a bad mfer trust me Sweeeet, jersey! Can we see a side view of the whole boat? 10lber.......if they're telling you the ZX250 chinewalks, please defriend him. He's losing his mind and before long he will set you up to take your girl.
😎 Dallas Cowboys....eventual Superbowl Champions 😎
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Re: Skeeter New
[Re: 10lberfork]
#12625291
02/13/18 02:23 PM
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Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 18,150
krawlin 47
TFF Guru
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TFF Guru
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I've had an FX20 and now have a 16 FX21.
Absolutely no chine walk...they don't go fast enough to walk which is fine with me.
Love the SHO
The ride is nothing short of fantastic...anybody complaining about a boat bouncing really doesn't know how to drive a boat.
That said - I would never by a Skeeter again - not built near as well in most aspects as my previous Bass Cat.
Whether you think you can or you can't, you are probably right.
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Re: Skeeter New
[Re: 10lberfork]
#12625322
02/13/18 02:43 PM
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Joined: Dec 2004
Posts: 4,942
joebass2
TFF Team Angler
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TFF Team Angler
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Have a 2003 Skeeer Zx200. Does it bounce? Yes, until you learn how to trim it. Does it walk? No, never. Is it a great, stable fishing platform? Don't know how it could be any better.
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Re: Skeeter New
[Re: 10lberfork]
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02/13/18 03:18 PM
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Joined: May 2008
Posts: 610
criglizard
Pro Angler
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Pro Angler
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ZX250 with a 300 Yamaha and no chine walk. Top speed is right around 80 with two guys and all gear. In my opinion, the Skeeters are more sensitive to trim adjustments. I like this because they are super easy to drive.
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Re: Skeeter New
[Re: 10lberfork]
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02/13/18 03:18 PM
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Posts: 6,959
Sinkey
Tidy Scoop
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Tidy Scoop
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The 2018 zx250 is a beast. Bought one a couple weeks ago. I've been in every boat. It's a beast. thanks this is good to know i am on the fence. 1 Skeeter zx 250 2 phoenix 721 pro 3 Legend v20 Skeeters will not chine walk on you. But I would not buy another ZX model after being in a FX. Plus I think Skeeters engineers and design department should all be fired after the '18 ZX boats. I still love Skeeters but they are always a year behind the times in design. But comparing the boats above....I'd personally go with the Phoenix 721. That boat will fly, and I think you will like the lay out a lot better. Ive been in all the Skeeter, but once I drove the Phoenix and spent some time in it, it was a no-brainer for me.
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Re: Skeeter New
[Re: 10lberfork]
#12625401
02/13/18 03:27 PM
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Joined: Feb 2004
Posts: 28,418
Okie Poke
TFF Guru
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TFF Guru
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Phoenix must really be the shiznit....never rode in one and I'm looking forward to the day that I do. That boat is gaining market share by the minute!
😎 Dallas Cowboys....eventual Superbowl Champions 😎
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Re: Skeeter New
[Re: 10lberfork]
#12625407
02/13/18 03:28 PM
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Posts: 30,319
RedRanger
burro desagradable
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burro desagradable
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We have Stinkey, Choke the Poke, and BassCatProStaffSkeeterRonnie all now posting on this thread.
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Re: Skeeter New
[Re: RedRanger]
#12625413
02/13/18 03:31 PM
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Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 6,959
Sinkey
Tidy Scoop
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Tidy Scoop
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We have Stinkey, Choke the Poke, and BassCatProStaffSkeeterRonnie all now posting on this thread. An now Red Rocket, Doggy lipstick, I mean Red Ranger! Whats up Jack???? How have you been bud?
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Re: Skeeter New
[Re: criglizard]
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02/13/18 03:31 PM
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Joined: May 2003
Posts: 16,294
Chris B
TFF Guru
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TFF Guru
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ZX250 with a 300 Yamaha and no chine walk. Top speed is right around 80 with two guys and all gear. In my opinion, the Skeeters are more sensitive to trim adjustments. I like this because they are super easy to drive. How in the heck are you getting 80 with two people and gear? My dads 08 ZX250 with 300hpdi will only get 74 with two people. I've tried everything setup wise. Best I've gotten solo was 76.
I hate photobucket.
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Re: Skeeter New
[Re: Sinkey]
#12625420
02/13/18 03:35 PM
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Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 30,319
RedRanger
burro desagradable
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burro desagradable
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We have Stinkey, Choke the Poke, and BassCatProStaffSkeeterRonnie all now posting on this thread. An now Red Rocket, Doggy lipstick, I mean Red Ranger! Whats up Jack???? How have you been bud? Good, I have been following you on FB Congrats
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