Steve Crawford Posted January 28, 2021 Posted January 28, 2021 I'm thinking of purchasing a newer bass boat. I found a 2012 Skeeter ZX200 that looks great. My question is that it appears to me that Skeeter boats don't seem to hold their value as well as some of the others? Any thought's on this? Quote
Super User GaryH Posted January 28, 2021 Super User Posted January 28, 2021 I’m a little prejudiced, I love my Skeeters. There great boats and as far as resale I have always got good resale $. Then again I take excellent care of mine. I’ve put a lot of hours on mine in Fl.and have never had any issues. Have a certified mechanic look the boat over and good luck with your purchase. Quote
Captain Phil Posted January 28, 2021 Posted January 28, 2021 Skeeters are well built boats that last. They don't have the flash of an expensive boat, they just work. All the best local tournament fisherman I know run Skeeters unless they are sponsored by another boat brand. I beat the crap out of my 2000 Skeeter fishing tournaments for nearly ten years. I sold it to a young guy that is still fishing tournaments with it. That said, there are differences among used boats. If you buy one that has been well maintained and cared for, you will be pleased with your purchase. If you buy one what has been abused, you will be unhappy. The only thing I don't like about Skeeters is their factory trailers. They are made for Skeeters exclusively and have no adjustment. They are made of steel and prone to rust. A Skeeter rigged by the factory should have a Yamaha outboard. Make sure you can get local service. Yamahas are very reliable, but Murphy's Law is always part of owning a boat. Quote
Super User J Francho Posted January 28, 2021 Super User Posted January 28, 2021 Skeeter is owned by Yamaha Outboards, so any boats from the past 25 years should have a Yammy on it. They're good boats. I'd make sure there was a reliable Yamaha mechanic and possibly a factory service center located close by. I don't hear too many complaints from Skeeter owners. The ZX is their entry/mid level bass boat, not their pro level. Quote
Steve Crawford Posted January 28, 2021 Author Posted January 28, 2021 Thanks for the reply fella's. I'm drawn to the Skeeter but never owned one. I like the fact that it has a Yamaha 4 stroke, they are great motors. I'll give it some thought any may just pull the trigger. Thanks again Quote
Super User J Francho Posted January 28, 2021 Super User Posted January 28, 2021 Get a compression test and independent inspection, then get a nice long on the water test drive. Quote
BassResource.com Administrator Glenn Posted January 28, 2021 BassResource.com Administrator Posted January 28, 2021 Might want to watch this video... 1 Quote
Junk Fisherman Posted January 28, 2021 Posted January 28, 2021 Seems to me that Skeeters and Tritons are in the middle tier of bassboats. Above the Nitros but a step below the Basscat/Phoenix/Ranger group. Who did I just anger with that statement? lol 2 Quote
Super User slonezp Posted January 29, 2021 Super User Posted January 29, 2021 Unless you're planning on dumping it in a year or two, why are you concerned about it holding it's value? A boat is not an investment. The boat is already 9 years old. All the big depreciation has already happened. If you believe the price is fair and it is mechanically sound and you like the layout, don't worry about reselling it and just enjoy it. 4 1 Quote
Michigander Posted January 29, 2021 Posted January 29, 2021 4 hours ago, Junk Fisherman said: Seems to me that Skeeters and Tritons are in the middle tier of bassboats. Above the Nitros but a step below the Basscat/Phoenix/Ranger group. Who did I just anger with that statement? lol Not me, but I have sat in a lot of Rangers and they are not built for us larger framed fellows, I'll say that. My Triton is very comfortable. #TritonIsSolidlyDecent Quote
Shimano_1 Posted January 29, 2021 Posted January 29, 2021 Several of these opinions kinda got me scratching my head. Around here they hold their value and seem to be as if not more sought after than rangers. Ive always thought of them as top tier for sure. Ive got a few buddies with em and they all love them. Im not crazy about the looks up until the last 5 years or so but id have no problems owning one and certainly wouldn't consider it lower quality than any other boat made Quote
Super User jbsoonerfan Posted January 29, 2021 Super User Posted January 29, 2021 6 hours ago, Junk Fisherman said: Seems to me that Skeeters and Tritons are in the middle tier of bassboats. Above the Nitros but a step below the Basscat/Phoenix/Ranger group. Who did I just anger with that statement? lol I own a Triton and it didn't anger me. I like my boat a lot. If it said Tuffy on the side I might be embarrassed though. LOL Quote
Junk Fisherman Posted January 29, 2021 Posted January 29, 2021 9 hours ago, jbsoonerfan said: I own a Triton and it didn't anger me. I like my boat a lot. If it said Tuffy on the side I might be embarrassed though. LOL I've never liked the name either. Quote
