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 Re: FX vs. I-Class?
[Re: Blue Blazer 2400]
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01/11/13 07:14 PM
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Mark Perry
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I personally thought my 2008 20i was the best riding boat I have owned to date. About the only negative I could think of was the cooler not keeping ice well but that is something that was addressed by Skeeter recently. The rest of the boat was nothing but great. I think with the iClass you get the best of both worlds. Incredible fishability along with great performance. The ride is very nice too.
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Re: FX vs. I-Class?
[Re: Blue Blazer 2400]
#8442005
01/11/13 07:38 PM
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ZeroHour
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I hae an 08 I and agree it is the best running skeeter I have ever been in. That stated I have a ton of money and time into my setup.
I HATE the console setup in the FX and it is the ONLY reason I am not running one. I could have upgraded persay 2 years ago and have been offered 2 deals to run one. I just cant justify it I dont fish enough right now to buy a new one anyway.
The I class can run if you put the time and money into it. That stated that same time and money in an FX or the new ZX will make ya faster.
I fished the last champs on Falcon alone and hit 77.6 with a bent prop shaft. Before having the wheel custom done and the hydraulic plate and a ton of weight balance trials it was a 70-72 boat. One thing I will say is this thing is EXTREMELY weight and balance sensitive to get it to where you want it. Im talking MINIMAL things really seem to effect this boat.
I will also say that this is the 3rd I class I have had and the first 2 were no where near this fast. I think I have a lucky layup and a good motor this time. The first 2 I could never make run over 74.
If you are ever out this way ill gladly let ya run mine. And anyone asking or calling me a liar A. I dont care and B. I run the black and yellow I class from champs south..I passed a few of ya and 4 of you asked if I had a phase kit.
Chris Dombkowski
San Antonio TX
Team Daiwa
RMR Industries (Makers of BTS and KVD Line and Lure)
Rudy Project Eyewear
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Re: FX vs. I-Class?
[Re: Blue Blazer 2400]
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01/11/13 08:12 PM
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silverZX225
Pro Angler
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After runnning 'Bugs' with a Yammy for 19+ years...
ALL R GOOD, not a bad ride in the brand
My 09 ZX225 is the best
DRIVE IT LIKE YA STOLE IT !!!!!!!!!!
"Fishhead for Life" ![[Linked Image]](http://i1203.photobucket.com/albums/bb394/JBellZX202/a0375ef3-b7ac-4e45-8e09-af9c7b181331_zps0d2e6b01.jpg)
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Re: FX vs. I-Class?
[Re: ZeroHour]
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01/11/13 08:30 PM
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ddantidwell
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I hae an 08 I and agree it is the best running skeeter I have ever been in. That stated I have a ton of money and time into my setup.
I HATE the console setup in the FX and it is the ONLY reason I am not running one. I could have upgraded persay 2 years ago and have been offered 2 deals to run one. I just cant justify it I dont fish enough right now to buy a new one anyway.
The I class can run if you put the time and money into it. That stated that same time and money in an FX or the new ZX will make ya faster.
I fished the last champs on Falcon alone and hit 77.6 with a bent prop shaft. Before having the wheel custom done and the hydraulic plate and a ton of weight balance trials it was a 70-72 boat. One thing I will say is this thing is EXTREMELY weight and balance sensitive to get it to where you want it. Im talking MINIMAL things really seem to effect this boat.
I will also say that this is the 3rd I class I have had and the first 2 were no where near this fast. I think I have a lucky layup and a good motor this time. The first 2 I could never make run over 74.
If you are ever out this way ill gladly let ya run mine. And anyone asking or calling me a liar A. I dont care and B. I run the black and yellow I class from champs south..I passed a few of ya and 4 of you asked if I had a phase kit. Im not calling you a liar, BUT if you can run 77.6 with a bent prop shaft then you should be able to run faster now. Im sure there are alot of people that would love to see a video of you running at least that fast. And if you can then we would like to know what wheel you are turning and who done the work on it.
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Re: FX vs. I-Class?
[Re: Blue Blazer 2400]
#8442513
01/11/13 09:39 PM
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ZeroHour
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I have a hydromotive quad IV worked to about a 26 maybe a pinch over with custom venting. I dont run 9000 tons of gear either. I am down to about 13 plano boxes and maybe 12 rods. I have no reason to lie its just a damn boat and I dont much care anymore how fast it is. It mattered to me when I was fishing the opens and stuff when I lived in colorado since the altitude killed me.
