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 Re: Boat decision. Need your help!
[Re: Garett]
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02/18/20 02:47 PM
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Jarrett Latta
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The nitro rigged out with new gen 3 electronics is the better value, especially if you can get them at cost. Also the new v8 plus extended warranty still puts you cheaper than the skeeter. In a few years you'll have a very desirable boat that'll still have good value
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Re: Boat decision. Need your help!
[Re: tricky]
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02/18/20 03:21 PM
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Ranger1
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Re: Boat decision. Need your help!
[Re: Garett]
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02/18/20 04:09 PM
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OTFF
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Ephesians 4:4-6 KJV
4 There is one body, and one Spirit, even as ye are called in one hope of your calling;
5 One Lord, one faith, one baptism,
6 One God and Father of all, who is above all, and through all, and in you all.
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Re: Boat decision. Need your help!
[Re: Garett]
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02/18/20 05:04 PM
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slim 285
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I like Skeeters better than Nitro. But I too believe the Nitro would be best money spent .
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Re: Boat decision. Need your help!
[Re: Garett]
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02/18/20 07:41 PM
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reelswift
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That is a tough one . Guess it comes down to how long you plan on keeping the rig. Someone already mentioned when you reach 160 hours on the Nitro the Skeeter will be at 320 hours. I have heard some guys get nervous with engines approaching 400 hours are more. I personally think modern outboards should last well over 1000 hours.
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Re: Boat decision. Need your help!
[Re: Garett]
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02/18/20 08:30 PM
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ETxRT
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2 stroke or 4 stroke Merc?
2011 Legend Alpha 211 DCX
250 Mercury Pro XS- 25p Tempest B&B’d by Josh at Steve’s Custom props
36v Motorguide Xi5 connected to
Lowrance HDS 9 Gen 2
Humminbird Solix 10 CHIRP MSI G2, Onix 10
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Re: Boat decision. Need your help!
[Re: Garett]
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02/18/20 11:58 PM
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Gary D
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My current boat is a Ranger...and I miss my skeeter. The boat I had before the skeeter was a nitro, I don’t miss that damn thing a bit. 😜
Wishin I was fishin! NOW, right now!
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Re: Boat decision. Need your help!
[Re: Ranger1]
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02/19/20 01:48 AM
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BrockstaRama
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 Be patient because it's a coming Lol
When I am not fishing I am thinking about fishing. And mostly what I should have done differently my last trip!
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Re: Boat decision. Need your help!
[Re: reelswift]
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02/19/20 01:49 AM
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BrockstaRama
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That is a tough one . Guess it comes down to how long you plan on keeping the rig. Someone already mentioned when you reach 160 hours on the Nitro the Skeeter will be at 320 hours. I have heard some guys get nervous with engines approaching 400 hours are more. I personally think modern outboards should last well over 1000 hours. For warranty concerns right?
When I am not fishing I am thinking about fishing. And mostly what I should have done differently my last trip!
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Re: Boat decision. Need your help!
[Re: Garett]
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02/19/20 05:16 AM
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rxkid2001
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Nitro probably won't hold up as well. It'll have a wider front deck. I agree with make sure you have service that is reasonably close.
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Re: Boat decision. Need your help!
[Re: Fish2222]
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02/19/20 10:27 AM
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Joefishhunter
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Find a BassCat.... you'll be happier. What he said !!! I will never buy anything else,,
I never lie. I just never tell the whole truth lol
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Re: Boat decision. Need your help!
[Re: Garett]
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02/19/20 12:28 PM
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J.P. Greeson
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160 hours is nothing on an outboard if it was run right from day one.
The solution to any problem - work, love, money, whatever - is to go fishing, and the worse the problem, the longer the trip should be. --John Gierach ![[Linked Image]](https://texasfishingforum.com/forums/pics/userpics/2019/09/full-13-25328-gco.jpg)
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Re: Boat decision. Need your help!
[Re: Garett]
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02/19/20 12:44 PM
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RedRanger
burro desagradable
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Re: Boat decision. Need your help!
[Re: Garett]
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02/23/20 12:48 AM
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ezbassin
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Between the two brands I would go with a Skeeter any day over a Nitro.
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Re: Boat decision. Need your help!
[Re: Garett]
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02/23/20 01:02 AM
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Jobie99
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Check Nitro hull warranty. I bought a used Skeeter and transferred the hull warranty. I have more stress cracks than I can count. Skeeter told me to pound sand when I asked for it to be repaired even though I was the first registered owner. I still have it because it’s paid for, but I have to say for my first $40k boat purchase I’m disappointed. Estimate for repair was $3500.
Last edited by Jobie99; 02/23/20 01:03 AM.
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