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Skeeter Opinions
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01/31/15 09:25 PM
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jscroggins
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About to purchase a 2014 Skeeter TZX 190 with 150 SHO......Wanting to know opinions on these boats and any other information you may have.
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Re: Skeeter Opinions
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#10583865
01/31/15 09:31 PM
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cephusjoe
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I have the zx 190 with a 150 2 stroke. I love my boat in all aspects. Good ride, quick hole shot. I don't think that tzx comes with rod holders, I would have those installed.
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#10583867
01/31/15 09:33 PM
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KB1953
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You can get a Skeeter manuel from any dealer which will have all the options in the back of the book.
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Re: Skeeter Opinions
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#10583884
01/31/15 09:44 PM
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Brent S
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Have a 2014 zx200 with 200hp Sho. Great boat, no complaints.
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Re: Skeeter Opinions
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#10583944
01/31/15 10:26 PM
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Donald Harper
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It also is on a single axle trailer. You have to step up to the ZX series to get the dual. It is also a little shorter than the ZX.
As for options. You can put most any thing you would want on it; if the dealer is willing. Start with the depth finder and get the best that you can afford.
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Re: Skeeter Opinions
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#10583947
01/31/15 10:26 PM
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A-Rod706
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My 2006 SX190 with a VMAX 150 2 stroke still fires up no problem, gets on plane quick, good gas mileage and is stable when fishing. Handles big water lakes, but I wouldn't get stupid. Not sure about the 150 Sho, but I'm sure the gas consumption is a lot better than the big motors. It would be a good entry level boat with plenty of storage and room for accessories later.
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Re: Skeeter Opinions
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#10583994
01/31/15 10:55 PM
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Fish hunter 59
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If it has Skeeter on it you can't go wrong no matter which boat you get!! JMO
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Re: Skeeter Opinions
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#10584046
01/31/15 11:17 PM
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Kay Dyson
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They handle like a lil sports car, very responsive.. I had a 2000 ZX190 with a 150 hpdi.. Only regret I didn't max out the hp, should have got the 175 on it... It ran low 60's........ 
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Re: Skeeter Opinions
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#10584063
01/31/15 11:23 PM
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ddmm
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my son has a 2013 TZX190 with a 150. Boat is great. Fully loaded with gear he'll run around 55 mph. Great hole shot, but the bigger 200's and 250's go on by. He and I fish several local tourny's out of it, the back deck is plenty big enough to fish off. Check the livewell, if it has a divider in it, have them pull that out. We caught a 9.5 out at fork and it wouldn't fit in there with the divider, we have since pulled it out. I know the bigger 21 ft'ers can handle the big water a little better, but this boat is like a small sprint care. Makes getting around the the thick sticks much easier. He got a minn kota 90 lb thrust trolling motor that moves the boat well in high winds. His in on a tandem axle trailer and pulls very well behind his F150, doesn't change his gas mileage much at all.
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Re: Skeeter Opinions
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#10584092
01/31/15 11:36 PM
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jscroggins
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They actually have the 190 that comes on a tandem, but the one I am purchasing is a single axle. I will not be traveling long distances with mine. I sure hope it has rod holders on it! Does anyone else know if the 2014 does not have rod holders? It has 2 HB 728's on it but I had them add a 999 with RAM Mount. Thanks for the info and I will take all I can get. I pick it up next Sat in Ark.
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Re: Skeeter Opinions
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#10584121
01/31/15 11:47 PM
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Rickmb
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They actually have the 190 that comes on a tandem, but the one I am purchasing is a single axle. I will not be traveling long distances with mine. I sure hope it has rod holders on it! Does anyone else know if the 2014 does not have rod holders? It has 2 HB 728's on it but I had them add a 999 with RAM Mount. Thanks for the info and I will take all I can get. I pick it up next Sat in Ark. It has rod holders. You can expect mid-uppers 50s with the 150. It is a great handling boat. It uses the same hull as the ZX190. With a 23 pitch prop you can expect a great hole shot. I have a single axle trailer with my ZX. So far I have not had any issues in the 2 1/2 years I have had it.
2018 Skeeter ZX250 2018 Yamaha 250 SHO
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Re: Skeeter Opinions
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#10584134
01/31/15 11:53 PM
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Kay Dyson
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I don't know what pitch skeeter runs on that SHO, but my HPDI ran a 25M and it'd scoot like I said low 60-63 gps depending on load and water temp..jm2c's
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Re: Skeeter Opinions
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#10584139
01/31/15 11:56 PM
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Monte Coon
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Coon's Bar & Grill
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I love my Skeeter built like a tank!!!
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Re: Skeeter Opinions
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#10584292
02/01/15 12:47 AM
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jscroggins
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I have heard that the compartment lights are prewired. Is this true or is there lights in the compartments?
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Re: Skeeter Opinions
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#10584297
02/01/15 12:49 AM
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PEDRO H.
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Just do it and never look back! I love mine!
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