Super User J Francho Posted January 29, 2021 Super User Posted January 29, 2021 They're tight boats, though. Quote
Logan S Posted January 29, 2021 Posted January 29, 2021 All bass boats brands are pretty good these days and I'd consider a 2012 boat to be apart of 'these days' . One standout area with Skeeter's is the on-plane handling. It handles like it's on rails at moderate speeds which great for winding waters like creeks or channels. At top speeds it's arrow-straight with no chine walk all the way up to 70+mph. You could (not that you would or should) take your hands off the wheel at top speed and the boat would keep tracking exactly where you pointed it...You don't have to 'drive' it, it drives itself. A drawback on Skeeter's is porpoising at slow on-plane speeds. It can be difficult to run under 30mph on-plane without porpoising. With practice you can get it down and ride smooth, but I can see where it might be an issue to some. I've been very happy with my Skeeter and love the SHO. 1 Quote
Steve Crawford Posted January 30, 2021 Author Posted January 30, 2021 On 1/28/2021 at 7:38 PM, slonezp said: Unless you're planning on dumping it in a year or two, why are you concerned about it holding it's value? A boat is not an investment. The boat is already 9 years old. All the big depreciation has already happened. If you believe the price is fair and it is mechanically sound and you like the layout, don't worry about reselling it and just enjoy it. I'm not concerned about it holding its value, it appears to me that the used skeeters are cheaper than some other brands and was wondering why. Quote
Deephaven Posted January 30, 2021 Posted January 30, 2021 Go compare one with another identically sized boat from a manufacturer that holds the value higher and it will be obvious to you. That being said, if those features don't bother you then you are getting more boat for your money. Everything in a boat is a compromise unless you really spend a crap ton. The key is always picking the compromises that bother you the least. Plenty of Skeeter's I'd be down with owning...but I could say that about a lot of boats. Quote
Captain Phil Posted January 30, 2021 Posted January 30, 2021 I have most likely owned more boats than the majority of forum members. Many of them I bought used. There are many things that go into building a quality boat that you can not see at first glance. For example, a boat built to last in salt water has much better wiring and hardware than a boat made for fresh water use. I have seen boats that looked good on the outside that were constructed poorly underneath. Skeeter boats have quality where it counts. The hull is as tough as it gets. The grey carpet in my ten year old Skeeter was not torn or worn. In ten years, my 150 Yamaha still ran great. The engine height in a Skeeter bass boat is fixed at the factory. If a Skeeter porpoises, it's either loaded wrong or the motor is incorrectly trimmed. The question each bass boat buyer should ask is, What is most important to you? If you want people at the ramp to think you have the fastest boat on the lake, buy an Allison or a Bullet with a motor so large it barely floats. If you want people to think you are a pro angler, buy an expensive boat with two of every electronic gadget you can find, wrap it with a photo of you holding two ten pounders and your name emblazoned on the side. If you want a rugged boat that will get you there and back, last for a long time and won't throw you around in rough weather, you can't do better than a Skeeter. 3 Quote
Steve Crawford Posted February 28, 2021 Author Posted February 28, 2021 Thanks for the opinions. I bought the Skeeter and fished in at the Stick Marsh yesterday, love the boat. The only issue I had was the boat wanting to porpoise at slow on-plane speeds. I need to take some time and figure out how to get it planed out properly but the Stick Marsh isn't the place to do that. Thanks 1 Quote
Super User GaryH Posted February 28, 2021 Super User Posted February 28, 2021 4 hours ago, Steve Crawford said: Thanks for the opinions. I bought the Skeeter and fished in at the Stick Marsh yesterday, love the boat. The only issue I had was the boat wanting to porpoise at slow on-plane speeds. I need to take some time and figure out how to get it planed out properly but the Stick Marsh isn't the place to do that. Thanks Glad to hear...??? Quote
Super User slonezp Posted February 28, 2021 Super User Posted February 28, 2021 Does it have a jackplate? Could be the motor height. Quote
E-rude dude Posted March 1, 2021 Posted March 1, 2021 A boat is never an investment. Its value is only worth what the next sucker will pay you for it. We are all suckers when it comes to boat prices, face it. Quote
Super User WRB Posted March 2, 2021 Super User Posted March 2, 2021 Check the rod locker length holds your longer rods. Skeeter is a good boat. Tom Quote
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