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 Skeeter, Nitro
#5778870
01/30/11 01:17 PM
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Joined: Feb 2003
Posts: 2,940
Jigfish
OP
Extreme Angler
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OP
Extreme Angler
Joined: Feb 2003
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I had a post about buying a boat from a guide or pro and got good feed back and I appreciate that. In one of my post somewhere I mentioned a Nitro.
Now I know your going to say I'm crazy or rip me and I understand so bare with me for a second. The reason I am looking at a Nitro is because I have been in one and fished out of one. When I fish I need a butt seat and with the Nitro there was plenty of room to get around the butt seat to my rods go go the the back. The front deck is padded and I need that for my back. That extra padding does help me. When I had my Legend and used my butt seat and it sat to close to the trolling motor foot control and I didn't feel comtrotable getting around it.
Now for the ripping part. I have never been in a Skeeter which means I have never fished out of one. I have no idea how it rides or fishes. The reason I am thinking Nitro is the padded deck and butt seat room. So if someone can tell me how a skeeter rides and fishes I would be apprecated it. I do love the layout of the skeeter console. But is the front deck just as wide as the Nitro. Speed is not a big thing for me. Front deck room and getting around the butt seat with plenty of room and the ride is the most imporant thing to me. I apoligize(?) to you skeeter owner for not looking there to. But I will need a dual console boat. I need my wife and daughter to be out of the wind when riding with me.
Thanks,
The weak call it obsession, the strong call it dedication!
Jigfish
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Re: Skeeter, Nitro
[Re: Jigfish]
#5778878
01/30/11 01:23 PM
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Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 30,929
RedRanger
burro desagradable
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burro desagradable
Joined: Aug 2003
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Skeeter Boats have lots of stress cracks issues
Now the trailers are having issues as well.
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Re: Skeeter, Nitro
[Re: Jigfish]
#5778884
01/30/11 01:25 PM
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Joined: Mar 2010
Posts: 447
Jhaskins88
Angler
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I have Skeeter rides great fishes great but nitros are without a dought the widest boats on the market
James Haskins
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Re: Skeeter, Nitro
[Re: Jhaskins88]
#5778960
01/30/11 02:12 PM
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Joined: Jun 2009
Posts: 4,313
mudd
TFF Team Angler
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I'm gonna get ripped but IMO skeeters ride worse then any boat out there. Been in them all. Even new ones kill my back in rough water.
But honestly u need to ride or fish out of them all before YOU make ur descion and not what all of us think on here. Cause to me bullet, blazer, or triton is what I would own.
93 Ranger 482vs
95 Bullet 20cc
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Re: Skeeter, Nitro
[Re: mudd]
#5778970
01/30/11 02:18 PM
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Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 472
R.J. Reid
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Nitros are wider but my skeeter has a dual console and i still have more than enough room.
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Re: Skeeter, Nitro
[Re: R.J. Reid]
#5778983
01/30/11 02:24 PM
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Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 355
Matt Garner
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I think you should stay with legend and talk to the factory and have them add some padding for you. Stay with the best and as for the ride the seats in a Legend are hands down the most comfortable. The best built boat on the water
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Re: Skeeter, Nitro
[Re: Matt Garner]
#5779007
01/30/11 02:34 PM
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Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 1,358
Clint A
Extreme Angler
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Extreme Angler
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Ive had both......will never look back after I got a skeeter
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Re: Skeeter, Nitro
[Re: Jigfish]
#5779023
01/30/11 02:40 PM
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Joined: Oct 2004
Posts: 38,822
KingwoodCat
TFF Guru
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I had a post about buying a boat from a guide or pro and got good feed back and I appreciate that. In one of my post somewhere I mentioned a Nitro.
Now I know your going to say I'm crazy or rip me and I understand so bare with me for a second. The reason I am looking at a Nitro is because I have been in one and fished out of one. When I fish I need a butt seat and with the Nitro there was plenty of room to get around the butt seat to my rods go go the the back. The front deck is padded and I need that for my back. That extra padding does help me. When I had my Legend and used my butt seat and it sat to close to the trolling motor foot control and I didn't feel comtrotable getting around it.