Ill see what I can do next time I get out I dont mind sharing the set up info like I said this one is a freak compared to the others I have. I miswrote that bent prop shaft deal that was PRIOR to bending my shaft at that tournament. I was writing on a phone and lost some text I see.
If I can get a vid next time im out I will but my close lakes are dunlap and the such and I aint running fast on that little body of water.
And go ahead and run the numbers if ya like slip is around 10-12%
Last edited by ZeroHour; 01/11/13 09:43 PM.
Chris Dombkowski
San Antonio TX
Team Daiwa
RMR Industries (Makers of BTS and KVD Line and Lure)
Rudy Project Eyewear
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Re: FX vs. I-Class?
[Re: Blue Blazer 2400]
#8442534
01/11/13 09:46 PM
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ZeroHour
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oh and Dons Prop shop in clayton ny did this not sure if they still exist or not. The prop was bought in an emergency and was mostly done when I got it. He worked the venting a bit for me as its kind an odd job. I dont know how to post pics on here or id snap some of the wheel
Chris Dombkowski
San Antonio TX
Team Daiwa
RMR Industries (Makers of BTS and KVD Line and Lure)
Rudy Project Eyewear
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Re: FX vs. I-Class?
[Re: Blue Blazer 2400]
#8442548
01/11/13 09:50 PM
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ddantidwell
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Thats moving for an iclass. I have heard lots of good things about the hydomotive. It would be awesome to see the video.
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Re: FX vs. I-Class?
[Re: Blue Blazer 2400]
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01/11/13 10:46 PM
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coyotebass
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I own a ZX and it is very smooth. also pulls down the road and hardly know its there
"GO HARD OR GO HOME"
Setting hooks for Christ
I can do everything through Him who gives me strength.- Phil 4:13
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Re: FX vs. I-Class?
[Re: Blue Blazer 2400]
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01/11/13 11:59 PM
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Easy Fisherman
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I have had both and to me the i-class is the better all around boat by a lot- speed is not an issue except to a few for whatever reason, but fish ability and rough water ride is to most- it is a lot better in the i- class- the fx is a modified zx 250 where as the i boat is a breed of it's own
Last edited by Easy Fisherman; 01/12/13 12:00 AM.
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Re: FX vs. I-Class?
[Re: Blue Blazer 2400]
#8448042
01/13/13 03:35 PM
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Fast Lane
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77 mph I class...yea right
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Re: FX vs. I-Class?
[Re: Fast Lane]
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01/14/13 03:08 AM
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James Henderson
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I have had my 21 I up to 92... But i'm running a 300hp. I had trouble catching air with the prop on heavy load in the boat so I hanged props to compensate. Now 77-78 is top speed.
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Re: FX vs. I-Class?
[Re: James Henderson]
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01/14/13 06:31 AM
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Fast Lane
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I have had my 21 I up to 92... But i'm running a 300hp. I had trouble catching air with the prop on heavy load in the boat so I hanged props to compensate. Now 77-78 is top speed. . 92 mph? Come on now... Who are are you fooling? It would take two 300's to run 92 in an I class..
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Re: FX vs. I-Class?
[Re: Fast Lane]
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01/14/13 06:59 AM
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James Henderson
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No reason for me to fool anybody. Sorry you doubt me.
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Re: FX vs. I-Class?
[Re: James Henderson]
#8451872
01/14/13 03:18 PM
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ddantidwell
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LOL!!! that is some funny stuff right there. you better watch out cause at 92 that will be a hefty ticket going down the highway. sir you are totally mislead!!!! and you will struggle to get to 77-78 loaded with that set-up. the 300 is not any faster than the 250. i ran right by one at 78.
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Re: FX vs. I-Class?
[Re: Blue Blazer 2400]
#8451969
01/14/13 03:39 PM
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Blue Blazer 2400
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Too much nagging going here. Get back to my original topic. Stop calling people liars about their speed, all I'm wanting to know is the differences in the two for fishing purposes.
If all I cared about was speed I wouldn't get a bass boat.
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