Now for the ripping part. I have never been in a Skeeter which means I have never fished out of one. I have no idea how it rides or fishes. The reason I am thinking Nitro is the padded deck and butt seat room. So if someone can tell me how a skeeter rides and fishes I would be apprecated it. I do love the layout of the skeeter console. But is the front deck just as wide as the Nitro. Speed is not a big thing for me. Front deck room and getting around the butt seat with plenty of room and the ride is the most imporant thing to me. I apoligize(?) to you skeeter owner for not looking there to. But I will need a dual console boat. I need my wife and daughter to be out of the wind when riding with me. Partner, the day you buy a boat because of what everybody else says is the day you are going to be in for one of the biggest disappointments of your life. Buy what you want so that you can only blame yourself if it turns out to be less than you thought. I've owned 2 Skeeters, 2 Rangers, and now a BassCat, and I would not say anything negative about any of those three brands. I've rode in a bunch of different brands, including Champion, Charger, Cajun, Blazer, Nitro, Bass Tracker, and a whole host of others. I have my favorites, but I would never buy a boat based on what someone else says. What they like about a particular brand just may not be what I like.
"Any man who thinks he can be happy and prosperous by letting the government take care of him had better take a look at the American Indian".
Henry Ford
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Re: Skeeter, Nitro
[Re: KingwoodCat]
#5779037
01/30/11 02:45 PM
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Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 590
Bullfrog2
Pro Angler
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The I-class has padded front decks. I don't know about the ZX models. get what YOU want tho. They all make good boats. I bet nobody will help pay for it anyway so who gives a hoot what they say! Good luck!
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Re: Skeeter, Nitro
[Re: Bullfrog2]
#5779281
01/30/11 04:09 PM
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Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 33
BillyBassZ520
Outdoorsman
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I run ranger and they have padded front decks lots of room up front and the ride is great. If you are looking at only skeeter or nitro go with the skeeter. They have better resale better trim and finish than nitro. The skeeter I class or fx is an awesome boat they have alot of features that nitro does not such as automatic locks and front deck pad. Go to the dealer and spend some time in both boats I think you will see the finish is better in the skeeter. Don't forget to look at the trailers. Skeeter has a nice quality trailer.
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Re: Skeeter, Nitro
[Re: Bullfrog2]
#5779284
01/30/11 04:10 PM
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Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 6,494
Phoenix 920 Pro xp
TFF Celebrity
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if you have a legend ur crazy for getting rid of it, if ur coming out of a legend ur not going to be happy with a skeeter or nitro
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Re: Skeeter, Nitro
[Re: Phoenix 920 Pro xp]
#5779328
01/30/11 04:23 PM
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Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 9,508
Lil' Louie
TFF Celebrity
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you can get padded front decks in just about anything more than likely. If you like Nitro's, go with a nitro. Youll be saving a lot of money anyways just in price. My skeeter is 10 yrs old...no stress cracks or trailer issues... My skeeter fishes great also... but get what YOU want!
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Re: Skeeter, Nitro
[Re: Phoenix 920 Pro xp]
#5779422
01/30/11 04:53 PM
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Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 5,387
KingOutdoorsCo
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if you have a legend ur crazy for getting rid of it, if ur coming out of a legend ur not going to be happy with a skeeter or nitro Why? He didn't particularly care for the Legend layout so why wouldn't he be happy in something else? Legend is a great boat but they aren't for everyone. I've ran brands with similar hull and layout configurations and I don't like them. I hate narrow nosed boats and it sounds like the OP is the same way. I like the layout and room of a Nitro. Just wish the quality was on par with some other brands.
Brant King
King Outdoors
903-975-4909
brant@kingoutdoors.co
wwww.kingoutdoors.co
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Re: Skeeter, Nitro
[Re: KingOutdoorsCo]
#5779476
01/30/11 05:09 PM
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Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 6,494
Phoenix 920 Pro xp
TFF Celebrity
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becasue legends ride and quality r the best in the industry and nitro and skeeter r not even close.
and i have a skeeter.
skeeter is a good boat and i would pick it over the nitro
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Re: Skeeter, Nitro
[Re: Phoenix 920 Pro xp]
#5779542
01/30/11 05:30 PM
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Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 1,314
Easy Fisherman
Extreme Angler
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I know that no boat can ride worse in rough water than a Ranger z520-if he Skeeter is worse I would just jump over board
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